A few weeks ago, one of my friends was hosting a belated housewarming party at her new space and I wanted to bring her something extra thoughtful. I searched through TikTok for some housewarming gift ideas, but kept seeing the same suggestions over and over. Then I stumbled on an old video of none other than culinary icon Ina Garten sharing her hosting gift rule. Her ingenious and somewhat counterintuitive tip on what to gift a host has changed the way I attend parties and get-togethers, while also being a more intentional gift giver on any occasion.