Ep 7. Debi Get Your Gun

Debi Mazar and her husband Gabriele Corcos are back for the seventh episode of Extra Virgin season 1, titled "Debi Get Your Gun." In this episode, the couple takes on the challenge of learning how to properly shoot guns, something that Debi has always been curious about but has never actually done.

The episode starts off with Debi and Gabriele heading to the shooting range, where they meet up with a firearms instructor named Tom. Tom starts off with a safety briefing and teaches the couple how to properly handle and operate a firearm. Debi is a little nervous at first, but with some guidance from Tom, she quickly gets the hang of it.

After some target practice, Debi and Gabriele head out to a nearby lake for some duck hunting. They meet up with a group of experienced hunters who teach them the ins and outs of duck hunting, from setting up decoys to properly aiming and shooting at the birds.

Throughout the episode, Debi reflects on her Italian-American upbringing and how it differed from the experiences of the hunters she meets. She talks about growing up in Queens and spending summers in Tuscany, where her family would hunt for wild boar and other game. She also discusses how her family's hunting traditions have been passed down for generations, but admits that she herself had never actually participated in a hunt until now.

Back at their home in Brooklyn, Debi and Gabriele prepare a meal of roasted duck with a side of mushroom risotto, using the ducks they harvested earlier in the episode. They talk about the importance of honoring the animals they hunt by using all parts of the animal and not letting anything go to waste.

As always, Debi and Gabriele's signature style and humor is prevalent throughout the episode. From Debi's initial nerves at the shooting range to Gabriele's attempts at using a duck call, there are plenty of lighthearted moments to balance out the serious topic of hunting.

Overall, "Debi Get Your Gun" is a unique episode of Extra Virgin that explores a topic not often seen on food and travel shows. It's a fascinating look at the world of firearms and hunting, and a great reminder that food doesn't come from the grocery store - it comes from hard work and dedication to the land.