The Good Vanilla

This week we are embarking on a tale of two Breakfasts with Ina and Frank Newbold! Day one is a bacon and cheese omelet with a side of homemade chunky bran banana muffins. Day two, its breakfast to-go as Ina packs up a pair of sesame bagels with homemade veggie cream cheese with smoked salmon with a side of peach raspberry yogurt. So what if they don't get any work done, who CARES!

This week Ina is getting into the spirit of Halloween with the help of Dylan Lauren of Dylan's Candy Bar! Ina whips up a decadent batch of homemade marshmallows, white chocolate bark with pistachios, cranberries, and apricots, and a portable grand finale courtesy of Ina's Winter squash soup and homemade croutons! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapo...

The Holidays are starting early this year and Ina is whipping up surprises left and right on this week's episode! She has recruited "elves" T.R and Michael to decorate Joey and Mo's holiday bungalow with a real tree and fabulous tablescape! On the menu is White Hot Chocolate with grand marnier, chocolate truffles with frangelico rolled in hazelnuts, Cranberry Harvest Muffins, and homemade cherry a...

This week school is in session as Ina gives a lesson in potluck entertainment to Katie and Amanda of Amber Waves! On the Menu is Tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons, lemon chicken with broccoli and bowties, and farrow and wheat berry salad! Lastly, pops by Amber Waves for a windy final run-through and to give the girls some last minute flourishes before the big event!

Ina is hosting her good gal pal Patricia Wells for the weekend and pulling out all of the stops preparing a light and low calorie menu! Up first is Chicken chili with all the fixins followed by Patricia's own very berry fruit salad with balsamic vinegar. While Ina is shopping for ingredients for her herbal iced tea, Patricia whips up a batch of yogurt sorbet and then heads off to the fish market s...

This week we are sitting at the dock of a bay with Ina and the delicious T.R.! T.R. tests out his dock fishing skills while Ina prepares the food for a dock side evening of white wine and fabulous company. On the menu is deep fried battered fish, chips, homemade tartar sauce, and some "hot rodded" pickles. For dessert its a fabulous Summer fruit crostata, good conversation, and a sunset on the doc...

This week we are off to Napa Valley with Ina and Jeffrey! (They rented a HOUSE!) On the menu is roasted asparagus and prosciutto with easy Hollandaise sauce, porterhouse steaks with the dashing Tyler Florence, and a fabulous no cook picnic with treats from the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Ina spends the day shopping, Jeffrey spends the day "writing his book" and perfecting the perfect blend fo...

Guess who's coming to dinner? This week Ina is hosting the legendary Broadway Director/Choreographer Susan Stroman, and she is bringing a mystery guest! Ina isn't sweating at all because she has whipped up something for everyone. On the menu are Blinis with smoked salmon, Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, and Ina's FAVORITE Parmesan Chicken. For dessert its pears, a huge block of Stilton, and a glass o...

This week Ina and Jeffrey are off to Montauk to look at the boats, drink some white wine, revisit their lives, and eat some delicious food! Ina prepares Californian BLT's, fresh local scallops served provencal style with herb basmati rice, and a show-stopping panna cotta served with strawberries and balsamic vinaigrette. Its anchors away as Jeffrey stops at nothing to convince Ina that they need a...

Rise and shine because this week we are making breakfast ahead! Ina serves up a baked French toast with raspberries, blueberry bran muffins, mini Italian frittatas, homemade orange marmalade butter, a smoked salmon platter, a fruit salad with honey vanilla yogurt, and a pitcher of Virgin Mary's to wash it all down!

Today we are giving "thanks" as we journey through another fabulous French feast in honor of the employees of an East Hampton boutique, Calypso. On the menu is Provençal vegetable soup, a picture perfect seafood platter, and homemade madeleines(mandolins)for dessert. This episode is nothing sort of "superbe!"

On this week's episode, we have Trent Pheifer, the creator of Instagram's @Storeboughtisfine on the pod! We chat about our mutual love of Ina, floor food photography, and the rule of trying everything at least three times. Then it's off to Paris as we follow Ina and Jeffrey on a Parisian adventure that is also given the East Hampton treatment. Picture perfect Tartines, fool proof profiteroles, or...

On this weeks episode its all about Ina's beautiful garden! Joe Tiry is working diligently outside to make Ina's Garden look spectacular while Ina is busy cooking up some delicious herb-based delights! First up its Green Pea soup featuring mint from the garden with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprinkling of chives. For the main course it's a roasted red pepper sandwich with basil on a crusty ci...

This week Ina is celebrating Summer with some easy dishes! First up, its Shrimp and Feta for lunch with Rori Travato, owner of Rori's Artisanal Creamery. For dessert, Rori and Ina whip up a batch of Salted Caramel ice cream together (with Tahitian vanilla!) For the finale, Ina cooks Jeffrey a summer garden pasta bursting with sunshine flavor followed by another round of Ask Ina!

This week Jeffrey is home alone! But don't fret, Ina is stocking the fridge full of delicious things for him while he is away. She mades a hearty and delicious beef stew along with homemade espresso ice cream. For coffee the next morning, Ina whips up a batch of orange scones. Will Jeffrey save some ice cream for Ina? Tune in to find out! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod...

This week Ina is showing us her tips and tricks for the perfect French dinner party. Barbara Lieberman stops by to help Ina recreate the 7 hour lamb that she had at a wedding in Provence, served with Provencal white beans on the side. (How FABULOUS is that?) Ina shows us how to style the table from cutlery, flowers, and how to balance serving multiple courses at once. (Yikes!) Lastly, we get our f...

This week Ina is working ahead in preparation for a movie night on the town! She whips up a make ahead Italian feast of five cheese penne, Rosemary cashews, stewed fruit with vanilla ice cream, antipasto salad balsamic onion salad, and washes it down with homemade Side Cars.

Today Ina is cooking with Giada! The stars have aligned and so have their schedules. Ina surprises Giada with a brisk outdoor picnic in the Garden with Frank Newbold as they munch on lobster potato salad. Then its back to the kitchen as Ina shows Giada how to make her flourless chocolate cake with cassis. Its a show stopping finale as Giada shows Ina how to make her lemon mascarpone gnocchi with b...

Its Friday night at the Garten's but there isn't a roasted chicken to be found because Ina is cooking Jeffrey a traditional Jewish dinner! Its a labor of love in every sense of the word as Ina makes chopped liver, brisket, sautéed spinach and garlic, and the pièce de résistance : homemade Rugelach!

This week Ina is cooking with friends alongside Eli Zabar and David Ziff! Ina is in charge of dessert and delivers a picture perfect Italian plum tart. Next Ina plays "nurse" with David as he shows her how to make fried baby artichokes with an herb yogurt dip. Finally Eli is manning the grill with Ina by his side as he grills rib eye steaks, eggplant with homemade drizzle and garlic bits, and of c...

Nick is flipping the script today as he presents to you the first ever Watch With Me episode of The Good Vanilla! Press play and let Nick steer the ship as you watch Ina prepare a coffee cake with maple drizzle, grilled peaches with amaretti, and a sumptuous warm goat cheese salad pile high with a homemade vinaigrette! The girls have been working hard shopping and gossiping all over East Hampton a...

In celebration of Mother's Day this coming Sunday we are heading to Ina's for a Baby Shower! On the Menu is Greek Gazpacho, Pecan shortbread cookies, and a fabulous salmon niçoise salad. Ina decks out the dining room with train themed table scape complete with candies inside each of the cars all in time to surprise the guest of honor. Happy Mother's Day!

This week we are celebrating the Oscars by covering an episode featuring Oscar Nominated director Rob Marshall. Ina has got breakfast and lunch covered as she whips up a delicious batch of homemade granola bars along with fresh squeezed orange juice, yogurt, and REALLY good coffee. For lunch its Tuna rolls alongside a hearty batch of Lentil vegetable soup topped with olive oil and parmesan cheese....

This week it is all about Feel Good Food! Ina manages to get a morning walk on both her treadmill and the streets of East Hampton before a healthy dose of retail therapy with Miguel. On the menu is a tropical fruit smoothie, seared tuna with mango salsa, Tzatziki, beet and orange salad, tomato basil soup, angel food cake, and an open faced cucumber sandwiches. Follow the Podcast on social media Tw...

This week Ina is getting a homemade box of herbs delivered by Edwina Von Gal and Ina is whipping up a Supper in a Box to return the favor! Nick is still riding the high from Cherrybombe's announcement of Ina and Stanley Tucci kicking of the 2021 Julia Jubilee, and he has ALL the details. As for the episode, Ina is making Lobster Cobb Salad in a roll, brown rice and tomato salad, and individual ora...