Let’s be very honest here. The pandemic has caused many of us to find new ways to cope. Whether it’s comfort food, comfort cocktails, or both, Ina Garten has been helping us get through it.

This is a woman who knows how to find her way to our hearts. We were definitely excited to see what she would whip up when she arrived on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.

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Of course, she did not let us down for even a second. Garten’s latest collaboration with Goldbelly was a key topic and she also shared some of her holiday plans with the hostesses. It was not long before she broke out the cosmopolitans, though!

First, an obligatory reminder that her coconut cake, peanut butter and jelly bars, brownies, and other goodies are all available now through Goldbelly. They can be ordered straight to your door as well, which is a major plus when everything is so busy this time of year.

Photo: Twitter/HodaAndJenna
Photo: Twitter/HodaAndJenna

Even though Ina does not celebrate Christmas herself, she knows how important baked goods are to the family celebrations that are going to be taking place. Ina’s week will be filled with food and family, just like everyone else’s.

She’s also quick to mention the holiday movie marathons that are a common hallmark of the season. One of the best parts of Christmas is flopping on the couch at our family homes to watch holiday films for hours on end. Hoda and Jenna also got the chance to taste test all of the creative treats that Ina has to offer.

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“I’m not a creative genius—I just think about what I feel like eating and I make it,” says Garten. She’s nothing if not humble, that is for sure. If we could make treats that looked this awesome, we would not be able to contain ourselves.

On the other hand, there are others who are less concerned with the baked goods. They are here for the cosmos and we cannot say that we blame them in that regard.

Yes, Ina brought out the gigantic glasses that we know and love. For those who wish to emulate these massive cocktails, you will need vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice and lime juice.

When she was asked if she always has adult beverages that are this sizable, she had an absolutely perfect answer. “Only during a pandemic,” Garten said. Celebrities: they really are just like us! You can emulate her beverage using her recipe below:

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