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50 Of Ina And Jeffrey Garten's All-Time Cutest Moments

Has there EVER been a cuter couple?

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From camping in France as newlyweds in the 1970s to the happiest co-stars the Food Network's ever seen, Ina and Jeffrey Garten have never not been the cutest couple ever. In no particular order, here's a look back at just 50 (it was hard to narrow it down!) of the sweetest moments they've shared with us over the course of their 50+ year marriage! Spoiler alert: A lot of them are pictures Ina has taken of Jeffrey gazing at her adoringly.

1

When she got nostalgic ahead of their 50th anniversary

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At the beginning of their 50th anniversary week, Ina began sharing more throwbacks on her Instagram feed. This one was of them "leaving [their] wedding for [their] honeymoon, tennis racquets in hand."

2

When she shared even more old-school pics

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Another anniversary week throwback, this one of the four-month camping trip they took through Europe shortly after getting married.

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3

When he wanted to take her camping again

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This blurry sweetness is Jeffrey surprising Ina with a camping tent at the end of one of her Barefoot Contessa episodes. Some of their fondest memories together are from that first camping trip.

4

When they were just starting out together

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More memories from Ina leading up to their anniversary! These "were the Washington, D.C. days, when we both worked in the government. We were very serious!!" she wrote. "This is when I taught myself how to cook from Julia Child's books...the beginning of it all!"

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5

When she prepared him a feast

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Jeffrey makes an appearance on Cook Like A Pro. Hard to tell if he's there for the food or the quick squeeze from Ina. Or both, of course.

6

When he toasted her brilliant work

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What is an episode of Barefoot Contessa if not the culmination of an intimate and tasteful celebration amongst people who love each other!?

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7

When he took her out for her 70th

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On Ina's 70th birthday, Jeffrey took her out for dinner and gazed at her adoringly. It was "everything [she] wished for," she wrote.

8

When they hit 48 phenomenal years

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"48 years and I'm just getting started! ❤️❤️❤️" Ina captioned this Valentine's Day selfie.

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9

When they visited the White House

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The picture-perfect White House Christmas decorations were right up Ina and Jeffrey's lane in 2016.

10

When their goodness was immortalized in costume

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OK, while this isn't *exactly* Ina and Jeffrey, these kids' Halloween costumes of them was so good, Ina shared it on Instagram. She agreed it was totally accurate.

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11

When he spoiled her

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He brought her (gigantic, gorgeous, bountiful) flowers just because.

12

When they reminisced on their wedding day again

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While promoting Cooking for Jeffrey, Ina remembered her wedding day. "Still having fun 48 years later! " she captioned this adorable pic.

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13

When they were still in their honeymoon phase

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Though, TBH, they still are? This was from the early '70s.

14

When they took a lovely walk

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No occasion. Just a stroll through a leaf-strewn sidewalk. Just love.

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15

When she wrote him an entire cookbook

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Remember the time Ina wrote an entire cookbook dedicated to her beloved husband and filled it with his all-time favorite recipes??? Casual.

16

When that cookbook required recipe tastings

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One batch of Spritzes just for Jeffrey, coming right up!

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17

When he listened to her talk about that cookbook

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She was discussing how there's no greater pleasure for her in this world than—wait for it—cooking for Jeffrey. 😊😫

18

When she meant every word she said

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I don't have anything to say, I'm TOO BUSY CRYING.

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19

When they did some sight-seeing

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As we well know, these two don't need an occasion to be cute—they just are.

20

When they took a class together

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Ina and Jeffrey decided to take a cooking class at a culinary school in Ireland while on vacation. They, of course, did not need cooking lessons, but the fact that that's what they decided to do in their spare time is incredible.

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