Jennifer Garner’s ‘Pretend Cooking Show’ Comes With Some Seriously Handy Kitchen Tips
As much as we love watching Jennifer Garner on the big screen and most recently on the new HBO comedy Camping, we have to admit that we’re most charmed by the actress on her Instagram and Facebook accounts. The mom of three frequently posts updates featuring her bubbly, upbeat personality. Seriously, if you’re ever looking for something to boost your mood, a quick scroll through one of Jennifer’s feeds will probably do the trick!
Aside from silly photos and behind-the-scenes looks at her film projects, Jennifer also often shares short clips of what she calls her “Pretend Cooking Show.” Food is something the actress takes seriously as the co-founder of Once Upon a Farm, an organic baby food company, but she clearly lets herself just relax and have fun in her own kitchen. Plus, you just might pick up a few handy cooking tips from her quirky clips. For example, as you can see in the video below, Jennifer found herself in a tough spot when she forgot to prep for early morning baking before the holidays. While trying to stay quiet for her sleeping children’s sake (which involves a hilarious battle with her noisy cabinets), Jennifer realized she didn’t have enough softened butter for the chocolate chocolate chip bread she was whipping up. That didn’t stop her from continuing with the recipe — instead, she used her cheese grater to slice the butter into much more manageable, “softened-like” pieces that allowed her to finish the scrumptious loaf.
You can find full versions of her amateur cooking clips by searching her username on Instagram TV, which is located at the top of your mobile feed, or scrolling through Jennifer’s videos on Facebook. It’s definitely worth it to learn more helpful tips and maybe spy a cameo from her adorable dog, Birdie, helping out in the kitchen.
Jennifer’s cooking is influenced by a lot of her favorite cooks, including the Pioneer Woman and her very own grandmother, though she seems to have a particularly soft spot for Ina Garten. The Barefoot Contessa even invited Jennifer to appear in her most recent Thanksgiving special on Food Network (also available on Jennifer’s Facebook). It seems like the pair are quickly forming a friendship that we can only hope ends with them sharing a real cooking show. Until then, we can’t wait to see what delightful adventures Jennifer will get up to, whether she’s in the kitchen or on a film set.
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