While attending Ina Garten’s book tour event in San Francisco last fall, the queen of hosting and entertaining shared her host gift tips and ideas. “I don’t bring something that host feels that they need to serve.” That includes wine, cheese, or a particular course that needs to be included in the meal. She prefers things that the host or hostess can enjoy another time.
Ina Garten’s Host Gift Ideas
- Homemade Granola – This is her go-to recipe, updated from the original Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.
- Coffee – Ina’s favorite is Dallis Bros Coffee, particularly their Ellis Island Blend.
- Tea – Ina said on her appearance on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, “I start drinking tea around 10:30. Not at 10:29, not 10:31, but at 10:30 my brain goes — tea!” She didn’t specify a brand but she said she likes French tea. And in the summer, she makes this Herbal Iced Tea.
- Fran’s Caramels
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