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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Believes This Season 1 Classic ‘Is 1 of the Best Episodes We Ever Did’

Jenna Fischer called this season 1 episode of The Office one of the best, in her opinion for a number of reasons. During an Office Ladies podcast, Fischer shared her love for the episode because of how the writers wouldn't give backstories for characters. She also loved how the dynamics would 'play out years later.'

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‘Barefoot Contessa’: Ina Garten Has Very Specific Rules for Her Kitchen Workspace

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten has some strict rules when it comes to her kitchen design. Garten shares her workspace guidelines, which keeps people from being underfoot while still nearby for entertaining. She also explains some of her organization tips and tricks as well as her need for two dishwashers.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Pink Birthday Cake Recipe Is Always a Hit

Barefoot Contessa host Ina Garten has a recipe for a beautiful hot pink birthday cake. She makes it for a girl's birthday party but the three tiered stacked cake can be customized for any special event. Garten uses hot pink with pink decorations for a special touch.

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‘The Office’: Giant Pam Continuity Error Potentially Explained by This Fan Theory

A continuity error on The Office about Pam might be explained by this fan theory. Why did Pam say she would fake PMS to get out of playing volleyball in gym class but was a pro at volleyball in the 'Company Picnic' episode? Jenna Fischer shares the fan theory and agrees it could be true.

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‘The Office’: Why Jim and Pam Shared the Biggest Kiss of the Series in This Episode

There's a reason why Jim and Pam shared a long kiss on The Office season 4 episode 'Job Fair.' Jenna Fischer explained why the writers' strike impacted the storytelling for Jim and Pam with a shorter season. They used this dramatic kiss as a big moment in season 4 for the characters.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Said Her Red Velvet Cupcakes Always Make Guests Happy

Ina Garten knows how to make her guests smile with the perfect dessert, red velvet cupcakes. Her cupcake recipe is a deep red color with a rich chocolate flavor, topped with a classic cream cheese frosting. Garten shares a tip for using an ice cream scoop for the ideal sized cupcakes.

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Ina Garten Has 3 Strict Rules She Follows When Throwing a Big Party

Ina Garten has some strict rules for herself when she has a big party planned. The Barefoot Contessa star explained during her cooking show how parties don't have to be expensive or over-the-top if you adhere to her rules. She makes easy appetizers, makes the food in advance, and doesn't make too much.

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‘The Office’: This ‘Big Moment’ Between Jim and Pam Was Challenging to ‘Get Just Right’

Jenna Fischer called this Jim and Pam moment from The Office season 1 a 'big moment' for the characters. It was carefully planned out and filmed many different ways to capture it perfectly. Many of Jim and Pam's scenes were a delicate dance, especially in the early seasons.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten’s Easiest Appetizer Is Just 3 Ingredients

Ina Garten has an appetizer so easy, it doesn't even require a recipe. Garten's bite-sized cheddar and chutney on brioche sandwiches can be quickly assembled with just three ingredients. She served them for a book party for a friend on silver platters for a touch of elegance.

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Jennifer Garner Shared an Ina Garten-Approved Recipe That ‘Will Make Your Life Better’

Jennifer Garner shared an easy recipe with her followers on social media that's a game changer. Ina Garten gave Garner high praise for the maple butter, made with two ingredients and delicious when paired with pancakes, waffles, or french toast.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski ‘Was So Happy’ While Filming This Iconic Episode, According to B.J. Novak

B.J. Novak shared how happy John Krasinski was the week they filmed the iconic The Office episode Threat Level Midnight. Krasinski played the villain Goldenface in Michael Scott's film. Novak also shared how they wanted Amy Adams to play a role in Michael's movie but she was unavailable.

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Ina Garten’s Easy No-Cook Picnic Is ‘Really Simple’ and Not Fussy

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten shares her easy no-cook picnic for a sunset dinner with her husband Jeffrey. Rather than cook a big meal or have to prepare and pack food ahead of time, Garten assembles a snack board with meat, cheeses, bread, vegetables, and spreads. Her husband brings the wine for their date.

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Ina Garten’s Advice for Flawless Entertaining Includes 1 Easy Shortcut That’s So Barefoot Contessa

What's Ina Garten's secret to entertaining? The Barefoot Contessa shares her tips for throwing great parties, including one shortcut that's one of her mottos: store-bought is fine. Garten shares ideas for planning your next party, including using one store-bought item to save time and enjoy your event.

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Ina Garten’s Apple Spice Cake Recipe: ‘Barefoot Contessa’ Claims 2 Ingredients ‘Put It Right Over the Top’

Ina Garten shows how to make her apple spice cake recipe on the Barefoot Contessa cooking show. Garten adds rum-soaked golden raisins on her ingredients list for a delicious pop of flavor. She also shares how the cake can be served as-is, but with a couple of easy additions, it makes a decadent dessert.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipes Take Just 90 Seconds

The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has the perfect fix for your chocolate cravings: quick and easy chocolate mug cake recipes. They used a handful of ingredients that are combined in a coffee cup and baked in the microwave for just 90 seconds. Drummond has a classic version, mocha, red velvet, and caramel varieties too.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten’s Flourless Chocolate Cake Is a Fudgy Treat With a Delicious Secret Ingredient

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten has mastered an easy and delicious flourless chocolate cake recipe. The addition of crème de cassis, a blackcurrant liqueur, is the secret ingredient that elevates the flavor of the cake and is incorporated in the ganache frosting and the fresh berries that are plated alongside the sliced cake.

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‘The Office’: This Cringey Episode Was Inspired by an Unbelievable Real-Life Experience

The Office Diversity Day episode was so cringey ii's hard to believe that the concept was based on a real-world experience. One of the writers was subjected to a similar diversity exercise while in college. Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey discussed the episode on their Office Ladies podcast.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Said She Gave the ‘Girliest Present’ to Her Co-Stars During Season 1

Jenna Fischer shared the thoughtful wrap gift she gave her The Office co-stars at the end of season 1. Fischer made a mixtape CD of Scranton-themed songs and gifted it to John Krasinski and some other cast members along with a scrapbook.

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Ina Garten’s Croissant Bread Pudding Recipe Is the Barefoot Contessa’s Friends’ Favorite Dessert

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten uses a simple hack for her bread pudding recipe - stale croissants. She said the croissant bread pudding is a favorite and it's "so easy" to make, with just a handful of ingredients and an easy process. Garten reveals how she got the idea to try croissants for a bread pudding.

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‘The Office’: Rainn Wilson Improvised This Hilarious Moment That Left Him and Steve Carell ‘Disintegrating Into Laughter’

Rainn Wilson improvised during one scene with Steve Carell on The Office that left the two cracking up. The Office Ladies podcast hosts Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey discuss the way Dwight used the pointer to touch Michael's face in an intimate way and the number of takes involved to get through the scene.