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April 18, 2011

Interview with Gwyneth Paltrow

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One of my favorite people in the world, Gwyneth Paltrow, has a brand-new, beautiful and truly easy-to-use cookbook on shelves now called My Father’s Daughter.


Full disclosure: Gwyneth is a friend—I know firsthand how naturally comfortable she is in the kitchen. But somehow reading her book, and then cooking her recipes, gave me even deeper insight into a person whose values I already know to be wholesome and grounded.

From a practical sense, the recipes in her book are accessible, healthy, not-so healthy, simple, fast, flexible and most of all delicious—a must for anyone who loves to prepare delicious, effortless meals. But more than just a collection of recipes, the book has a warm and bright approach to food and families, and a touching spirit, epitomizing her relationship with the true love of her life, her father, the late Bruce Paltrow. And it all comes from the heart and soul of a fabulous cook, an incredible mother/wife, devoted friend, and true world-class lover of fun and food.

In the book’s moving introduction, Gwyneth shares with readers why she wrote this book and makes clear hers and Bruce’s shared ethos about cooking and enjoying meals with loved ones: “Invest in what’s real. Clean as you go. Drink while you cook. Make it fun. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It will be what it will be.” I am adopting this creed. It’s so relaxing, isn’t it?!

She may be a movie star, Glee star (LOVE!) and a country singer with the most incredible voice, but she is a lot more than that to me and her legions of friends—many of whom she has known since elementary school. After watching Gwyneth in our little “interview” together and picking up a copy of My Father’s Daughter, I know you will fall madly in love with her too.

Posted by Jessica Seinfeld
Category: Personal Thoughts, Products We Love

50 comments, add yours below

pamela hanson on April 18, 2011 at 8:50PM wrote:

really lovely interview and review.  genuine and lots of warmth.  thank you. 


 

Stephanie Beaumont on April 18, 2011 at 9:03PM wrote:

LOVED This!!! I’ve got a 4 year old and a crazy lifestyle always looking for ways to eat healthier…I’m cookbook-aholic too but have found few that are easy & ENJOYABLE - looking forward to getting this one…YOU SOLD ME. sb


 

Ceri on April 18, 2011 at 9:05PM wrote:

It’s against the law how cute the two of you are together - two of my favourite women in the kitchen! I discovered Do It Delicious on Goop - very cool to see two such successful women supporting each other. Have been loving Gwyneth’s cookbook. The giveaway we did with it on our site has been ridiculously popular. Thanks for another great video!


 

Kimberly on April 18, 2011 at 9:15PM wrote:

ladies… (and Jerry), I feel like I am sitting at the table with you. Wonderful and real. You both seem just as beautiful on the inside and that is very refreshing. I am big fans of you both because of your spirit, can’t wait to start cooking!


 

Kia Robertson on April 18, 2011 at 9:19PM wrote:

I loved this interview…it’s so natural and sweet! I completely understand Gwyneth’s feelings about wanting to help her dad through diet. I was the same when my dad was dying of cancer. I love that she is keeping his spirit alive through a love of cooking! So sweet! Can’t wait to buy the book! Great interview Jessica!!!!!


 

Jessica on April 18, 2011 at 9:57PM wrote:

Such a great interview! So much excitement and love for these recipes. I can’t wait to buy this cookbook.


 

Lara on April 18, 2011 at 10:02PM wrote:

Great interview, looking forward to purchasing the book. Pleased to see that Jerry pretends to be interested just like my hubby just because he loves you both.


 

Mia on April 18, 2011 at 10:14PM wrote:

What a sweet interview! I had this cookbook on my wish list since I read about it last year & bought it right away when it was released. I sat down right away & read it cover to cover. Every recipe I’ve tried so far has been so great! I’ve even been enjoying veggies I’ve never liked before. :D


 

Anne Ingman on April 18, 2011 at 10:23PM wrote:

That was great! What a fun interview and I can’t wait to get the book! Those cookies looked amazing :)


 

Desiree @ chic coastal living on April 18, 2011 at 10:28PM wrote:

Loved this interview Jessica. You did a beautiful job sharing Gweneth’s new cookbook.  I’ll have to buy it right away! and I’m very interested in those cookies…gluten free and sugar free.  I can live off cookies! and Gweneth said they are so healthy that they can be eaten for breakfast. I’ll have to try them. Keep taping those fun videos!


 

Stefania Montesano on April 19, 2011 at 3:08AM wrote:

Hi Jessica,
Thanks so much for this video - it encompasses all that we love - I say we because my hubby loves to eat (like Jerry) isn’t interested in cookbooks (like Jerry) funny (ok no where near as funny as Jerry but funny nevertheless) supportive (like Jerry) and then you and Gwyneth two ‘eaties’ talking about what I love food/cooking/family xo


 

Kim B, on April 19, 2011 at 6:40PM wrote:

Sooo inspiring!!  I think you both should co-host a cooking show!!!!  You both have such GREAT chemistry & GREAT recipes to boot :)


 

Judith Baland on April 20, 2011 at 7:24PM wrote:

Her Awesomeness has written and totally AWESOME Cookbook!


 

Judith Baland on April 20, 2011 at 7:27PM wrote:

I felt like I’d discovered some secret treasure, such a generous spirit is Gwyneth!


 

Kate on April 21, 2011 at 12:26AM wrote:

Such an adorable interview! I’m so looking forward to getting her cookbook- you’ve definitely sold it to me! I love cookbooks that you can really read like a book (like both of yours). Thank you lovely ladies!


 

Chay on April 21, 2011 at 7:55AM wrote:

Great interview!  Love it!  I bought Gwenyth’s cookbook and have made the White Bean Fennel Soup, Fried Zucchini Spaghetti, Banana Walnut Muffins - all really great especially the Fried Zucchini Spaghetti.  My girls (4 and 5) liked all these recipes.  Great job on the interview again and keep the recipe books coming!


 

shauna on April 21, 2011 at 8:23AM wrote:

Jessica that was a great interview.  Gwyneth has appeared on many shows lately but yours was the most honest and truly showed her as a “real” person.  I am going to buy the book because of this.  You should do these more often. 


 

Jennifer on April 21, 2011 at 9:03AM wrote:

Thanks for the video.  I have been a fan of both of yours for a very long time.  I got this book the day it came out, and have loved everything in it so far.  Can’t wait to start cooking from it!  I lost someone near and dear to me recently.  We loved being together- cooking and eating. I’ve been cooking more since- it’s been my therapy. Thanks. :)


 

Janice on April 21, 2011 at 9:14AM wrote:

I got my book in the mail yesterday and am in love!!! I am starting on the recipes tonight for supper!! I love Gwyneth, she’s amazing!! This interview was great, and really shows what an lovely person she is!!! I want to get a book display thing so I can put this book on display in my kitchen!!! YAY!!


 

Stacey on April 21, 2011 at 9:47AM wrote:

Loved this interview. A perfect example of collaboration, not competition, between 2 women, mothers and businesswomen! I will be getting BOTH your books. PS Loved Jerry too, better than seeing him on the cheesy Greater Union ads down under ;)


 

Jennifer on April 21, 2011 at 9:51AM wrote:

Love, love, love this book!! Great interview, too!


 

Jenn on April 21, 2011 at 10:12AM wrote:

Love love this interview. Thank you Jesssica and Gwyneth for giving us moms such great inspiration for keeping our families happy and healthy!


 

Sandy on April 21, 2011 at 10:57AM wrote:

Loved, loved this interview.  We actually got to know more about Gynweth when she was on Spain - On the Road Again with Mario Batali.  She is truly beautiful - inside and out.  A real positive tribute to wives, mothers, and good friends.  Thanks for sharing your life with us.  Have already bought the cookbook and can hardly wait to use it!!


 

Michelle on April 21, 2011 at 1:15PM wrote:

Love love this interview! Gwyneth is painfully lovely with a great sense of humour!!! I look forward to receiving my copy of Gwyneth’s book on Tuesday! Great interview Jessica….I have both your books..outstanding!


 

Laura on April 21, 2011 at 3:19PM wrote:

js, you should be interviewed by me! i have cooking questions, fashion questions, fitness questions, family rearing questions! it would be fun! have a section called “ask jess” <3


 

Aimee Colling on April 21, 2011 at 3:23PM wrote:

Fantastic! I have always been a huge fan of Gwyneth’s and can’t wait to get this book. Love her website and Glee character too!!!!!


 

Karen on April 21, 2011 at 5:27PM wrote:

I can’t wait to get the UK version of the book which is called Notes From My Kitchen Table. We have to wait until May to get it but that’s ok. Thankyou Jessica for this interview I thought it was great and it was nice that you discussed the book with Gwyneth over lots of food on the table I just wish I could’ve joined you at the table.


 

Elizabeth Bolt on April 21, 2011 at 11:46PM wrote:

Lovely interview! Had seen Gwyneth with Rachel Ray, bought the Self magazine, have been a fan. It’s amazing that I can say I tasted her dad’s pancakes as they were the first I had ever eaten as a child. They put such impression on me, to this day I remember the taste and the love Bruce had/was around the table. I’m waiting 4 Gwynnie’s book by mail!


 

Sally on April 22, 2011 at 7:08AM wrote:

I am the proud owner of Gwyneth’s book and share JS’s passion and enthusiasm for this personal expression of love, food and family. I too have a life long love affair with my Father, an amazing cook, who left this world too soon. I will raise my mimosa glass to this fellow daddy’s girl as I serve her frittatas to my entire family for Easter brunch!


 

Lee on April 22, 2011 at 7:51AM wrote:

I am thrilled to see such a wonderful cookbook, but I urge readers to buy local foods, and organic if possible. But double check labels carefully, and NOT be delusibuy organic ‘fresh’ or ‘frozen’ products from China.  The water and air is so toxic therande,  the FDA doesn’t test for heavy metals that plants take up.


 

Robin Schapiro on April 22, 2011 at 11:32AM wrote:

This interview was more than great…I loved it better than any “interview” show on tv. In fact, I plan to rewatch it several more times. The beginning with Jerry included was hilar and fun; and I didn’t want the last part/discussion between Gwyneth and Jessica to end. Not only was I planning on buying the book, I plan on buying several for gifts.


 

Robin Schapiro on April 22, 2011 at 11:35AM wrote:

P.S. to my comment I just posted: I found out about Jessica Seinfeld and getting hooked on her home videos and buying her cookbooks from GOOP.  It’s fantastic that Jessica is now turning her fans on to Gwyneth.  Cudos to both of you remarkable women for giving us GREAT recipes that are SIMPLE and HEALTHY and that guests so enjoy.


 

Heba @ My Life in a Pyramid on April 22, 2011 at 1:02PM wrote:

What a lovely interview :) Gwenyth and you are such inspiring people - I love the relaxed and family-centered approach to cooking that you talk about here! I am looking forward to picking up the book soon!


 

Heba @ My Life in a Pyramid on April 22, 2011 at 1:03PM wrote:

What a lovely interview :) Gwyneth and you are such inspiring people - I love the relaxed and family-centered approach to cooking that you talk about here! I am looking forward to picking up the book soon!


 

Estelle Schlossberg on April 22, 2011 at 5:58PM wrote:

I loved the interview.  I loved the cookbook and I love Gwyneyth.  I just made the brisket from the cookbook for Passover and it blew away all my guests.  It will be a staple in my kitchen and I will make it more often than just for the holidays cause it is really easy.  Everyone wanted the recipe.  That is certainly a compliment.


 

Chris Martin on April 23, 2011 at 9:03PM wrote:

Can’t stand GP!!!


 

Kristen on April 23, 2011 at 11:38PM wrote:

What an absolutely sweet interview.  I lost my lovely mom in much the same way as Gwyneth lost her dad, almost 18 years ago, and had many of the same struggles, hoping to cure her cancer with very clean eating.

I can’t wait to get my copy!


 

Amanda on April 24, 2011 at 11:51PM wrote:

Thank you, Gwyneth! I can’t express how often I have been inspired over the years by your grace and your humor. And through your new book I have had the privlege of learning lessons from your dear father.  I cooked Easter dinner joyously while repeating ‘what will be will be’, and as a teacher, I will alway remember to ‘trust first’:)


 

Sarah on April 25, 2011 at 11:46AM wrote:

I have always been a HUGE fan of Gwyneth and have recently become a huge fan of Jessica Seinfeld. That interview was brilliant. So real & warm and Jerry is still as hilarious as ever! Well done Gwyneth! I can’t wait to get a copy of her cook book!


 

Danielle K. on April 25, 2011 at 3:36PM wrote:

Just saw Jerry live this past weekend as a surprise date from my husband. He still excels at stand up.  Can’t wait to read and try Jessica’s and Gwyneth’s cookbooks! What a delight each of these lovely ladies are! Thanks to GOOP for sharing this link.


 

Andrea on April 26, 2011 at 2:52PM wrote:

I LOVE this cookbook and so glad she shared her fave recipes with us all. I also love that you mentioned her social media platforms - we NEED to get Gwyneth up on Twitter and Facebook!!!!!


 

Valerie on April 27, 2011 at 12:33AM wrote:

Oh my goodness Gwyneth’s book is Amazing! I can’t say enough good things about it. Her pictures, her recipes, her stories, the way she shows you how to change/adjust certain recipes. You won’t be disappointed. I am a cookbook fanatic, but this is one of my all time faves!


 

Thora Magnusson on May 13, 2011 at 5:43PM wrote:

I get GOOP, GP’s newsletter & clicked on the video. I love Jerry; I think I subconsciously named my youngest daughter “Elaine” because I was hooked on SEINFELD. Anyhoo, I love Jessica’s cookbook to make healthful dishes for kids! Thank you Jessica! Love the interview, LOVE GP’s cookbook! Now, I have found your blog, too, so it’s all good. So great!


 

Vanessa on May 16, 2011 at 3:13AM wrote:

I got my copy of The Book a few dass ago, and Love everything Single page. My daughter is so excited to make Bürgers with me. Thank you for this incredible cooking Experience.


 

BETTY on May 26, 2011 at 9:29PM wrote:

My gosh!  How could anyone sit so close to the sun that is Gwyneth Paltrow and not be burned by the red hotness of her awesomeness.  Jessica does not crawl far enough up Gwyneth’s a** to find the true meaning in life…you know, the kind that even poor people can enjoy.  Huaca’s are worshiped less than in that clip.


 

G. on June 10, 2011 at 1:53PM wrote:

You both are so inspiring - thank you for sharing! (PS. Btw, your apartment is gorgeous, Jessica)!


 

MollyGood on August 4, 2011 at 8:35AM wrote:

I don’t know how Gwyneth does it. I’ve been having my kids shuttled off to an apt we bought on a different floor in our building at seven am so I can have my breakfast and do my yoga before I go to the gym. Maybe I can try to see them before I leave for the gym. I really wish I could be as good of a mom as Gwyneth.


 

Blueberry Muffins on September 23, 2011 at 1:35AM wrote:

I enjoyed watching this interview!With her skills and charisma, I bet she’s a fantastic mom! :)


 

Valerie on February 7, 2012 at 11:03PM wrote:

Kudos on the great cookbooks ladies.  I would just like to add that the interview could have done without the “threeway” and “getting laid” commments.  I couldn’t bring myself to watch the rest after that last comment.  How inappropriate for this setting!


 

cora on February 8, 2012 at 6:47AM wrote:

gwynie is gross. we all now that.


 

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