Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics Season 10 Episode 6 Barefoot in Los Angeles
- TVG
- August 8, 2015
- 42 min
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 10 episode 6, titled "Barefoot in Los Angeles," follows host Ina Garten as she ventures out of her East Hampton kitchen and heads to the West Coast to visit some of her favorite food spots in Los Angeles.
Garten starts her trip by visiting one of the city's popular markets to shop for fresh ingredients she'll need for a picnic she's planning to have at an outdoor concert. She carefully selects different types of cheese, bread, and tomatoes while giving viewers tips on what to look for when picking fresh produce.
After the market, Garten stops by a trendy café to meet up with a friend and enjoy some coffee and pastries. She then heads to a local Japanese food store to pick up some unique ingredients like ponzu sauce and yuzu juice which she'll be using in her upcoming recipes.
For lunch, Garten visits a seafood restaurant located by the beach. She samples different dishes like a grilled octopus salad and a fish sandwich while chatting with the chef and learning about his cooking techniques.
After lunch, Garten heads back to her friend's house to prepare for the picnic they'll be having later that day. She makes a delicious roasted vegetable panini with goat cheese and arugula pesto and a tasty tomato salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. Garten and her friend then head to the concert where they enjoy their picnic while listening to live music.
For dinner, Garten heads to a Mexican restaurant where she tries different tacos and salsas while learning about traditional Mexican cuisine. She also gets a chance to make her own guacamole at the table using fresh avocados, lime, and salt.
After a long day of exploring and eating, Garten heads back to her hotel where she prepares a simple breakfast for the next day using some of the ingredients she picked up at the market. She makes a frittata with leeks and scallions and some roasted tomatoes, which she serves with a side of toast.
"Barefoot in Los Angeles" is a fun episode that showcases some of the city's best food spots while giving viewers new recipe ideas inspired by different cuisines. Garten's adventurous spirit and passion for cooking shines through as she explores a new city and shares her knowledge and expertise with her viewers.