Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir

Loved this book about Inas life. So interesting how she seized opportunities her way.

An honest read that shares heartfelt stories from IG's life and career, with a behind-the-scenes look at how she built her culinary empire. The book doesn't shy away from the more difficult parts of her journey, including a complicated childhood and strained parental relationships. Loved the shared recipes and photos. A must-read for fans and foodies alike.

Favorite quotes:
"Sometimes it's important to control things, but sometimes the opposite is true--you have to be open and let the universe reveal itself."

"Successful entertaining didn't have to be about proving I could master a four-page recipe that had ingredients that were recipes in themselves. A party was about connecting with your friends and having a good time. A simple dinner with delicious food was the best way to have a good party."
--Ina Garten

For the Ina Garten lovers.

I enjoy this chef and her culinary cuisine. The memoir apparently reads like a love letter to kitchen dreams and life’s unexpected flavors. It balances storytelling with themes of intuition, self-determination, and the importance of doing what you love—delivered in Garten’s warm, witty, and relatable voice.

Loved this! I knew who she was but didn't know her full story. I listened to it and her telling her own story really helped me understand her better and appreciate her journey! I really need to get some of her cookbooks now!!