Ina Garten news
The gist
Ina Garten's new video podcast "Happy Hour with Ina" premiered on September 16 with Kate McKinnon.
It moves her brand from cookbooks and Food Network into weekly video.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026Garten's new video podcast "Happy Hour with Ina," in partnership with Vox Media, premiered across Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube; the first episode featured an intimate dinner party setup and conversation with comedian Kate McKinnon.
- Sep 17, 2026Her favorite fall appetizer for dinner parties — Whipped Ricotta with Fig Jam & Grilled Bread, a seven-ingredient snack that takes less than 20 minutes to prep — was highlighted, along with a Caipiroska from her new cookbook "Simply Ina."
- Sep 18, 2026A rare peek of Garten's New York City apartment was shared, with items spotted starting at just $9; her podcast was also listed among trending items alongside Miley Cyrus and Carly Rae Jepsen's new albums and sprinkle embroidery.