Mariska Hargitay setting the table, Alec Baldwin shopping for herbs, what more could you ask for? It's a touchstone Barefoot Contessa episode that Nick couldn't be more thrilled to talk about! Cucumber Soup, Lobster and Shells, and Eton mess round out this Summer soiree as Ina hosts the lucky auction winners of The Joyful Heart Foundation's annual fundraising gala. Grab a glass of champagne and enjoy!

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Its Bridge night at Ina's and while Jeffrey is away the Cat's will have FUN. Ina whips up a bold and spicy menu for the Card Sharks topped with a 60's throwback that includes roasted asparagus (Asparagi?) with eggs, lethal pineapple margaritas, spicy Mexican Soup, jalapeño cornbread, and chocolate orange fondue. Enjoy!

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This week we are going back to the very beginning, well...almost. Its time for a Holiday Dinner and as we travel back to season one of The Barefoot Contessa! Ina serves up her famous roast turkey, succulent mashed sweet potatoes, a cheesy spinach gratin, and tops it off with her famous croissant bread pudding! Nick declares his disdain for nutmeg, shades Ina for thinking that her East Hampton backyard could be classified as woods, and makes a fervent plea for more bread pudding options in the world.

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Barefoot Contessa fanatic Nick Kochanov has been celebrating Ina Garten for DECADES, and he is thrilled to finally share his knowledge and enthusiasm for this Food Network icon with all of you! Join Nick in this first episode as he talks about the early days of Ina Garten, the secret ingredients that make the show special, and the joy that The Barefoot Contessa continues to provide him when he needs it the most!

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