"Barefoot Contessa" Steps Into QVC's Kitchen

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Simply delicious. Beloved television personality and best-selling cookbook author Ina Garten is scheduled to debut on QVC Sunday, September 28 at noon (ET). Garten will appear during the "In the Kitchen with David^®" broadcast, QVC's most popular cooking show, to unveil her latest cookbook, Make It Ahead. Viewers will have the opportunity to order Garten's new cookbook more than four weeks in advance of its release date.

"Ina is one of the most well-known figures in the culinary industry," said Ken O'Brien, senior vice president of merchandising at QVC. "We are thrilled to offer her new cookbook in advance of its release, and we feel confident that our viewers will be just as excited as we are to welcome Ina into the QVC family."

With a long list of best-selling cookbooks to her credit, Garten's Make It Ahead features delectable fare fans are sure to devour. Containing 88 mouthwatering recipes such as Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup, Braised Red Cabbage with Pancetta, and Leek and Ham Empanadas, Make It Ahead includes easy-to-prepare dishes and helpful tips that make planning meals in advance easier than ever.

A favorite amongst foodies, Garten's impressive culinary career began in 1999 with the release of her first cookbook, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, which quickly became a best-seller. Seven successful cookbooks soon followed, as did her popular program on Food Network, "Barefoot Contessa." Known for inviting viewers into her home and sharing tips for hosting friends and family, Garten quickly solidified her spot as one of TV's most popular culinary personalities with her flair for easy and sophisticated entertaining.

Make It Ahead will be available, while supplies last, beginning September 28 through QVC.com, the QVC apps or by calling 800.345.1515.

About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LINTA, LINTB), is the world's leading video and ecommerce retailer. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to approximately 300 million homes worldwide through operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy and a joint venture in China. West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 27-year history and the company's website, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

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