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There are pretty much two women who I trust when it comes to cooking, hosting or doing anything in the kitchen: Julia Child and Ina Garten. And both of them happen to have wonderful memoirs that really capture their essence as people. As a food writer, this is really my heaven.
Julia Child’s My Life in France is such a delight to read that I revisit it every couple of years, or whenever I need a pick-me-up. You can practically hear her voice in the book. Ina Garten’s Be Ready When the Luck Happens came out just last year and was an instant hit. I listened to it as an audiobook because Ina narrated it—this time I could literally hear her voice.
Aside from spending a good deal of time in France and having devoted husbands, they mention something else in their books that they have in common. When it comes time to hit the drive-thru, there’s only one place to go for their favorite fast-food burger.
What is Ina Garten and Julia Child’s favorite burger?
Burger loyalty runs deep in this country—just look at this 2025 ranking of America’s favorite fast-food burger. While I’m partial to Culver’s Double ButterBurger with Cheese, this is not their pick. Instead, they both mention their love for the cult-favorite California burger chain, In-N-Out Burger.
In-N-Out is the favorite place to grab a burger for many celebrity chefs. Alton Brown, Gordon Ramsay and Bobby Flay have all gone on the record stating that In-N-Out is their fave too.
It was in a recent interview with Airmail that Ina revealed her fast-food craving: “When I’m on the road doing book tours, I love going to In-N-Out Burger and having the Double-Double Animal Style. I’m encouraged because Julia Child used to love the same thing, so I guess it’s OK.” Hey, Ina, it’s more than OK to indulge in one of the best burgers around!
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