On 14 Sep 2006 20:17:02 -0700, "ntantiques" >
wrote:

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>>
>> I hate the expression (y'all) that she overuses; sorry about that. But, I
>> like her very much; I like her cooking style and her attitude, so I put up
>> with it.
>> I also enjoy watching The Barefoot Contessor. She is always preparing a
>> special ittle dinner on the beach with a neighbor, who is bringing the
>> flowers and dessert. I like that, because I want to be there, too.
>> >
>
>I can do without Paula and the Bubbas, but have always really enjoyed
>Ina Garten.
>Have been busy the past few months chairing an fundraising auction for
>our local Habitat for Humanity. We thought it would be fun to include
>a few celebrity items, so the search was on...First to respond with a
>lovely signed cookbook was The Barefoot Contessa. Of the celeb chefs,
>Ina Garten was the only one who even had a means of contact and she's
>aces in my book!
>
>Nancy T

If she was the only one you could contact, maybe that's why she was
the first to respond?