Let’s face it, folks: sometimes life throws you a curveball that makes you stronger. Ina Garten, the queen of cozy cooking, recently opened up in an interview with Today’s Hoda Kotb about some tough words her dad once said to her. “He told me, ‘Nobody will ever love you,’” Garten revealed while promoting her latest memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens. But here’s the kicker—Ina turned that pain into power. Now, when she walks down Madison Avenue, strangers stop her to say, “I love you!” She calls it her “great cosmic joke.”

But not everyone is cheering for Ina. It seems there’s a little drama brewing between her and another kitchen legend, Martha Stewart. At 83, Martha isn’t shy about airing her grievances. According to a source, Martha feels there’s no need to sugarcoat the truth anymore, especially when it comes to Ina. And let me tell you, this feud goes way back.

From Buddies to Rivals: The Early Days

Back in the day, Martha Stewart was all about supporting Ina Garten. When Ina owned a small shop selling baked goods and prepared meals, Martha gave her a huge boost by featuring her in Martha Stewart Living. This exposure wasn’t just a nod—it was a career-changing moment. The two became friends, and Martha played a key role in helping Ina secure her first cookbook deal. She even helped her get started on TV, though Ina’s initial foray into cooking shows didn’t last long. According to The New Yorker, Ina wasn’t a fan of being told not to talk with her mouth full, which led her to rethink her TV career.

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Despite their shared love for food, tensions simmered beneath the surface. During a New Year’s Eve party at Martha’s house, Ina marveled at her hostess’s skill in creating spun sugar. “She’s stunning!” Ina exclaimed. But later, in her memoir, she admitted, “No one really needs to know how to make spun sugar.” Ouch. And Martha? Well, she’s said Ina has “broad appeal,” but she’s never cooked one of Ina’s recipes. Can you feel the tension?

Martha Stewart, Ina Garten Are 'Rivals in the Food Business' — Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

The Breaking Point: Martha’s Time in Prison

Things really got rocky in 2003 when Martha was indicted for insider trading. After serving a five-month sentence at a federal prison camp, she claimed Ina stopped talking to her. “I found that extremely distressing and extremely unfriendly,” Martha said. Ina, on the other hand, denied the accusation, and Martha’s publicist tried to downplay the feud. But an insider tells a different story. “The cut went deep,” they said. “Martha wanted everyone to know the ‘real reason’ Ina stopped speaking to her.”

Now, years later, the rivalry continues. Both women have built incredible empires, but their egos seem to keep them at odds. “They treat each other as rivals in the food business,” the insider concluded. Don’t expect a reconciliation anytime soon.