Michael Barbaro

Michael Barbaro

From Be My Guest with Ina Garten by Food Network

May 2, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Michael Barbaro joins Ina Garten for a day of cooking and conversation, discussing his podcasting success and sharing cocktail tips.

Michael Barbaro, journalist and co-host of The New York Times award-winning news podcast, "The Daily," is joining Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. To greet him, Ina makes Spicy Hermit Bars with ginger and molasses, two flavors Michael loves. Then, Ina turns the tables, and Michael's in the interview hot seat, sharing the secrets of The Daily's phenomenal success, his storytelling tactics, unique style, and off-duty life. Finally, Michael loves to cook, so Ina shows him an updated Chicken Marbella that's perfect for easy entertaining, and in return, he gives Ina a cocktail master class, mixing up an Old Fashioned, his go-to cocktail specialty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ina Garten

Guest: Michael Barbaro

Topics covered

  • cooking
  • journalism
  • podcasting
  • entertaining
  • cocktails

Keywords

  • Michael Barbaro
  • Ina Garten
  • The Daily
  • cooking
  • cocktails
  • Spicy Hermit Bars
  • Chicken Marbella

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The New York Times

Products: Spicy Hermit Bars, Chicken Marbella, Old Fashioned

Books & works: The Daily

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