Ina Garten Has Eaten the Same Breakfast for 10+ Years—Once I Tasted It, I Got Why
You only *think* you don’t like oatmeal.
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From what I knew about the ever-elegant Ina Garten, I imagined she starts her day with something like poached eggs, thick-cut bacon, homemade sourdough bread, French pastries from a fancy Hamptons bakery, fresh fruit from her garden and a whole milk cappuccino. But upon researching the Barefoot Contessa’s morning routine, it turns out she always has the same lightning-fast, no-frills breakfast: oatmeal. (Yup, she’s just like us, folks.)
It also turns out that she swears by one brand in particular and has a very specific way of preparing it, so naturally, I had it try it for myself. Here, you’ll find all the details on her staple morning meal, including my review of the dish, complete with original photos.
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