About this episode
Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn discussing her writing and sharing recipes.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Ina Garten
Guest: Ann Patchett
Topics covered
- novel writing
- cooking
- best-selling authors
- bookstores
- food recipes
Keywords
- Ann Patchett
- Ina Garten
- Tom Lake
- Cherry Clafouti
- Farro Salad
- Roasted Cauliflower
- cooking
- novel writing
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Cherry Clafouti, Charlie Bird's Farro Salad, Jammy Eggs, Roasted Cauliflower
Books & works: Tom Lake
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