Ina Garten says she would serve President Donald Trump's "subpoena". for lunch

Ina Garten informs fans about her political convictions.

During an interview on stage with the New York Times & # 39; Frank Bruni, Thursday, the star of Food Network answered questions on cooking, fame, pop culture, politics and the upcoming mid-term elections.

In front of a large audience at 92Y in New York, Bruni told the famous chef that they would talk about politics "in a very neutral and safe way" and asked Garten, who was promoting his new book recipes. Cook like a proif she thought people eat differently because of the country's political atmosphere.

Garten's response: "I think there have been studies that Republicans eat in their own way and Democrats to another," she said. "I think it was something in the Daily, According to a study, Republicans tend to consume more meat and potatoes and, I mean, this is obviously not everyone, and Democrats tend to eat more ethnic food … more interested in more difficult things. "

Bruni then launched a name association game, in which he threw the name of a prominent politician and asked Garten to suggest him a dish that she would serve him for dinner. "Well, first, I only invite people I love," joked Garten before continuing to play.

Senator Elizabeth Warren was the first to ask, to which Garten responded: "Something really simple, like pasta. Oh, she is from Massachusetts, so they have lobster, so I would make lobster with cheese macaroni. "

Second, Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke: "Hmm, Texas. Love it. Maybe like a roast pork shoulder slowly, something a little bit of Texas. It's actually one of my favorite dishes. And maple-baked beans, and make them a little modern with a little kale salad and corn bread, "she replied.

Third, the former Vice President Joe Biden: "Something fun! Something you must eat with your hands. I did a big cooking clam, "she said. It's lobster and clams, shrimp, sausages and potatoes. And I just tossed a huge bowl in the middle and everyone had to roll up their sleeves and dig a hole. Joe Biden would not it be like that?

Finally, President Donald Trump: "A summons to appear," she quickly responded, as the crowd and herself burst out laughing. "Is it political?" Garten asked, laughing to the applause of the audience.

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Bruni pursued the theme of politics by asking Garten what she was planning to eat for dinner on November 6th, the night of the mid-term elections. "It depends on how it goes," she says. "It could be a pint of Haagen Dazs or I do not know, what is my favorite dinner? Roast chicken."

Before becoming a Food Network star, Garten was a nuclear budget analyst at the Office of Management and Budget in Washington, under Jimmy Carter's administration. This career was inspired by her husband, Jeffrey. working in the Department of State.