Today, we’re excited to feature a special episode of Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, one of our favorite podcasts! On Wiser Than Me, Julia shares funny, heartfelt conversations with iconic older women who bring the unapologetic wisdom and confidence that only comes with age.

On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by our very own Ina Garten. From working on nuclear policy at the White House and operating her famous specialty food store Barefoot Contessa, to penning best-selling books and hosting hit TV shows – Ina has done it all. Her culinary influence goes beyond technique; it's about simplicity and connection. Ina shares how aging has changed her taste in food and how she deals with passive-aggressive people.

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Eric Ripert, the incredible chef and world-class restaurateur behind the three Michelin star Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, stops by the barn to cook and share his career highs, childhood lows and life-changing stories. Ina Garten welcomes him with a French Apple Tart, a favorite dessert from his childhood, before Eric demonstrates how to make Seared Tuna with a Ginger Soy Salad, a stunning restaurant dish anyone can make at home.

Recipes from this episode:

• French Apple Tart
• Seared Tuna with Greens and Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

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Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Ann's bestselling book, "Tom Lake," is set on a cherry orchard, so Ina welcomes her with a simple country dessert, Cherry Clafouti. Ann shares childhood revelations, her winning formula to writing nine bestsellers and why she decided to open a bookstore in Nashville. For lunch, they share Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Ina's Jammy Eggs and Ann's favorite Roasted Cauliflower, one delicious grain salad two ways.

Recipes from this episode:

• Cherry Clafoutis
• Charlie Bird's Farro Salad

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