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Ina's Cookbook!

nana59 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:08:22 GMT

Haven't bought a cookbook in years, but her book sounds amazing! Anyone buying?!

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millieshops — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:14:39 GMT

I'm tempted, but I shouldn't because my doctor just told me I might well avoid surgery if I lose weight the right way over the next 6 or 7 months. I'm thinking lots of the things I'd most like to make are just what I shouldn't eat.

I've had meals from her past books. Good food!

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SunValley — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:14:47 GMT

I am very tempted...

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tansy — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:18:58 GMT

I like Ina and many of her recipes, but I've found that many of these repeat from one book to another book and I've been able to find many of the recipes online. With cookbooks I get them at the library and then buy it if I really like it.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:35:18 GMT

also tempted......for myself and my mom. she collects inas cookbooks.

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lucieinthesky — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:35:28 GMT

Many of her recipes can be found on the The Food Network. I love to watch her shows and have printed off a LOT of her recipes.

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CowGirlInTheSand — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:39:01 GMT

i admit the cookbook is tempting too especially the part in the back of the book with the favorite brands, however, I just can not forget her past failure with the Make-A-Wish Child's request she declined twice. She did later try to make up for it, but it seemed that only occurred after it went very public. Later it was stated that she was supposedly unaware of the request and that her team was responsible for turning the child down, however it is hard to imagine anyone declining a request like that. I’m glad the child was able to move on and the mother’s blog indicated only goodwill to Ina, but it still made me sad and unwilling to buy anymore of Ina’s items.

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bri20 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:49:42 GMT

I love anything Ina makes.

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BabyNay — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:00:08 GMT

I like Ina fine, but David was just a wee bit over the top about her and to her!!! It was almost sickening. I mean, I like David too, but he was almost embarrassing! I have never seen him interact that way with anyone else that's been a "celeb" guest. He needs to bring it down a couple of notches!

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Jaspersmom — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:05:45 GMT

@CowGirlInTheSand wrote:
i admit the cookbook is tempting too especially the part in the back of the book with the favorite brands, however, I just can not forget her past failure with the Make-A-Wish Child's request she declined twice. She did later try to make up for it, but it seemed that only occurred after it went very public. Later it was stated that she was supposedly unaware of the request and that her team was responsible for turning the child down, however it is hard to imagine anyone declining a request like that. I’m glad the child was able to move on and the mother’s blog indicated only goodwill to Ina, but it still made me sad and unwilling to buy anymore of Ina’s items.

Ina is my all-time favorite cooking personality. I remember when this happened and the criticism she received. For a long time, she has remained quite private and turned down ALL requests regardless of the organization. Even after she finally agreed to a cooking show on FN did she stay out of the spotlight. It is only recently she has done more public appearances. Not sure if she is less private about her personal life or she wants to promote herself in a different way. It has always been my dream to drive out to East Hampton one day and casually bump into her and then be invited to dinner at her house. LOL! A friend of mine actually lives quite near her and we always joke that we're going to drive back and forth in front her home. Nah, we're not really going to do that, but boy, it would be something else if I could just have one little peak inside that house AND eat her signature roast chicken. YUM!

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GATORGIRL — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:07:58 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
I'm tempted, but I shouldn't because my doctor just told me I might well avoid surgery if I lose weight the right way over the next 6 or 7 months. I'm thinking lots of the things I'd most like to make are just what I shouldn't eat.

I've had meals from her past books. Good food!

@millieshops

Take good care of yourself! Wishing you the best.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:09:19 GMT

I ordered the one she sold last year and enjoyed reading it and did make a few of the recipes. I bought the new one today because of all the great recipes in it, and David was too gushy with Ina.

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itsmetoo — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:12:22 GMT

@CowGirlInTheSand wrote:
i admit the cookbook is tempting too especially the part in the back of the book with the favorite brands, however, I just can not forget her past failure with the Make-A-Wish Child's request she declined twice. She did later try to make up for it, but it seemed that only occurred after it went very public. Later it was stated that she was supposedly unaware of the request and that her team was responsible for turning the child down, however it is hard to imagine anyone declining a request like that. I’m glad the child was able to move on and the mother’s blog indicated only goodwill to Ina, but it still made me sad and unwilling to buy anymore of Ina’s items.

I so agree with you and can't get past that either. I would never buy a thing of hers because of that.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:19:57 GMT

I'm so tempted. I'll wait a little while and see if I still want the cookbook. I have so many, but this will be hard for me to resist!

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Ifeelwicked — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:33:32 GMT

I bit, for sure❤️ One, she had me at the title. I, too, have a Jeffrey connection, my son. And two, any time I have a chance to score a good recommendation from Ina for store-bought marinara sauce sign me up! (I wear bangs so the word SUCKER across my forehead isn't totally visible unless the winds kick up!) I actually love Ina's cookbooks and find them visually stunning. Can't wait for this new one.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:38:54 GMT

I wonder how many times the TRUTH about the alleged MAW thing has to be told before some can people believe it. It's just frustrating, that's all.

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Ifeelwicked — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:41:16 GMT

I noticed the "love fest" today, as well, but honestly I felt it was mutual. I get the feeling there is a true friendship there. I look at it as a win-win for all of us since she'll be back next month!

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Pqfan — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:45:45 GMT

@bri20 wrote:
I love anything Ina makes.

I do too!
She is the one cook/chef that I would taste anything she asked.
Example: I detest liver but if she made it I would try it.
Wait a minute... On second thought I can't.

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KYToby — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:57:13 GMT

@CowGirlInTheSand wrote:
i admit the cookbook is tempting too especially the part in the back of the book with the favorite brands, however, I just can not forget her past failure with the Make-A-Wish Child's request she declined twice. She did later try to make up for it, but it seemed that only occurred after it went very public. Later it was stated that she was supposedly unaware of the request and that her team was responsible for turning the child down, however it is hard to imagine anyone declining a request like that. I’m glad the child was able to move on and the mother’s blog indicated only goodwill to Ina, but it still made me sad and unwilling to buy anymore of Ina’s items.

The fact is you do not know the whole story. She says she did not know and that her staff did not pass the request along. Do you have any proof to the contrary or are you simply condemning someone based on gossip, rumor, and innuendo?

Unless you have actual proof, you are unfairly condemning someone without knowing all the facts.

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jaxs mom — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:45:42 GMT

I'm on the fence. I didn't watch the presentation but I've known about the book coming out for at least 6 months now. I own all her other cookbooks. Some of it does get repetitive though, she likes to do variations of the same recipe in different cookbooks.