The inside dope on Ina

The "Today" show recently delved into Ina Garten's life, seeking some weird tidbits about the culinary star also known as the Barefoot Contessa. Here are some of the more entertaining discoveries:

• Her last meal would be a hot dog and French fries.

• She listens to Taylor Swift when she cooks.

• Her biggest culinary inspiration is Julia Child.

• There's only one fast-food restaurant she'll go to: In-N-Out burger when she's in California.

• There is one dish she never attempts to make: ­cassoulet.

Gingerbread winners

The visitors have voted, and chosen two "People's Choice" winners at Norway House's Gingerbread Wonderland. The adult winner is "Mosque," by Colette Bartkowski of Edina, and the children's winner is "Minnesota State Fair's Giant Slide" by Margot Taylor, with help from Kirsten Taylor and Stephanie Weir of Minneapolis. The exhibit is in place through Jan. 7. Norway House is at 913 E. Franklin Av. in Minneapolis with on-site parking. Admission is $5 to nonmembers and children over 12. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Tue. and Thu.-Sat.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed.; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. To learn more, visit norwayhouse.org.

KIM ODE