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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Award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce joins Ina Garten for cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina serves Raspberry Corn Muffins for breakfast and shows Wendell how to pipe them with raspberry jam. Then, Ina learns about his amazing rise to fame, incredible family history, career challenges and gritty roles on stage and screen. Wendell loves seafood, so Ina teaches him to make a delicious one-pan Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage and Corn.

Recipes from this episode: 

• Raspberry Corn Muffins 
• Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage and Corn 

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The amazing talk show host, comedian, writer and producer Stephen Colbert and producer Evie McGee-Colbert visit Ina Garten for a wonderful day at the barn. Ina invites them in with Sour Cream Coffee Cake before digging deep and talking about live TV make-or-break moments, Stephen's toughest interviews, and the highs and lows of writing a cookbook with your spouse. Then, the Colberts hit the kitchen with two recipes from their new cookbook, Green Goddess Dip and Capri Sunset Cocktails. 

Recipes from this episode: 

• Sour Cream Coffee Cake
• Capri Sunset
• Green Goddess Dip

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The incredible 11-time Emmy-winning actor, comedian, writer and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins Ina Garten at the barn, where she shares her amazing stories about the challenges at Saturday Night Live, life lessons learned from the iconic female guests on her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," and her favorite standout "Seinfeld" moments. Julia loves eggs and bacon, so Ina welcomes her with a Country French Omelette before hosting a Beatty's Chocolate Cake frosting and piping masterclass. 

Recipes from this episode: 

• Country French Omelet
• Chocolate Cake

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It's a dream come true for Ina Garten when chef, restaurateur and fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay comes to spend an amazing day at the barn. She welcomes her fabulous guest with Cherry Pistachio Biscotti and shows Bobby how to make a quick Irish Coffee Affogato before digging deep into his amazing career, from the mentor that changed his life to make-or-break restaurant reviews. Then, it's Bobby's turn as he teaches Ina how to make his favorite fast pasta dish, Fresh Fettucine with Anchovy Butter and Chives, garnished with incredible garlic lemon breadcrumbs.

Recipes from this episode: 

• Cherry Pistachio Biscotti 
• Irish Coffee Affogato 
• Fettuccine with Anchovy Butter 

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It's a dream come true for Ina Garten when she invites Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist David Remnick to the barn. Ina welcomes him with Overnight Belgian Waffles and hosts a Parmesan Chicken cooking class before dinner in the garden. 

Recipes featured in this episode: 

• Overnight Belgian Waffles
• Parmesan Chicken Recipe

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Actress Emily Mortimer joins Ina Garten for a day of cooking and conversation. Ina makes Emily a comforting Ravioli en Brodo while they discuss career challenges, and the two swap lessons in English Yorkshire Pudding and American Brunch Boards. 

Recipes featured in this episode: 

• Ravioli en Brodo
• Yorkshire Pudding Popovers
• Brunch Board

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Ina Garten invites journalist Frank Bruni to the barn, where he shares his amazing life story and a killer Boulevardier cocktail to be served alongside Ina's Parmesan Thyme Crackers. Then, Ina treats Frank to a fool-proof Gruyere and Herb Omelet lesson. 

Recipes featured in this episode: 

• Gruyere and Herb Omlette
• The Boulevardier
• Parmesan Black Pepper Crackers

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