The pair — who tied the knot in 1968 — celebrated 55 years of marriage on Dec. 22
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Published on January 1, 2024 01:44AM EST
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Ina Garten and her husband Jeffrey Garten are celebrating New Year's Eve in style!
The Food Network star, 75, and her husband Jeffrey Garten rang in 2024 while in Paris, where they own an apartment. Sharing a snap of their exquisite, orange-themed tablescape, Garten wished her 4.2 million Instagram followers a Happy New Year.
"Table set for New Year's Eve in Paris," Ina wrote in her caption. "Hope everyone is spending it with people they love. It's really the only thing that matters. ❤️❤️."
"Happy New Year everyone! 🥂🥂," she added to her sweet caption.
Previously, Ina had shared a sneak peek at her preparations for the night while shopping at the cheese store Barthélemy in the French capital.
"OMG I love shopping for New Year's Eve dinner in Paris!!" she wrote alongside an Instagram video showing the extensive cheese selection.
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Paris is the Food Network star's home away from home. After first visiting the city decades ago, she purchased apied-a-terre in the 7th Arrondissem*ntin 2000 and often escapes her main home in East Hampton, N.Y. for holidays and vacations in Europe.
"Paris never disappoints. So happy to be back. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone!" she captioned a stunning Parisian landscape image which she posted to Instagram earlier this week.
Meanwhile, Ina and Jeffrey celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22 by playing a version of the Newlywed Game.
The couple were asked questions about the very beginning of their relationship such as, “What did you eat on your first date?” to which they replied, "Coffee." They were also asked, “Who noticed who first?” which they admitted was Jeffrey noticing Ina.
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“What’s Ina’s secret to a long marriage?” was another question to which Jeffrey answered, “love me to death” and Ina shared, “Marry Jeffrey!”
When asked about Jeffrey’s secret to a long marriage, the happy couple's answers were the same: He said, “love Ina to death” while Ina answered, “love me!”
“I’d say that’s a pretty good secret,” the foodie shared before giving Jeffrey a kiss on the cheek.
