In addition to having no heart, the Barefoot Contessa …

… has no spine.

Enzo’s family, along with the M.A.W. foundation, had confirmed that Garten declined to grant Enzo’s wish due to scheduling conflicts — TWICE — but now, Garten’s rep says she’s willing to play ball.

The rep insists, “[Ina] looks forward to inviting him to spend some time with her at the Food Network studios.”

C’mon, Ina. If you think a kid with life threatening cancer who worships the ground you walk on isn’t a priority, own it, woman!

And kudos to Food Network chefs Beau MacMillan and Michael Symon for stepping up and offering to cook with 6-year-old Enzo instead.

h/t Hot Air