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I've Lived In The Hamptons Since 1978, When I First Bought My Store Barefoot Contessa.

Instead Of Going Out To Dinner, Buy Good Food. Cooking At Home Shows Such Affection. In A Bad Economy, It's More Important To Make Yourself Feel Good.

I Learned That The Hardest Party To Pull Off Successfully Is Saturday Night Dinner. This Meal Is Expected To Be Elaborate: Appetizers, First Course, Dinner, Dessert, And Coffee. People Arrive At 7:30 Or 8 P.m. And Stay For Hours - Definitely Past My Bedtime - And They All Go Home Exhausted.

I Like Almonds As A Snack - Keeps Your Energy Up But Doesn't Fill You Up.

The Most Overrated Tool: A Pasta Maker. Why Make It When You Can Buy It? It's A Lot Of Work!