Joan Hamburg interviews Ina Garten, a celebrated cook and author. Ina reflects on her journey from working in the White House to becoming a prominent figure in the culinary world. She details her admiration for her husband Jeffrey's belief in her, her transition into the food business after seeing an ad in the New York Times, and how luck intertwined with her readiness and hard work. Ina shares insights from her new memoir 'Be Ready When the Luck Happens,' discusses her approach to writing cookbooks, the beginnings of her Food Network show, 'Be My Guest,' and her continuous passion for testing recipes. The conversation reveals Ina's humility, her pursuit of what she loves, and the importance of taking risks and recognizing opportunities in life's journey.

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