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00:00:02Where is Benton and T delicious food?
00:00:19Thank you to much for watching.
00:00:48are you making me bee pancakes artisanal bee pancakes patent pending shh don't tell the bees
00:01:00whoa you make breakfast look like an art project well i did major in culinary artistry heavy emphasis
00:01:09on pancakes is that actually required to be a private chef not required but you know when you
00:01:16work in other people's homes you need a great deal of creativity patience and just a touch of mint
00:01:34hmm tiniest little detail can turn a meal into an experience but that's not mints you see when you
00:01:45run out you you improvise so basically you're a food magician i prefer culinary artist but uh magician
00:01:53works too yeah dig in
00:02:04oh wow what what is school canceled
00:02:13you got it you're totally gonna be famous you're gonna be cooking for all the coolest celebrities and
00:02:19oh whoa whoa whoa let's not get ahead of ourselves although working for brooklyn myers would be a
00:02:27dream come true let's go she's one of the most respected chefs in the world her manhattan
00:02:34flagship location can you believe it you got the chef hannah you work so hard thank you marcy
00:02:42now whatever happens with this job you better believe that we're still on for our friday cooking classes
00:02:49right yeah you're number one believer right here
00:02:54yeah
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00:03:36i've come from my golden goodness hey please
00:03:39tell me you've stopped up for the weekend or do i have to start rationing my scones
00:03:45got enough for today tomorrow is still bottling
00:03:49translation you're a one-man honey factory who refuses to expand for some reason
00:03:54need more help i can't afford to hire any help what i need is 36 hours in a day that's
00:03:59what i need
00:04:00oh okay okay or maybe just uh extra pair of hands while you're at it yeah that'd be pretty
00:04:05look man we already know the quality is good but if you can't keep up you're gonna start forcing
00:04:09these people to drift over to that plastic squeeze bottle stuff you know what i'm saying
00:04:13you know we don't do that okay we don't compete with sugar water listen this is how my dad's always
00:04:19done it it's slow it's honest but that's how things work here oh yeah yeah it worked back then but
00:04:25not
00:04:25now this place needs some buzz oh come on absolutely intended i'm serious think about
00:04:32it maybe um a website or or some social media a tasting something you know what i mean remind
00:04:38people why your bees are special you're gonna get your honey i'll bring it tomorrow your scones will
00:04:44be fine all right look i only bring it up because i care yeah well you're a good friend case
00:04:53okay thank
00:04:54you i try i try
00:04:55you're a good friend you're a good friend you're a good friend you're a good friend you're a good friend
00:05:11sophistication skill and creativity you've all shown a lot of promise
00:05:19but what matters today is whether or not you're ready to step into my kitchen
00:05:25i started my first restaurant with 12 tables and a stove that broke down halfway through service
00:05:31every single night no money no safety net just me and high standards but even back then i knew
00:05:40people could taste honesty on a plate and when food is honest it connects
00:05:49and that's the secret that nobody tells you equipment will break menus will flop and customers will
00:05:56complain but if your standards are higher than the chaos then your restaurant will survive and it will
00:06:02thrive and that's the difference between a cook and a chef people pack my restaurants around the world
00:06:11because every plate tells the same story consistency flavor identity food that says this is me
00:06:25so this is my task for you create a three course meal make me an original menu that best describes
00:06:34you on a plate two weeks then i taste it and one of you will become my new head chef
00:06:40tell me why do you cook
00:06:47because it feels like home it's a start dig deeper
00:06:57i i don't know we'll find out because when i take a bite i want to know what you love
00:07:06what shaped you what you're passionate about because that's what good food does it tells the truth
00:07:16craveable signature dishes is what i made my career on and that is what i'm asking of you
00:07:21inspire me show me who you are
00:07:26i look forward to our next meeting and in the meantime if you need anything at all my assistant perry
00:07:31is at your service
00:07:49hi
00:07:51so how'd the interview go i've never been to an interview like that before what did you expect
00:07:56it's brooklyn myers your idol the woman practically trademarked perfection on a plate
00:08:02i've imagined working in one of brooklyn's kitchens a million times can you believe i might finally have
00:08:09the chance to do it i'm supposed to present myself on a plate what does that even mean am i
00:08:16supposed to
00:08:17to cook my resume my favorite takeout what's my story ally what's my story you must really be nervous
00:08:24never seen you brazzled that's the problem ever since mom passed i don't really know what my story
00:08:32is anymore everything feels scrambled hannah you know who you are you're the kid who used to sneak
00:08:41mom's cookie dough before it made it into the oven the teenager who made me breakfast in bed before my
00:08:46first day of high school you've built an entire roster of private clients in new york food's always
00:08:53been the way you show love oh that version of me feels like a lifetime ago sounds like you could
00:09:00use some inspiration last week emma was playing in the basement and you'll never guess what she found
00:09:04what mom's old recipe books ally you're a genius that's a perfect starting point i can ask marcy's
00:09:14parents for some time off message some of my other clients that i'll be mia for the next two weeks
00:09:18come home dig through mom's recipes find my story and i'll be right here with you fair warning i will
00:09:24probably burn at least one batch of something just like old times you definitely got the cooking gene
00:09:30for mom i'll see you soon can't wait
00:09:39yes
00:10:08welcome oh hi long drive from the city is it that obvious a little what can i get for you
00:10:15oh wow
00:10:18everything looks so good i have no idea where to start all right well let me make it easy for
00:10:24you
00:10:24we have a tradition around here every first timer must have the house special
00:10:28honey tea you make it sound impossible to turn down listen one sip and you'll understand what i'm
00:10:34saying first one's on me hmm i'm excited
00:10:43hi i'm brooklyn myers and welcome to myers kitchen table today you'll be learning how to make a
00:10:49traditional margarita pizza oh i am so sorry i i didn't no no no i'm so i'm so sorry i'm
00:10:58usually
00:10:59much better on my feet but uh no that's that's my fault i'm so glad you were there to catch
00:11:05me i i
00:11:05wouldn't have had to catch you if i didn't leave that there that was silly are you sure you're okay
00:11:10oh
00:11:10yeah absolutely oh it's heavy what it's a it's a quality jar the jar uh yeah well we've got good
00:11:20jars i mean we've got good good honey to go in the jar all you need is tomato sauce fresh
00:11:31mozzarella
00:11:31fresh basil she's amazing isn't she who her uh i guess so i don't actually know who that is
00:11:46really i don't watch much television one house special honey tea are you sure you're okay oh yes
00:11:54yeah hey don't trip again i'm gonna move that thank you i'm sorry it's all good uh oh uh right
00:12:06thank you thank you thank you okay
00:12:19oh wow this is amazing i told you you didn't hear it from me but around here whitmore honey is
00:12:27the
00:12:27best kept secret your lips are sealed enjoy thank you for this thank you
00:13:08my favorite big city chef gracing our country
00:13:11home get in here hi oh yeah okay honey no problem okay bye oh i'm so sorry i meant to
00:13:22have
00:13:22everything perfect by the time you got here but i had three showings this morning and life made other
00:13:26plans i just love seeing the real estate market in elmond grove giving you such a good run well it's
00:13:32not
00:13:32me it's a spring market but thank you it's um it's been a bit of an adjustment being here
00:13:39without her that was ben by the way he is working late and then picking up the kids from soccer
00:13:45practice but everyone is so excited to see you i am so excited to be here how was the drive
00:13:50it was
00:13:51wonderful
00:14:02wow ali you even kept mom's honey pot
00:14:07oh it's like a time capsule in here just like she left it this place meant so much to her
00:14:15ben's been encouraging a reno for the past few months but i just
00:14:21just can't imagine painting and changing all the fabrics i just don't think i'm ready for that just yet
00:14:40it should be over the moon that you're here
00:14:46oh
00:14:50mom's favorite apron
00:14:53what was this for again she was baking 500 oatmeal raisin cookies for the annual church drive
00:15:00mm-hmm and uh she kept having to make extra batches because they were
00:15:07disappearing lucky for you i think i may have found that recipe in one of mom's old boxes
00:15:13really you want to take a look at what else is in it i would love to
00:15:19oh
00:15:32okay organize chaos breads
00:15:38manes desserts church luncheons and this one just says oops
00:15:46oops might not be the vibe i'm going for
00:15:48mm-mm
00:15:50so take those let's see oh flower petals from her garden
00:15:59she tucked them into the pages to perfume the recipes
00:16:01or she'd use them as bookmarks and forget where she left them
00:16:07oh cheesy potluck lasagna shepherd's pie
00:16:13probably not what brooklyn would be looking for but don't forget jello salad with many marshmallows
00:16:18delicious back then maybe not exactly head chef material now
00:16:22oh but look at this honey lemon sunday chicken and she even wrote hannah's pick in the corner
00:16:28i was eight i liked it because honey and hannah sounded alike
00:16:33you also liked that she let you drizzle you were the official drizzler
00:16:38you took your job very seriously i did cornbread with honey butter spinach salad with honey mustard
00:16:45vinaigrette mom sure did like using honey in just about everything not just any honey
00:16:53whitmore honey it's always whitmore honey what is it about whitmore honey that mom loves so much
00:16:59she even wrote taste first be brave add whitmore honey right here
00:17:08mom's still guiding us from above i think i might have just met someone who might have some answers for
00:17:15us
00:17:29oh hey hello back for another house special probably see i knew you'd be hooked i'm actually here about your
00:17:38honey
00:17:39oh um yeah that's uh whitmore honey from the honey house that's an estate what is the honey house
00:17:47oh that's my friend aaron's beef farm that's where the honey's made okay it's actually the oldest one
00:17:51in the country i think it's been in the whitmore family for three generations he makes one type of
00:17:56honey really really well um can i speak to this aaron maybe well you actually did yesterday i did yeah
00:18:04i mean let's be honest it's rare to see him out in the wild he doesn't get out too often
00:18:09yeah but uh
00:18:11hold on a second here huh just north of the city okay yeah bees buzzing around like they own the
00:18:18place
00:18:19that's the honey house you'll hear it before you see it all right there you go thank you so much
00:18:25i appreciate it well take care you too
00:19:05oh hello anyone here
00:19:19oh
00:19:24Okay.
00:19:34Hi. Hi.
00:19:36Sorry, I didn't see you there.
00:19:41We don't actually open for another 25 minutes.
00:19:44Oh, do you remember me? From the cafe.
00:19:47Yeah. Yeah, of course. Of course.
00:19:51I never forget a face. I get that from the bees.
00:19:55Bees recognize faces?
00:19:57Yeah. Really? Yeah.
00:19:59Once they know you, they never forget.
00:20:04That is so interesting. Yeah.
00:20:07I'm Hannah Jones. Hi.
00:20:09I'm Aaron Whitmore. I know.
00:20:12Oh, your friend Casey told me where to find you.
00:20:15Right.
00:20:15I had no idea about this place.
00:20:19Yesterday, I was just impressed with your jar.
00:20:23And your incredible honey.
00:20:26I think you may have missed a delivery.
00:20:28This package was at the front.
00:20:31Oh, these are the mini jars I ordered for Bee Fest.
00:20:35I forgot about this. Thank you.
00:20:37Bee Fest?
00:20:39Yeah, it's this annual event we host in conjunction with Easter at the Honey House.
00:20:47Hmm.
00:20:49Listen, you'll have to excuse me.
00:20:50I'm really kind of busy and I'm understaffed.
00:20:53So if you don't mind, I just need to get...
00:20:54Oh, I just need a moment of your time.
00:20:56I just have a few questions to ask you about your incredible honey.
00:20:59Uh, okay.
00:21:01Did you mind walking and talking and maybe hiding a few eggs?
00:21:05I know my way around eggs.
00:21:08Poached.
00:21:09Scrambled.
00:21:10Hidden.
00:21:13Yeah, so we're just over here.
00:21:15Of course.
00:21:27So you, um, get questions about Whitmore honey.
00:21:31Well, I recently realized my mom used your honey in almost all of her cooking recipes.
00:21:37She thought it was special.
00:21:38And I was hoping you could tell me why.
00:21:41Is she a chef?
00:21:42Oh, I am.
00:21:44A private chef.
00:21:46I'm actually up for a job.
00:21:48My dream job.
00:21:49Working for Brooklyn Myers.
00:21:51That's exciting.
00:21:51It is.
00:21:53It's actually why I'm here in Elmont Grove.
00:21:55Um, looking for some inspiration on an original menu.
00:22:00She, um, told me to put myself on a plate.
00:22:03When I thought about who I am, it made me think of my mom.
00:22:07And curious about your honey.
00:22:10Maybe using it in one of my dishes.
00:22:11Okay.
00:22:14Well, at the Honey House, we've made premium raw honey for generations.
00:22:19Hmm.
00:22:21And people seem to love it.
00:22:22How do you make it?
00:22:23Can you show me the process?
00:22:27Uh, listen, this sounds really, really interesting and everything, but I, uh, I don't think I have time for a
00:22:34walkthrough.
00:22:35Yeah, I'm stretched pretty thin here, as you can probably see.
00:22:38Oh, what if I help out around the farm?
00:22:41While you gave me a crash course in making Whitmore honey.
00:22:43It's just that I've always worked alone.
00:22:46That's just kind of how I've always done things.
00:22:47Please let me help.
00:22:48It would give me such a great opportunity to observe how to use an ingredient that meant so much to
00:22:52my mom.
00:22:53And maybe figure out what makes Whitmore honey so special.
00:22:58Do you know anything about bees?
00:23:02No.
00:23:03Um, but, but if I don't learn how to break down the components, I, I just won't be able to
00:23:08figure out how to best use them in my menu.
00:23:12All right.
00:23:13Yes.
00:23:13Let's do it.
00:23:14Great.
00:23:16Cheers on it.
00:23:18Cheers.
00:23:19Cheers.
00:23:22We start early tomorrow morning.
00:23:24What does early mean in bee terms?
00:23:42Ta-da!
00:23:46I'm ready for action.
00:23:48Are you planning on going into space?
00:23:49Because the bees are right here.
00:23:51I am not getting stung today.
00:23:53You're going to be fine.
00:23:55Come on.
00:23:56All right.
00:23:57Okay.
00:23:58Uh, actually, just give me that.
00:23:59You don't need that right now.
00:24:00Oh, really?
00:24:01No.
00:24:01Oh.
00:24:03Ready.
00:24:04So, I would imagine that working with bees is like working in a kitchen.
00:24:08It requires trust.
00:24:10If the bees trust you, they're not going to sting you.
00:24:13Um, trust is earned, and I just met these bees.
00:24:16Well, you're going to earn it.
00:24:17I promise.
00:24:18Now, this is all our equipment.
00:24:19This is one of the most important things.
00:24:20This is the smoker.
00:24:21Mm-hmm.
00:24:23The smoke just calms the bees down.
00:24:26Oh, good.
00:24:27Right.
00:24:28Now, pick that up.
00:24:29Don't touch that part, though.
00:24:30It's hot.
00:24:30Don't touch?
00:24:31The metal.
00:24:32Mm-hmm.
00:24:32There you go.
00:24:33Okay.
00:24:33Oh.
00:24:36Okay.
00:24:37The smoke's meant to calm the bees down, not us.
00:24:40I'm calming both.
00:24:41Okay.
00:24:42Okay.
00:24:42All right.
00:24:43You ready to go?
00:24:44Yeah.
00:24:45Okay.
00:24:45Let's go.
00:24:47You got it.
00:24:48Doing very well.
00:24:49Very well.
00:24:49Okay.
00:24:50Now, I'm going to open the front door.
00:24:52Mm-hmm.
00:24:52And you're just going to keep smoking.
00:24:54Nice and steady.
00:24:55Back and forth.
00:24:56Nice and steady.
00:24:56Nice.
00:24:57Got it.
00:24:57Okay.
00:24:57Here we go.
00:25:02Good morning, everyone.
00:25:09Good morning.
00:25:13One teaspoon of honey requires the work of 12 bees flying approximately 40,000 miles
00:25:20and pollinating countless amount of plants, flowers.
00:25:25Wow.
00:25:25It looks like a lot more than 12 bees in there.
00:25:27Oh, no, yeah.
00:25:28There's about 50,000 bees in there.
00:25:32Are you telling me there's 50,000 bees in that box?
00:25:35In every one of them.
00:25:36This is like bee Manhattan.
00:25:38And I thought rush hour on the subway was crowded.
00:25:40I thought, oh yeah, my God...
00:25:42Oh, man!
00:25:42Jeee ini mernesyよね?
00:26:08You're gonna rest.
00:26:08I think I feel like this guy's red all over here!
00:26:08Yashvall shop is always a saint of the earth.
00:26:08Yeah, just so perfect, man.
00:26:08Yeah, everything is wise.
00:26:08But this is going to becomeすごい.
00:26:08Yeah, I think she thinks it's fine.
00:26:10My goalkeeper never?
00:26:10It feels like we have far enough to life.
00:26:25Put this here, right now, you're just going to do long, thin strips.
00:26:33You ready?
00:26:34You ready?
00:26:35You're natural.
00:26:39Keep going, keep going.
00:26:40Get it right in there.
00:26:41Long.
00:26:42Yeah, look at that.
00:26:46I'm going to take this.
00:26:48Uh-huh.
00:26:48This.
00:26:49That's it?
00:26:50Yeah, yeah.
00:26:51Take this one too.
00:26:52It's beautiful.
00:26:53Yeah.
00:26:54What you do.
00:26:56Uh, I'm basically a human honeycomb.
00:26:59Yeah, me too.
00:27:00But you're doing really well for your first day.
00:27:02Oh, really?
00:27:03Yeah.
00:27:03No.
00:27:04So, what's easier?
00:27:06Hurting bees or feeding New Yorkers?
00:27:08Honestly?
00:27:09Depends on the day.
00:27:10Yeah.
00:27:12Bees probably complain less.
00:27:13I bet.
00:27:15All right, I'm just going to go here.
00:27:17Oh, yeah.
00:27:18Let's try to start doing this.
00:27:21Spinner here.
00:27:22Oh, no.
00:27:23No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:25What?
00:27:25I can't believe I forgot.
00:27:27I completely forgot.
00:27:28What?
00:27:28Yeah.
00:27:30Um, I teach a weekly cooking class for a young client and this week's session is virtual
00:27:35and I'm not exactly ready for prime time.
00:27:40I mean, you can use my kitchen if you want.
00:27:43Really?
00:27:43Yeah.
00:27:44Are you sure?
00:27:45Of course.
00:27:46I mean, it's just a country kitchen.
00:27:47It's nothing fancy, but it'll treat you better than the smoker did.
00:27:51I really hope so.
00:27:53Thank you so much.
00:27:54Okay.
00:27:55Uh, I'm going to...
00:27:57Yeah.
00:28:02All right.
00:28:16Tip number one, lean into contrast.
00:28:21Crunchy apple, soft bread.
00:28:24Life's all about balance and so is creative cooking.
00:28:27Aye, aye, Captain.
00:28:29All right.
00:28:30Tip number two, don't shy away from a little spice.
00:28:35Because when chili hits hot honey, it's like opening a door.
00:28:42You never know if you'll be met with sweetness or fire.
00:28:47Makes each bite a little more exciting, you know?
00:28:57You know what, let's focus in here, you know?
00:29:04Okay, I'm going to get some more apples for us.
00:29:06Okay.
00:29:12Wow.
00:29:13Hello, Chef.
00:29:13Hello.
00:29:15Got a little something for you.
00:29:17Really?
00:29:20For me?
00:29:22Are you my personal chef now?
00:29:23I'm not complaining.
00:29:30Mmm.
00:29:33Apple grilled cheese with honey?
00:29:36It's phenomenal.
00:29:37It's also very impressive you were able to make it in my kitchen.
00:29:41At most I can usually imagine there's toast, barely.
00:29:44Well, I mean, if you can make toast, you're halfway to grilled cheese.
00:29:47It's true.
00:29:49Listen, I couldn't have done this class without you.
00:29:51So, great teamwork.
00:29:55Cheers.
00:29:56Cheers.
00:29:58Cheers.
00:30:01Mercy's amazing.
00:30:02I'm really going to miss her if I get this new job.
00:30:06And, apparently, honey is officially a winning cooking strategy.
00:30:10You know, it's funny.
00:30:11My family's been saying the same thing for a long time.
00:30:18Hmm.
00:30:20Maybe I can make Whitmore Honey a through line for my entire menu.
00:30:25You know, somehow incorporated in all the dishes.
00:30:29That's probably the best idea I've ever heard.
00:30:31Of course I'm biased, but it's a really good idea.
00:30:35And if anybody can pull it off, I bet it's you.
00:30:38Yeah.
00:30:45Come with me.
00:30:46Where are we going?
00:30:48I want to show you something.
00:30:50Sure.
00:30:58This is the first hive that my dad built with his dad, my grandfather.
00:31:03Wow.
00:31:04CW.
00:31:05Charles.
00:31:08It split a few years back, so we had to retire it.
00:31:12I probably should have gotten rid of it, but I just couldn't.
00:31:15That's beautiful.
00:31:16When I was a kid, my dad used to bring me out and sit me by the hives.
00:31:21And he used to say,
00:31:23See those bees?
00:31:25They're not in a rush.
00:31:26They're just doing their thing.
00:31:28One job.
00:31:29Done well.
00:31:32Kind of became a family motto.
00:31:35When my dad got sick, I promised to take care of everything.
00:31:39You know, just keep making quality honey.
00:31:42No shortcuts, no gimmicks.
00:31:43Just keep it simple.
00:31:47I was, uh, I was young and I was terrified.
00:31:51But, I don't know, for some reason, keeping it simple felt...
00:31:58Safe.
00:32:00And safe felt like honoring him.
00:32:05Yeah.
00:32:08The problem is, is that, you know, every supermarket shelf nowadays is just filled with these cheap squeeze bottles and...
00:32:17People just grab them without even thinking twice.
00:32:22Hmm.
00:32:23Standards aren't always the fastest way to, um, win people over.
00:32:29Hmm.
00:32:29But they are what last.
00:32:32The honey house sales aren't what they used to be.
00:32:37What if doing one thing well doesn't only mean doing one thing?
00:32:43You hear me out?
00:32:45Huh?
00:32:46So, bees collect from thousands of flowers to fill one honey jar, right?
00:32:51Yep.
00:32:53So, what if what they teach us is that variety isn't the enemy of excellence, but the reason for it?
00:33:00But see, my dad would say that focus keeps the hive alive.
00:33:07Hmm.
00:33:08Everyone has their job.
00:33:10The drone bee, the worker bee, the queen bee, they all have one specific job, and if they don't do
00:33:15that specific job, everything falls apart.
00:33:18Systems are important.
00:33:19Yeah.
00:33:20I know that as a private chef.
00:33:23But if I want to be Brooklyn Meyer's head chef, I need to run a kitchen.
00:33:28Just like you have a whole bee farm to run.
00:33:32Hmm.
00:33:34And the best kitchens are about all hands working together to support the hive.
00:33:43It's fair.
00:33:47Stubborn roots keep things standing, but sometimes they need room to expand.
00:33:57See, whenever I hear a word like that, expand,
00:34:01people say that, but they usually mean something else.
00:34:04Like, they say expand, but they really mean forget or change or make into something else.
00:34:12And the truth is, I don't want to do anything else. I want to do this.
00:34:18What if being something else means giving more access to something that you already have?
00:34:25More ways for more people to enjoy it.
00:34:30See, that's what I love about Bee Fest.
00:34:32Hmm.
00:34:33Right, because there's all these people coming here to experience our honey, and that's what it's all about.
00:34:39I mean...
00:34:42It wasn't for Bee Fest.
00:34:56The truth is, if this season doesn't turn around, I don't know if the honey house is going to be
00:35:00here next year.
00:35:06I'm really sorry to hear that.
00:35:10I still think finding ways to grow is how you protect what your family started.
00:35:16And make sure it lasts.
00:35:21Expand.
00:35:22Okay, you've given me a lot to think about.
00:35:26It's really nice having you here.
00:35:30I really loved being here.
00:35:34Should we head back?
00:35:37Hmm.
00:35:42Daytime is beautiful, but...
00:35:44I don't know, something about night is just so...
00:35:47Peaceful?
00:35:48Yeah, peaceful.
00:35:53It's Brooklyn Meyers.
00:35:55Go for it.
00:35:56I...
00:35:58Um...
00:35:58Okay.
00:36:01Hello!
00:36:02Hannah, there's my rising star.
00:36:05How's the menu coming along?
00:36:07I'm out in the field right now sourcing some fresh ingredients.
00:36:11That's what I like to hear.
00:36:12Couple updates. First, I'm so excited to see what you come up with.
00:36:16You have this grounded energy that feels...honest.
00:36:20That's rare.
00:36:22Thank you. That means so much.
00:36:24Now I'm needed in Belize for the first episode of my travel show much sooner than expected.
00:36:28Which means that the Manhattan launch has been pulled up.
00:36:32Pulled up?
00:36:33Yeah. Um, we are gonna do the menu showdown...
00:36:37next week.
00:36:38Tuesday to be exact. 10am sharp.
00:36:41I will need your finalized menu beforehand.
00:36:43Thank you for the update. I will be ready.
00:36:46Great.
00:36:55She pulled up the deadline.
00:36:56What?
00:36:58Guess I'd better get working on this menu.
00:37:07Oh, I can't believe I'm still figuring out starters.
00:37:11Okay, would you rather...
00:37:12whipped tricotta with honey and pistachios?
00:37:15Imagine it served on an artisanal crostini.
00:37:17Mmm.
00:37:19Or...
00:37:19a more distinctive honey carrot soup shooter.
00:37:23Silky honey ginger soup.
00:37:26Whitmore honey.
00:37:27Dollop of creme fraiche.
00:37:29Sounds like you're leaning more distinctive.
00:37:32I think Brooklyn would want something more distinctive.
00:37:34You know?
00:37:34I have one week to figure out my menu, Allie.
00:37:36One week!
00:37:37Then you better fuel up.
00:37:39You're gonna need it.
00:37:44Oh, I think I have them in too long.
00:37:46Mmm.
00:37:46They're so good.
00:37:47Yeah?
00:37:48Mmm-hmm.
00:37:51I think I have lots of great ideas for mains.
00:37:54But desserts.
00:37:55Okay, this section is all mom's honey favorite highlights.
00:38:00I think it's gonna be down to the wire.
00:38:03Speaking of honey,
00:38:05how's it going with a certain handsome beekeeper?
00:38:09Aaron?
00:38:10Mm-hmm.
00:38:12It's not really what I expected.
00:38:14Very hard-working.
00:38:16Super knowledgeable about bees.
00:38:18Mm-hmm.
00:38:19Kind.
00:38:20You know, I like the way he talks about preserving his family legacy.
00:38:24It's very...
00:38:26noble.
00:38:27How sweet.
00:38:28Sounds like you two are...
00:38:30working well together.
00:38:33Oh, if I put myself on a plate,
00:38:36Allie and Brooklyn doesn't like it.
00:38:38Nice change of subject.
00:38:39Hannah, you've already made it to the final three.
00:38:42You should be so proud you've made it this far,
00:38:44no matter what happens next.
00:38:45Thanks.
00:38:47Oh.
00:38:49Sounds like the bees are calling.
00:38:50We better get ready and go before the kids swarm
00:38:52worse than hives.
00:38:54Who's ready for Bee Fest?
00:39:25Oh!
00:39:26Have fun!
00:39:27But come right back, okay?
00:39:29Yeah!
00:39:29Yeah!
00:39:30Oh, good.
00:39:31Ben's already on it.
00:39:32Oh.
00:39:33You made it.
00:39:34Oh, of course.
00:39:35Cheers.
00:39:37Oh, sorry. Hi.
00:39:38Oh, this is my sister, Allison.
00:39:40Erin, nice to meet you.
00:39:41Yes.
00:39:41And over there, you can spot her two little bees
00:39:44getting their faces painted.
00:39:45Cute.
00:39:46No way we'd miss out on all the buzz.
00:39:48Well, the more the merrier,
00:39:49Bee Fest is always better with family around.
00:39:51This is absolutely incredible.
00:39:53Your bees are bringing the whole community together.
00:39:57It's...
00:39:57Yeah.
00:39:58Yeah.
00:39:58Our mom used to say that this event
00:40:00was the highlight of every year.
00:40:02Mm-hmm.
00:40:03That's nice.
00:40:06I'm glad you could make it.
00:40:09Well, if you'll excuse me,
00:40:11I think I'm needed over there.
00:40:12Oh.
00:40:14Nice to meet you.
00:40:14Nice to meet you.
00:40:18Hi.
00:40:19Hello.
00:40:19Listen, um, there's something else
00:40:22I wonder if you could help me out with.
00:40:24Well, you've been so generous
00:40:26with your honey expertise,
00:40:27I think I already promised you return the favor.
00:40:30So, should I roll up my sleeves?
00:40:31No, no, no.
00:40:32No, that's not necessary.
00:40:33Uh, it's just that we're sure to judge
00:40:35for our honey cooking competition,
00:40:37and I'm wondering if you might know somebody
00:40:40with some culinary expertise,
00:40:43might want to help out.
00:40:44No, I just might.
00:40:46Okay.
00:40:49Now, you won't be too shy to tell Frank here
00:40:52that his, um, his ribs are a little bit overhyped.
00:40:57Overhyped?
00:40:58A little bit overhyped, yes.
00:41:00Never.
00:41:01Hello.
00:41:02Reigning third place champion at your service,
00:41:04which for the record means two people
00:41:06were luckier than me last year.
00:41:09Third place is very respectable.
00:41:11Respectable's not gonna get me a trophy,
00:41:13but these ribs...
00:41:16A bit more honey glazed by Mrs. Robinson herself.
00:41:21Smoked to perfection by yours truly.
00:41:24That's my ticket.
00:41:25Don't let him influence you, see.
00:41:27He does this.
00:41:28He's been campaigning since Christmas.
00:41:30There have been posters, sample sundaes.
00:41:32He even put sauce in the raffle baskets.
00:41:35Hey, quality honey speaks for itself.
00:41:37Does it?
00:41:37Okay?
00:41:38I'm just showcasing its talent.
00:41:40See what he's doing?
00:41:41You see what he's doing?
00:41:42What do you say?
00:41:43Should we get the show on the roll?
00:41:45Oh.
00:41:46Let's do it.
00:41:47You ready?
00:41:47I'm ready.
00:41:48You gotta win me a trophy.
00:41:56This is my very favorite beef-fest tradition.
00:42:00The rules are simple.
00:42:01In fact, there's only one rule.
00:42:04Each one of your dishes must include honey.
00:42:07Whitmore honey.
00:42:08Only the finest.
00:42:10Thank you, Frank.
00:42:11Yes.
00:42:12Each one of your dishes must include Whitmore honey.
00:42:15Beyond that, creativity is your friend.
00:42:17Savory, sweet.
00:42:18The choice is yours.
00:42:20Now, this year, we have a very special guest judge.
00:42:25You may have seen her buzzing around town.
00:42:28She's a New York chef who's come here
00:42:30to lend her palate to our cause.
00:42:33Please welcome Hannah Jones.
00:42:35Oh!
00:42:38Yes!
00:42:42I am thrilled to get to celebrate honey
00:42:45with all of you today.
00:42:51All right, date-fest chefs.
00:42:55This is the moment of truth.
00:42:57Good luck!
00:42:58Good luck!
00:42:59Bye!
00:42:59Bye!
00:43:01Bye!
00:43:02Bye!
00:43:02Bye!
00:43:03Nice to meet you!
00:43:04Bye!
00:43:05Nice to meet you.
00:43:41Ladies and gentlemen, before we continue,
00:43:43I would like to thank all the chefs
00:43:45for your contributions today.
00:43:47You should all be very proud.
00:43:52Your dishes were heartfelt, they were creative,
00:43:55and they were full of Elmont Grove pride.
00:43:58But, as you all know, there can only be one winner,
00:44:03and after much deliberation, we have made a decision.
00:44:09Hannah, would you care to do the honors?
00:44:14This year's B-Fest champion is...
00:44:17Buzz roll, please.
00:44:21Frank, it is incredible!
00:44:25Yay!
00:44:31Congratulations.
00:44:37This has got to be satisfying.
00:44:38Take it back, Frank.
00:44:39Your ribs are not overrated.
00:44:41Not this year.
00:44:44Congratulations.
00:44:44Hey, let's have a photo.
00:44:45Photo with the winner.
00:44:49Who's number one?
00:44:50Frank on three.
00:44:52One, two, three.
00:44:54Frank!
00:44:57Nice.
00:44:59Congratulations.
00:45:01Congrats again.
00:45:03Congrats.
00:45:04Amazing work.
00:45:05Amazing.
00:45:05Yes.
00:45:08That was fun.
00:45:09That was fun.
00:45:09Yeah.
00:45:10Can I interest you guys in a drink?
00:45:12I call this the B-Fest with a twist.
00:45:14Yes, you can.
00:45:15Wow.
00:45:16Thanks.
00:45:18Aw.
00:45:20Well, should we have a toast?
00:45:23To a wonderful day and to your new menu?
00:45:26To your quality honey.
00:45:28Cheers.
00:45:29Cheers.
00:45:33Hmm.
00:45:34Hmm.
00:45:36You know, it's strange.
00:45:38For the first time in a long time, I feel like I finally know what I'm doing again.
00:45:45That's great.
00:45:48Wait.
00:45:50I think I know what you should do.
00:45:53Me?
00:45:55A flavored honey line.
00:45:57What?
00:45:58Lavender, sage, cinnamon, clove, chili.
00:46:02You're one amazing honey infused with different spices.
00:46:05Hold on a second.
00:46:06What?
00:46:07Garlic honey for marinades.
00:46:09Cinnamon honey for baking.
00:46:11Chili honey for wings?
00:46:13The possibilities are endless.
00:46:15Come on, what are you saying?
00:46:18I don't know.
00:46:19I mean, it's not really what we do here.
00:46:21And you could even expand into expressions of honey.
00:46:24Expression?
00:46:25Beeswax wraps with your Whitmore Honey logo on them.
00:46:29Candles with the scent of this exact corner of dusk.
00:46:33Ugh.
00:46:34What about doing a seasonal tasting flight?
00:46:36Spring, summer, fall, and your one thing suddenly becomes a story.
00:46:44No?
00:46:45You're incredible.
00:46:47I mean, the way you talk, it's like you're setting a table.
00:46:50There's a place for everything.
00:46:54It's inspiring.
00:46:55Your passion.
00:46:58It's like you're setting a table for everything.
00:46:59So...
00:46:59So, so, so...
00:47:00What do you think?
00:47:04Okay, sure, let's do it.
00:47:05Okay?
00:47:06Yeah.
00:47:06I mean, look, it could be a great story.
00:47:09One that we could maybe tell together.
00:47:14Well, shall we cheers to that?
00:47:16Cheers.
00:47:19But garlic honey, really?
00:47:20Like...
00:47:21Mm-hmm.
00:47:22I'll show you.
00:47:22It'll blow your mind.
00:47:23Wow.
00:47:33Perfect.
00:47:34Yes.
00:47:35Okay, great.
00:47:41I hope you don't mind.
00:47:43I just need to borrow some of these.
00:47:46Aaron's cupboard is basically honey and salt.
00:47:48Borrow, looks more like a full-on heist to me.
00:47:52Just a little inspiration.
00:47:57Have fun.
00:48:10Hey.
00:48:11Well, if it isn't my favorite new regular, why do you look like a woman on a mission?
00:48:17Because I am.
00:48:18All right, Casey.
00:48:19I need your best cinnamon.
00:48:21All right.
00:48:22The kind that makes people stop mid-bite and smile.
00:48:26Okay.
00:48:28Uh...
00:48:29Well, I got this.
00:48:31It's salon cinnamon.
00:48:33It's milder, sweeter.
00:48:35I get it from an importer I've trusted for years.
00:48:37I use it in my apple spice lattes and in my grandmother's cinnamon roll recipe.
00:48:42Sorry.
00:48:43I feel like I'm giving you all my secrets now.
00:48:44Trust me.
00:48:46It's for a really good cause.
00:48:59All right, Aaron.
00:49:02Spices.
00:49:04Herbs.
00:49:05And a whole lot of Whitmore honey.
00:49:08Are you ready to experiment?
00:49:10Yes.
00:49:11I mean, I'm a little bit of a don't mess with success kind of guy, but I think I'm ready.
00:49:17Okay.
00:49:18Well, lucky for you, I made a career out of, uh, shaking things up.
00:49:23I heard that about you.
00:49:24Let's do it.
00:49:24Okay, so...
00:49:25Let's get started.
00:49:26About...
00:49:26Take one of these, maybe?
00:49:28Mm-hmm.
00:49:28Take this.
00:49:29Yeah.
00:49:30Yes?
00:49:30Yeah, let's start with some honey.
00:49:31Yes?
00:49:32Okay.
00:49:32That's really nice.
00:49:34Yeah, and then sometimes...
00:49:35Let's do it.
00:49:39This is...
00:49:40Yeah, okay.
00:49:41There we go.
00:49:42Look at that.
00:49:43That's another thing.
00:49:44I like that you're looking at it while you're doing it very soon.
00:49:47Can I get you?
00:49:48Can I get you?
00:49:49It's really nice.
00:49:50That's what I'm talking about.
00:49:52Look at this.
00:49:53It's got to go.
00:49:54All right.
00:49:55Beautiful.
00:49:56I'm going to take a hand.
00:49:57Mm-hmm.
00:49:59Okay?
00:50:00You good?
00:50:01Thanks for the dance.
00:50:03Oh, yeah.
00:50:05Look at that.
00:50:07No.
00:50:08No.
00:50:08Okay, here we go.
00:50:10Try this rosemary infusion.
00:50:12Okay.
00:50:13Tell me what you really think.
00:50:14Mm-hmm.
00:50:15Mm-hmm.
00:50:15Mm-hmm.
00:50:22It's really good.
00:50:23Mm.
00:50:23It's really good.
00:50:25Oh, yeah.
00:50:26I didn't think I was going to like it.
00:50:28Mm-hmm.
00:50:28But I like it.
00:50:29It's, um...
00:50:31It's, like, perfumey.
00:50:33It's good.
00:50:33Grounded.
00:50:34Yeah.
00:50:34But balanced.
00:50:35Mm-hmm.
00:50:36Kind of the same with this, um, perfect sweet heat that we found for, uh, the hot honey.
00:50:42I think I might actually use this one for my competition menu.
00:50:46Yeah?
00:50:46Yeah.
00:50:48I love playing with flavors.
00:50:51If you bottle these up, people would line up to buy.
00:50:56You really think so?
00:50:56Oh.
00:50:58If Casey puts these on the counter, they won't last an afternoon.
00:51:01Yeah, I was...
00:51:02I was scared that if you, you know, added the flavors, it would change the honey too much.
00:51:09But...
00:51:10I don't know.
00:51:12I think you're onto something.
00:51:13See?
00:51:15They don't change what your amazing honeybees do.
00:51:17They just showcase that flavor in more ways than one.
00:51:23Simple ingredients, full of heart.
00:51:28People connect with that.
00:51:32You really have a gift.
00:51:34You know that?
00:51:37The way you...
00:51:39See food, your perspective, it's, um...
00:51:43It's amazing.
00:51:45You're making me see it in a different way too.
00:51:51Well.
00:51:53I got a chance to see everyone admiring your honey at Bee Fest.
00:51:58I think I'm just...
00:52:02...pointing out what's, uh, been there all along.
00:52:09I think you've given me the courage to...
00:52:14...try something new.
00:52:16Oh?
00:52:19Oh.
00:52:20What are you thinking?
00:52:21I got an idea.
00:52:24I got an idea.
00:52:25What if...
00:52:26Okay.
00:52:28Before you go back to New York...
00:52:30Mm-hmm.
00:52:34We have a tasting.
00:52:35Okay.
00:52:36Okay?
00:52:36All the different flavors.
00:52:39And we'll see what sticks.
00:52:41Right?
00:52:42You know, who knows?
00:52:44Maybe you'll get another idea for another one of your future menus.
00:52:47Market research.
00:52:49That's what it's called.
00:52:50A wonderful idea.
00:52:51Because thriving businesses don't just sell to their customers.
00:52:56They listen to them.
00:52:58I've heard that.
00:53:01You know what?
00:53:04If Brooklyn Meyers selects my menu, I'm probably going to need a trusted honey supplier.
00:53:12Long term.
00:53:13You supply it.
00:53:15I showcase it.
00:53:16Together.
00:53:17Maybe we can put Honey House back on the map.
00:53:22And I'm not just thinking Elma Grove.
00:53:25I'm thinking everywhere her name carries weight.
00:53:30Being the sole supplier to Brooklyn Meyers, that would really change our business for the better.
00:53:36I think it could.
00:53:37Hmm.
00:53:43I cannot believe I've been having way too much fun and broke the cardinal clean-as-you-go rule.
00:53:51Yeah, well, that makes two of us.
00:53:53I don't think the bees would ever let a mess like that, Slide.
00:53:56Oh, really?
00:53:58They're always efficient.
00:54:00Always.
00:54:02They always work together.
00:54:03There's no wasted effort.
00:54:05And when they want to share directions, they dance.
00:54:10They dance.
00:54:11Yeah, bees dance.
00:54:12You didn't know that?
00:54:14Yeah, it's like they have one mind.
00:54:17It's like how they communicate.
00:54:19You know?
00:54:20It's how they keep the hive alive.
00:54:22Huh.
00:54:25So, no piles of sticky spoons in the hive?
00:54:28Not a chance.
00:54:30Efficiency is survival.
00:54:32That's how kitchens are run, too.
00:54:36Everyone has a job.
00:54:39Don't let things pile up.
00:54:43Precise, steady rhythm.
00:54:44Precise, steady rhythm, huh?
00:54:46So that means, obviously, you must be a good dancer.
00:54:50Oh, my goodness, no.
00:54:52Come on.
00:54:53Two left feet.
00:54:54Come on, I don't believe that.
00:54:56In the kitchen, only partners that follow my lead are my knives.
00:55:04Okay.
00:55:05And I have to work in a lot of different kitchens as a private chef.
00:55:09Is that a good thing?
00:55:10Um, don't get me wrong.
00:55:15Being creative is always exciting.
00:55:18Every client wants something different.
00:55:21Constantly have to reinvent myself.
00:55:25Just that sometimes I just wish it could be simpler.
00:55:30You know, one kitchen.
00:55:32One vision.
00:55:34But nothing about what you do is simple.
00:55:37Anybody can follow a recipe.
00:55:40But the way you create, the way you adapt, that's special.
00:55:48I probably get that from my mom.
00:55:50Some of my best memories are in the kitchen with her.
00:55:53She, um, made cooking feel like magic.
00:55:57She'd often say she'd hope that, um, she would open her own restaurant one day.
00:56:04But she never got the chance.
00:56:07I think chasing this little dream of mine has always been about chasing a little piece of hers.
00:56:15I understand wanting to carry a piece of someone forward.
00:56:19My dad used to say that the bees were the best teachers, and us taking care of them
00:56:23was like our family's way of carrying those lessons forward.
00:56:27Because everything you need to know about life, you can learn from the hive.
00:56:31Really?
00:56:33Patience.
00:56:34Good things happen to those who wait.
00:56:39Cooperation.
00:56:41Good things happen when you work together.
00:56:43And, uh, survival.
00:56:47When that winter hits, the bees survive because they take care of each other.
00:56:53Also, let's not forget, the bees know how to dance.
00:56:58Oh.
00:56:59What?
00:57:05There you go.
00:57:06Um.
00:57:07I'm not thinking you have two left feet.
00:57:11I'm guessing you are a pretty good dancer.
00:57:16I don't know if I'm a pretty good dancer.
00:57:18I mean, I, I ain't got a step or two.
00:57:20Oh.
00:57:21No, you just did a step or two.
00:57:22Yeah, there you go.
00:57:23See?
00:57:24That's all I got.
00:57:24I think we can make a pretty good team.
00:57:28I agree.
00:57:35I think your phone left your room.
00:57:36Yeah.
00:57:41Oh.
00:57:42Um.
00:57:43I just, I, I just gotta take this.
00:57:44I'll be right back, okay?
00:57:45Oh, of course.
00:57:47Hello?
00:57:49I don't think that's gonna be possible.
00:57:54I, I understand.
00:57:55I just thought maybe we had some more time.
00:58:00Yeah, I, I understand.
00:58:01I'll, um.
00:58:05I'll try to figure something out.
00:58:08Okay, thank you.
00:58:08Bye.
00:58:10Is everything okay?
00:58:13Okay.
00:58:15That was the, uh, bank.
00:58:20I think this might be the last year for more honey.
00:58:32A little courage in a cup, but you need it.
00:58:36You're spoiling me.
00:58:37Someone has to.
00:58:39Today's a very big day.
00:58:41You're about to pitch the menu that could change everything.
00:58:43Um, I just hope she sees what I see.
00:58:46She will.
00:58:47You've done the work, and you finally seem happy.
00:58:52You've been smiling a lot more, too.
00:58:54Does this have something to do with Aaron?
00:58:57What?
00:58:58Oh, you know, he's good, very...
00:59:01Don't he's good me.
00:59:03You've been humming around here like a little bee.
00:59:07Well, we danced.
00:59:09You danced?
00:59:09Mm-hmm.
00:59:10With your two left feet?
00:59:11He risked life and limb?
00:59:13Wow, he must really like you.
00:59:16I don't know.
00:59:19It makes me feel like home.
00:59:23I knew it.
00:59:24I knew you liked him.
00:59:25Oh, please don't make this into a big thing.
00:59:27Oh, too late.
00:59:27It's already huge.
00:59:28I am picturing your wedding cake already.
00:59:30It's got a honeycomb, bees embroidered on napkins,
00:59:33little tiny honey jars on every table.
00:59:38Here goes nothing.
00:59:40Me on a plate.
00:59:41Me on a plate.
00:59:41It's already a winner.
00:59:43Nobody cooks you better than you.
00:59:53Good morning, Hannah.
00:59:54Good morning, Chef.
00:59:55Thank you for taking the time.
00:59:57Well, let's see what you've got.
00:59:58Three courses, honey as the through line.
01:00:02Not as a gimmick, as a voice.
01:00:05The starter, shaved fennel and citrus salad with raw honey lemon vinaigrette.
01:00:10Almonds for crunch.
01:00:12Almonds for crunch, beet pollen for aroma.
01:00:13Just balanced.
01:00:16Right.
01:00:17Clean.
01:00:18Smart.
01:00:21For mains, crispy skin chicken, Whitmore honey jus, charred broccolini with a honey garlic
01:00:29glaze.
01:00:30It's layered, but savory.
01:00:33This is excellent work, Hannah.
01:00:35It's cohesive, thoughtful.
01:00:37You've created a clear arc.
01:00:39I really thought about what you said, and it all came back to honey.
01:00:43The same kind of quality honey that my mom used in almost all her recipes when I was little.
01:00:48And I even found the local beekeeper who makes it.
01:00:50It's the oldest bee farm in the state.
01:00:52It's going to be nothing but farm-to-table, fresh ingredients in your menu.
01:00:56I cannot wait to bring back some of this special honey and share it with you in New York.
01:01:01I have to be upfront with you, Hannah.
01:01:03All our restaurants operate on standardized suppliers.
01:01:07Consistency is everything.
01:01:08Oh, I see.
01:01:09Well, surely honey could be the exception.
01:01:11You know, the whole menu is based around the uniqueness of Whitmore honey.
01:01:14I love the idea, truly.
01:01:16But we can't source from one small farm.
01:01:19It doesn't scale.
01:01:21Our guests in New York, in Chicago, L.A., they expect consistency on every plate.
01:01:27In every city.
01:01:28That's non-negotiable.
01:01:30Of course, I understand consistency.
01:01:32It's just that this honey is, it's not sweetener.
01:01:36It's, it's story.
01:01:37It's legacy.
01:01:38It's the difference between ordinary and...
01:01:42Extraordinary.
01:01:44I hear you.
01:01:45And I don't disagree.
01:01:47Your passion for authenticity is the reason why you're one of my finalists.
01:01:53But all my head chefs use the approved standardized list.
01:01:58We can still use your format.
01:02:00You have some strong ideas.
01:02:02Honest head chef material.
01:02:03Thank you very much for your feedback.
01:02:05I will make it work.
01:02:06I'll expect your revised menu by the end of the day.
01:02:09Good luck, Hannah.
01:02:11I'll see you in New York.
01:02:16She loved it?
01:02:17She loved everything.
01:02:21Except the most important part.
01:02:23The Whitmore honey.
01:02:25I have to use her honey supplier.
01:02:29What are you going to tell Erin?
01:02:30The truth.
01:02:31That maybe this changes the plan a little bit.
01:02:35But I'm going to need to find a new way
01:02:38to prove that Whitmore honey is special.
01:02:50Oh, hey.
01:02:51Wow.
01:02:52That shelf is really coming along, guys.
01:02:54You know how long I've been trying to get this guy to mix things up?
01:02:57For years.
01:02:58And he wouldn't budge.
01:02:59Now you walk into my cafe and suddenly we got garlic glow.
01:03:03I hear cinestar, heatwave, and a whole new start for this place.
01:03:07You know, it's pretty exciting.
01:03:09You got this whole place buzzing and not just the hives.
01:03:11You know what?
01:03:12I hear that buzzing from your restaurant.
01:03:16Maybe you should go there and deal with your lunch crowd, please.
01:03:19I'll see you later, guys.
01:03:20See you later, Keith.
01:03:24Sell some scones.
01:03:29She loved the menu.
01:03:30Yes!
01:03:31Yes!
01:03:32I'm so happy, but I'm not surprised.
01:03:34I knew you could do it.
01:03:36There's something I, I, um, I need to tell you.
01:03:40Yeah, sure.
01:03:41What?
01:03:42She won't let me use Whitmore honey.
01:03:47What do you mean?
01:03:48I found out Brooklyn only uses specific suppliers
01:03:53in all her restaurants across the board.
01:03:59But you, you said that you based the menu on, on, on, on this, on, on us.
01:04:05She told me to create an original menu.
01:04:07It didn't even cross my mind that I wouldn't be able to step outside her playbook.
01:04:11I, uh, you sold me on something that wasn't actually real.
01:04:15I believe in it.
01:04:19Aaron.
01:04:21I believe in you.
01:04:23Hannah, I, I pour everything into this.
01:04:26I just, uh, I feel so foolish.
01:04:31You're not foolish.
01:04:32I just don't know what to do.
01:04:34We'll figure out another way.
01:04:36There's no other way.
01:04:37My dad said that there's one way, and I should have listened.
01:04:41Aaron.
01:04:55I told him, Allie.
01:04:58And the way he looked at me, it broke my heart.
01:05:05I can't believe I let him down like this.
01:05:11Of course it hurts.
01:05:13You care about him.
01:05:15But, Hannah, tomorrow you're standing in front of Brooklyn Myers with a menu that's you.
01:05:21That you built from the ground up.
01:05:23Everything you have been working so hard for is finally paying off.
01:05:29I don't know.
01:05:33I don't know if that dream is mine anymore.
01:05:36I don't mean that.
01:05:37I do.
01:05:38Come on.
01:05:41Cooking with Mom.
01:05:43Those were the moments that made me fall in love with food.
01:05:46It was joyful.
01:05:48It was...
01:05:49It felt like me.
01:05:51Being with Aaron reminded me of that.
01:05:54The first time in a long time, he reminded me that cooking is all about love.
01:06:00Not...
01:06:00Chasing Mom's dream or chasing a job.
01:06:05Just...
01:06:06Remembering who I am.
01:06:09When I'm happiest.
01:06:18I think I forgot about that, too, for a while there.
01:06:25I'm still having a hard time accepting that Mom's not here.
01:06:33But maybe sometimes a dream is just changing shape.
01:06:38And there's nothing wrong with that.
01:06:44You always make the hard parts feel so simple.
01:06:48Because I'm your big sister.
01:06:49I keep playing.
01:06:50Bye.
01:06:51Oy.
01:07:03Bye.
01:07:07Bye.
01:07:08Bye.
01:07:09Bye.
01:07:19Wow, aren't you sure of yourself?
01:07:29Is that you, Mom?
01:07:32Trying to tell me to stop being scared?
01:07:37Follow my heart?
01:07:46Okay, Mom. I hear you.
01:08:17Chef Myers, thank you for your time, your faith, and for challenging me to cook me on a plate. That
01:08:26invitation changed me in ways I didn't expect.
01:08:31You sure you wanna do this? You're really pulling out of the running to be Brooklyn's head chef.
01:08:38I'm gonna call Brooklyn's assistant right after I send this email.
01:08:43It's the most difficult decision, but I realize now that who I am as a chef is measured by the
01:08:51heart behind my food.
01:08:53And the story I'm willing to tell. Honestly.
01:09:01With respect and gratitude, Hannah Jones.
01:09:09Send.
01:09:25Hey, Frank.
01:09:26Well, there you are.
01:09:28Stopped by the shop for my usual jar, and there was no one at the counter. Figured I'd find you
01:09:33out back with the bees.
01:09:35Yeah, sorry about that. Just...
01:09:39Haven't been myself lately.
01:09:41Hmm. Listen, son. Take it from me. Life's not meant to be lived alone, working six days a week until
01:09:50you're bone tired.
01:09:52Now, I know your dad kept this place standing in tradition, but maybe it's your turn to carry it forward
01:09:58with a little imagination.
01:10:03I don't know about that, Frank. I thought I was building something with someone, but it turns out all she
01:10:08might have had were good intentions.
01:10:12Good intentions don't pay the bills.
01:10:15Well, good intentions are the start of any harvest, but you still have to plant new seeds.
01:10:21You gotta put in the work. You gotta trust the seasons. Intentions only matter if you let them grow into
01:10:27something.
01:10:28Your dad would be proud, Aaron. You just have to give yourself permission to think outside the box.
01:10:35Okay? You'll be all right.
01:10:55Anna. Good morning.
01:10:57Good morning, Casey.
01:10:59How you doing?
01:11:01I'm, um, actually heading back to New York for a little bit.
01:11:05And I wanted to pick up an original jar for a young client.
01:11:11One jar. Coming up.
01:11:13Oh, no. On the house.
01:11:18Here you go.
01:11:19That means a lot. Thank you, Casey.
01:11:24I truly had no idea that I wouldn't be allowed to engage outside suppliers.
01:11:29It was a good idea, you know.
01:11:32He talks about the new flavors, but truth is, I don't think he's gonna move forward without your guidance.
01:11:39He's not gonna do the launch?
01:11:41I don't think so.
01:11:42He'll come around, though.
01:11:44You know?
01:11:45Soon, I hope.
01:11:48You've already done more for him than you realize.
01:11:51He may not see it clearly today, but he will.
01:11:54I'm sure of it.
01:11:55I hope so.
01:11:59I've been talking up Whitmore Honey to my network of New York clients, and they're very curious.
01:12:05Yeah.
01:12:05I'm sure that once they taste it, they'll be hooked.
01:12:10Well, that is good to hear.
01:12:11I'll let them know.
01:12:12I'm actually headed over to the Honey House later on.
01:12:17Oh, thank you.
01:12:25Well, here you are, Hannah Jones.
01:12:33What a charming place.
01:12:35Chef Myers, what are you doing here?
01:12:39Well, I stopped by your sister's place looking for you, and she said that I could find you here.
01:12:45Brooklyn Myers in my cafe.
01:12:47Wow.
01:12:48Good to meet you.
01:12:49Oh, man.
01:12:50I am such a huge fan.
01:12:52I play your show, Myers Kitchen Table, in my shop like 24-7.
01:12:56Like, it's a go-to.
01:12:58That's nice to hear.
01:12:59It's always great to meet a fan.
01:13:01A fan.
01:13:04Listen, cinnamon in the grounds before brewing.
01:13:07When I picked up that little tip, my customers treat me like a coffee whisperer.
01:13:11That sounds delicious.
01:13:12I will take a cup of coffee with a splash of almond milk.
01:13:15From me?
01:13:16Do you mind if I steal Hannah for a moment?
01:13:19Yes.
01:13:19Of course.
01:13:20Of course.
01:13:21I will get that done for you now, and welcome to Almond Grove.
01:13:28Sorry.
01:13:29Shall we?
01:13:30Absolutely.
01:13:40I'll admit, Hannah, when my assistant told me that you were pulling out of the running
01:13:44to be my head chef, I didn't believe it.
01:13:47No one has ever done that, especially somebody with your kind of promise.
01:13:51I can't even tell you how much it means to me to hear you say that.
01:13:56First of all, I want to thank you for the opportunity and the encouragement and the standard that you set.
01:14:05I will take those lessons with me forever.
01:14:10Working for you has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember.
01:14:14So what changed?
01:14:16Your assignment.
01:14:19Designing a menu that's me on a plate.
01:14:23I thought I understood what that meant, but then somewhere along the way, it...
01:14:30It changed me.
01:14:32I quite liked the menu you planned to present.
01:14:35That's just it.
01:14:36That menu was born from ingredients and people whose names and histories I can't separate from the dishes themselves.
01:14:45And if I can't present that in their honest way, I wouldn't feel true.
01:14:55When food is honest...
01:14:57It connects.
01:14:58Right.
01:15:00I feel like I found my voice as a chef.
01:15:06And it's a little bit different than yours, Chef Myers.
01:15:09Your polished, sophisticated, culinary mastery.
01:15:14Mine is a little more...
01:15:17rustic.
01:15:18Perhaps more farm to table of a feel.
01:15:23That...
01:15:24is where my heart is.
01:15:27And once I see it...
01:15:30I don't think I can unsee it.
01:15:32You remind me of my younger self.
01:15:36And it sounds like you're opening up your own restaurant.
01:15:43Maybe...
01:15:43I am?
01:15:46Will you excuse me for a second?
01:15:50Casey?
01:15:51Yeah?
01:15:51Are you still going to the Honey House?
01:15:52Yeah?
01:15:53Do you have any more of that fancy cinnamon?
01:15:54Of course.
01:15:55Great. Can you bring and meet you there?
01:15:56Sure.
01:15:57Awesome.
01:15:58Brooklyn, I'm so sorry to cut this short, but...
01:16:01I think I have to go.
01:16:03Before you do, are you looking for investors?
01:16:18Good morning.
01:16:19Good morning, little lady.
01:16:21Frank, I'm going to need a hand and some of your best produce.
01:16:24I want to put together a little something special for Aaron,
01:16:27and I think I'm going to need some help.
01:16:28What do you say?
01:16:29I'd say it looks like you came to the right place.
01:16:32Great.
01:16:36How many jars do you think we're going to need?
01:16:38I'm thinking...
01:16:40a lot.
01:16:42Starting to understand why you appointed me chief of operations.
01:16:46All right, we'll start with four flavors, half dozen each.
01:16:50I will wrestle with the bees.
01:16:52You...
01:16:54wrestle with the labels.
01:16:58All right, bees.
01:17:00Let's dance.
01:17:03Can you see any sign of Aaron?
01:17:05He's at the bank this afternoon.
01:17:06Oh.
01:17:07We've got some time.
01:17:08Okay.
01:17:08You've got this.
01:17:14Sure you got this?
01:17:15Don't worry.
01:17:16I'm going to be just fine.
01:17:18All right.
01:17:19Yes.
01:17:21Great.
01:17:22Can I get a jar?
01:17:25Oh, this is a jar.
01:17:26Excellent.
01:17:28Hey, listen.
01:17:29You won.
01:17:31Success.
01:17:33Thanks, guys.
01:17:35Okay, great.
01:17:35We might need another jar.
01:17:40There we go.
01:17:42Ready?
01:17:42And...
01:17:43I'm going to swap again.
01:17:45You need garlic, peppers, and cinnamon.
01:18:05Okay.
01:18:06Casey, you can go get Aaron.
01:18:08And I will, uh, go become less of a human honeycomb.
01:18:12Good idea.
01:18:13All right.
01:18:13All right.
01:18:27Somehow I knew I'd find you here.
01:18:30How was the meeting?
01:18:35How do you think?
01:18:37How do you think?
01:18:37That bad, huh?
01:18:38Yeah.
01:18:40Well, he'll never guess who was at the cafe today.
01:18:44Brooklyn Myers.
01:18:47The TV...
01:18:48Mm-hmm.
01:18:48Restaurant terminal?
01:18:49Yes, sir.
01:18:51Right here in our little town, man.
01:18:52I was like, wow, you know.
01:18:55Yeah, it was good.
01:18:58That means Hannah got the job.
01:19:01Good for her.
01:19:05She deserves every bit of success.
01:19:08She is one of a kind.
01:19:11She's a brilliant case.
01:19:14Big city chef.
01:19:16Bright future.
01:19:18And that's where she belongs.
01:19:20In the spotlight.
01:19:23Not...
01:19:24In the middle of the woods.
01:19:26Where the guy spends his days chasing bees around.
01:19:30The honey house is a treasure.
01:19:34Don't sell yourself short, okay?
01:19:38So he believes in what you're doing, yeah?
01:19:41Thanks.
01:19:44Come on.
01:19:45Let's go close up shop.
01:19:47Yeah?
01:19:48Sure.
01:19:52Come on, let's go.
01:19:54Yeah.
01:20:00Surprise!
01:20:04Well, looks like your bees and I are officially on trusting terms.
01:20:13Did you...
01:20:14Harvest honey?
01:20:15Well, I had a bit of help.
01:20:19Come on, don't look so surprised.
01:20:21I also had a fantastic mentor.
01:20:29Yeah.
01:20:31I thought you'd...
01:20:32You're halfway to New York by now.
01:20:34Well, that was the original plan.
01:20:37I actually decided not to take Brooklyn's offer.
01:20:41This is your dream job.
01:20:42This is everything you've worked for.
01:20:43You can't just...
01:20:44walk away.
01:20:46It was my dream job.
01:20:48Because of you, I realized that the type of food I like to make...
01:20:52is not about polish or show.
01:20:56It's about...
01:20:58love.
01:21:00And family.
01:21:02And honesty.
01:21:05Just like Whitmer honey.
01:21:08That's what makes your honey so special.
01:21:12I don't know what to say.
01:21:14I'm so sorry about what happened with Brooklyn.
01:21:16I think that the new line of honey that we created is exceptional.
01:21:19And I really wanted you to see just how special it really is.
01:21:23Listen.
01:21:24I was just afraid that...
01:21:27change would...
01:21:29make me lose the past and...
01:21:31you made me see that...
01:21:33the opposite's true.
01:21:35So...
01:21:37we...
01:21:38both agree...
01:21:39that I was meant to...
01:21:41be with you?
01:21:43Well, technically, I...
01:21:44I am the beekeeper.
01:21:45Oh.
01:21:46I still am.
01:21:48Pardon the interruption.
01:21:49But there's a long line of townsfolk outside swarming for your flavored honey.
01:21:55Right.
01:21:55Yes.
01:21:56We should...
01:21:57let's...
01:21:57we should...
01:21:58Oh, you should take a look.
01:21:59Yeah, let's do it.
01:22:03This...
01:22:05this is perfect.
01:22:07Let's just say that Hannah has a way of bringing the best out of people...
01:22:10and honey.
01:22:11I don't think I can hold them off much longer.
01:22:14You may have asked for a little extra help from the hive to help with your lodge.
01:22:18Well, it sounds like the honey house is officially open. Am I right?
01:22:21Yes.
01:22:22Right.
01:22:23Let's see who wants some, uh, new flavored samples.
01:22:26Mm-hmm.
01:22:26Let's see you guys in a bit.
01:22:27My kids are already crazy about Sinistar.
01:22:31Did I tell you?
01:22:32Ben and I decided to start renovating the house this month.
01:22:36Oh, Allie.
01:22:37We figured it was time now that my sister plans to stick around for a while.
01:22:41Mom would be so happy for you.
01:22:44Mom would be so happy for you.
01:22:48Thanks, Frank.
01:22:52I didn't even tell you the best part yet.
01:22:54The best part?
01:22:55What could possibly top this?
01:22:58I told Brooklyn the inspiration for my menu was farm-to-table, sweet, rustic charm.
01:23:06And she offered to invest in a restaurant of my own.
01:23:09You serious?
01:23:10My menu.
01:23:11Your honey.
01:23:12I know this property with a great deal of unused space outside of Bee Fest duties, of course.
01:23:18I think the guy who runs that space would love to have you.
01:23:22So, what do you think of my new restaurant?
01:23:25The family plate.
01:23:28Right across from the honey house.
01:23:29I think it's perfect.
01:23:32Just like you.
01:23:35You did this.
01:23:37We did this.
01:23:39You inspire me here.
01:23:42Your story.
01:23:45Your family legacy.
01:23:47The way you love this farm.
01:23:51Every dish at the family plate will carry that same heart.
01:23:59For making life so much sweeter.
01:24:03Thank you for giving me something I didn't even know I needed.
01:24:08Stability.
01:24:10Belonging.
01:24:12One.
01:24:13One.
01:24:14Beautiful heart.
01:24:21You know, this used to be my favorite place in the whole world.
01:24:27Now it's our place.
01:24:30It's our story.
01:24:33It's just beginning.
01:24:37Are we dancing?
01:24:39Are we doing the bee dance?
01:24:40Maybe.
01:24:41I mean, I don't like the rules here.
01:24:45All I know is that if I'm dancing with you,
01:24:49that's the only place I ever want to be.
01:24:52But he was...
01:24:54just about to say the same thing.
01:24:58Darling, I'm yours.
01:25:03You will I see.
01:25:09Darling, I'm yours.
01:25:14You will I see.
01:25:21Yeah, I know that you love me.
01:25:27Yeah, I know that you love me.
01:25:37Yeah, yeah, yeah
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