Ina Garten's Husband of 53 Years Still Sends Her Love Texts — She Was 15 When They Became Inseparable

• Ina Garten and her husband, Jeffrey, have kept their tradition of writing love letters for nearly six decades.

• Ina Garten's husband has been her inspiration for almost six decades.

• The couple made a crucial decision that influenced their entire life, but they have no regrets.

Food Network star Ina Garten has been married to her husband, Jeffrey, for over 50 years. People magazine gave us a glimpse of the food connoisseur's upcoming interview with Drew Barrymore on the "Drew Barrymore Show," and they spoke about everything love!

Garten and Barrymore spoke about the chef''s secret to their loving marriage. Communication is one the most critical parts of the couple's relationship, but Garten shared a story of Jeffrey's texting mishaps.

Since the beginning of their relationship, Garten shared that they always wrote letters for each other, but with the evolution of smartphones and instant messaging, Jeffrey has now adapted "love texts."

But Garten revealed that her husband sometimes sends those love messages to the wrong people. One time Garten said he sent a steamy text to her publicist.

Out of curiosity, Barrymore asked what the text said, and Garten did not hold back. She said her publicist showed her the message, and it read, "You are gonna be delicious tonight."

Garten's publicist immediately knew the text was not meant for her. But Barrymore still asked if she turned red, and the Food Network star was not sure of those details, but she said she "imagined so."

However, the couple has kept this tradition for 59 years, one of the most significant contributors to the strong love they share for one another.

Ina and Jeffrey's Love Story

According to Garten's interview with People magazine, she first met Jeffrey when visiting her brother at Dartmouth College. Garten was 15 at the time and Jeffrey was 17, but the Food Network star left a lasting impression because Jeffrey sent a letter and picture of himself to her house.

The "Barefoot Contessa" star remembered running to her mother, gushing over how "cute" the boy was, and showing her the picture.

That letter was the beginning of many more. Jeffrey's love for writing was how the couple stayed in contact while she was in the Army.

Jeffrey was deployed to Thailand for a year, and he sent her a letter every single day. He told People that he was able to have one phonecall with her during his time away.

According to a Food Network article, Jeffrey was attracted to Garten because he thought his wife looked like a nurturer that would take care of him.

Their wedding day also has an adorable story behind it. Garten and Jeffrey tied the knot on December 22, 1968. The author told People that the day was perfect. During the ceremony, it started snowing, which made everything feel romantic.

Although everyone had to dig their cars out of the snow by the end of the ceremony, the moment was beautiful, and that was what mattered.

Garten credits her husband for her success; in fact, she said Jeffrey was the first feminist she had ever encountered. The food connoisseur recalled that she had always loved cooking despite not knowing how to back then, but Jeffrey encouraged her to pursue it as a career.

In 1969, Garten confessed all a girl wanted was to be married, but to her surprise, Jeffrey told her to be independent and figure out what to do with her life.

Garten also wrote a cookbook titled "Cooking for Jeffrey" and dedicated it to her husband, expressing her appreciation for his impact on her career.

The Reason Ina and Jeffrey Decided Not to Have Children

Garten loves to share meals with her friends and her beloved Jeffrey, but the cook has not thought of making meals for her own children.

The "Barefoot Contessa" star confessed that she made she and Jeffrey made the decision not to have children early on in their relationship.

However, the Food Network star admitted that the conversation about kids came up several times, but the couple could never decide when to start a family so they stopped bringing it up.

Even though they are older and have watched their friends and family have children, Garten said she does not regret their decision.

Fortunately for Garten, she said her friends and family have never judged her and Jeffrey for choosing to remain child-free.

She is happy connecting with her friends' children, but Garten admitted that life without kids has helped her and Jeffrey focus on one another, giving them all the freedom they want.

Jeffrey and Garten's jobs keep them apart during the week, but there is never a moment she does not feel like a priority to her husband.

According to People, Jeffrey is the Dean of Yale Business School in New Haven, Connecticut, and Garten works from home in East Hampton, New York.

The cookbook author told People that Jeffrey calls and texts daily, which always makes them feel connected. When they eventually get to spend their weekends together, it's always bliss, said Garten.

After more than 50 years of being together, Garten and Jeffrey only have the sweetest things to say about one another. Their love story has survived a lot and continues to inspire many people.