Julia Louis-Dreyfus

I found a Bundt cake made with real oranges that I then jerry-rigged into a three-layer cake. And then I concocted this cream cheese frosting to go with it. And I shouldn't say this because, you know, it's not very, you know, farm-to-table cake. But I dyed the frosting orange, not a bright orange, more sort of a peachy salmon color so that it was aesthetically pleasing, you know.

And I covered it in mandarin oranges on top. It was gorgeous. And it was a huge hit with Henry. And I've been making that cake on his birthday ever since. And then my younger son, Charlie, he requested a key lime pie. So I made him this key lime pie. I ordered the key lime juice from just one place. These guys called the Manhattan Key Lime Juice Company.

And I covered it in mandarin oranges on top. It was gorgeous. And it was a huge hit with Henry. And I've been making that cake on his birthday ever since. And then my younger son, Charlie, he requested a key lime pie. So I made him this key lime pie. I ordered the key lime juice from just one place. These guys called the Manhattan Key Lime Juice Company.

And you can look it up because that's all they sell for real, key lime juice, nothing else, which is just so fabulously old school. I just love it. So I've been making that key lime pie for my Charlie for almost 25 years and the orange cake for Henry going on 30 years. Now I use fresh oranges from our own tree, so it's even better. For me, this is just the quintessence of a gesture of love.

And you can look it up because that's all they sell for real, key lime juice, nothing else, which is just so fabulously old school. I just love it. So I've been making that key lime pie for my Charlie for almost 25 years and the orange cake for Henry going on 30 years. Now I use fresh oranges from our own tree, so it's even better. For me, this is just the quintessence of a gesture of love.

It's such... A simple thing, you know, measuring, mixing, baking, but it does take focus and concentration and exactness. And even then it doesn't always go the way you want. You know, there's some luck and karma mixed into it too, but boy, it's just, it's so meaningful to me to make something sweet and poignantly delicious for the people that I love.

It's such... A simple thing, you know, measuring, mixing, baking, but it does take focus and concentration and exactness. And even then it doesn't always go the way you want. You know, there's some luck and karma mixed into it too, but boy, it's just, it's so meaningful to me to make something sweet and poignantly delicious for the people that I love.

And I plan on doing this for the rest of my life, this little thing, or it's actually kind of a big thing because it gives me such joy and pride. It's become a sacrament really now to me. So I guess cooking can take on a significance way beyond just being delicious and nutritious. And that's why I am so delighted today to get to talk to Ina Garten.

And I plan on doing this for the rest of my life, this little thing, or it's actually kind of a big thing because it gives me such joy and pride. It's become a sacrament really now to me. So I guess cooking can take on a significance way beyond just being delicious and nutritious. And that's why I am so delighted today to get to talk to Ina Garten.

Hi, I'm Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and this is Wiser Than Me, the podcast where I get schooled by women who are wiser than me. Anybody hungry? you're gonna be, because our guest today has been dishing out fabulous recipes and a shit ton of charm for decades. She is the Barefoot Contessa, the queen of comfort cooking. Her signature bob and blue shirt are as iconic as her roasted chicken.

Hi, I'm Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and this is Wiser Than Me, the podcast where I get schooled by women who are wiser than me. Anybody hungry? you're gonna be, because our guest today has been dishing out fabulous recipes and a shit ton of charm for decades. She is the Barefoot Contessa, the queen of comfort cooking. Her signature bob and blue shirt are as iconic as her roasted chicken.

But it's not just about the food. Her down-to-earth approach has not only transformed the culinary landscape but has also left a real mark on how real people perceive and embrace the art of home cooking. I mean, we eat roasted carrots at our house because of her. In an era full of star chefs, she claims not to be a chef but a cook.

But it's not just about the food. Her down-to-earth approach has not only transformed the culinary landscape but has also left a real mark on how real people perceive and embrace the art of home cooking. I mean, we eat roasted carrots at our house because of her. In an era full of star chefs, she claims not to be a chef but a cook.

She stands out not just for her recipes but for her genuine connection with her audience, which has made her a cultural figure known for her warmth and authenticity, and somehow that makes her food even more scrumptious. One iconic store, two hit TV shows, 13 best-selling cookbooks, and a 55-year-long marriage.

She stands out not just for her recipes but for her genuine connection with her audience, which has made her a cultural figure known for her warmth and authenticity, and somehow that makes her food even more scrumptious. One iconic store, two hit TV shows, 13 best-selling cookbooks, and a 55-year-long marriage.

Later, our guest feels universally cherished, especially by her husband, Jeffrey, but also by me. And for me, she really pretty much is up there with fresh, salty butter on warm bread. I think it's because she makes every meal feel like a cozy get-together with an old friend. Now, full disclosure, I'm really just hoping to get invited to a dinner party at her house. And I'll bring the dessert.

Later, our guest feels universally cherished, especially by her husband, Jeffrey, but also by me. And for me, she really pretty much is up there with fresh, salty butter on warm bread. I think it's because she makes every meal feel like a cozy get-together with an old friend. Now, full disclosure, I'm really just hoping to get invited to a dinner party at her house. And I'll bring the dessert.

I will. I'm so pleased to welcome the James Beard Award winner and the Hamptons' most notorious resident, a woman who is so much wiser than me, Ina Garten.

I will. I'm so pleased to welcome the James Beard Award winner and the Hamptons' most notorious resident, a woman who is so much wiser than me, Ina Garten.

I'm so happy to be here. I love you. I love you. I love you. Let's just say that from the start.