Joanna Gaines, popular TV personality and star of “Fixer Upper,” recently shared her preferences for holiday dining, including revealing the celebrity chef she dreams of having cook her Christmas dinner. During the filming of Magnolia Network and Food Network’s Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition, Gaines aired her thoughts on holiday hosting in an Instagram clip posted on December 8.
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In the video, Joanna Gaines, alongside her husband Chip Gaines, expressed her opinions on holiday foods. She mentioned that her favorite holiday dish is her mother’s dressing, highlighting the sentimental value of family recipes during festive gatherings. However, Gaines did not hold back when it came to her views on holiday fare, stating that she finds ham to be the most overrated holiday food.
When asked which celebrity chef she would most like to have prepare her holiday meal, Joanna Gaines did not hesitate to name Ree Drummond, known as the Pioneer Woman from Food Network. Gaines expressed her belief that she and Drummond would have a great time together in the kitchen, despite not having collaborated on any TV shows so far. The mutual admiration between the two culinary experts is evident, as Drummond has previously praised Gaines in media interviews.
For Joanna Gaines, punctuality is key when it comes to hosting guests at her own gatherings. She prefers guests to arrive early rather than late, emphasising the importance of serving food while it is still warm. Gaines admitted to being meticulous when planning food for events, treating it like a production where timing is crucial to ensure a delightful dining experience for her guests.
While Joanna Gaines made waves on Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition, she and her husband Chip have a new show on the horizon to kick off the holiday season. “Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House” follows the couple as they embark on their first-ever Fixer Upper project outside of Texas, transforming a 1960s mountain property into a vacation retreat for their family. The new series promises viewers a captivating look at the renovation journey across three episodes.
“Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House” premieres on Tuesday, December 9 at 9 p.m. ET on Magnolia Network and HGTV, with streaming options available on HBO Max and discovery+. Fans of the Gaines duo can witness their creative expertise and design flair in action as they breathe new life into the picturesque mountain property, creating a dream home away from home.
As Joanna Gaines continues to captivate audiences with her insights into holiday dining and design inspirations, fans eagerly anticipate the premiere of “Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House” to witness the couple’s latest renovation project unfold. Stay tuned for a glimpse into the Gaines’ magical world of transformative design and heartfelt family moments on their exciting new series.