Ina Gartenhas two major loves in her life cooking, and her husband,Jeffrey Garten.

Garten has recently shared the real reason she and her husband never expanded on their family.

“We decided not to have children.

Ina Garten at event

So it’s a choice and that was the choice I made” she added (viaThe Cut).

Jeffrey has been encouraging of his wife and her career before “Barefoot Contessa” was even an idea.

It is also evident the two feel like they are enough for each other.

Ina and Jeffrey Garten at event

Ina has said that she never felt judged by her decision to not have children (viaThe Cut).

That is wonderful news to hear.