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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
00:01:08emphasis on pancakes is that actually required to be a private chef not required but you know
00:01:15when you work in other people's homes you need a great deal of creativity patience and just a touch
00:01:24of mint tiniest little detail can turn a meal into an experience but that's not mint
00:01:43you see when you run out you you improvise so basically you're a food magician
00:01:49i prefer culinary artists but uh magician works too yeah dig in
00:02:04oh wow what what is school canceled
00:02:13you've got it you're totally gonna be famous you're gonna be cooking for all the coolest
00:02:18celebrities and oh whoa whoa whoa let's not get ahead of ourselves
00:02:24although working for brooklyn myers would be a dream come true
00:02:30she's one of the most respected chefs in the world her manhattan flagship location can you believe it
00:02:37you got the chef hannah you work so hard thank you marcy now whatever happens with this job
00:02:45you better believe that we're still on for our friday cooking classes right yeah you're number one
00:02:52you're number one believer right here
00:02:54yeah
00:02:55so
00:03:04so
00:03:07so
00:03:35Ah, I've come from my golden goodness.
00:03:38Hey, please tell me you've stocked up for the weekend
00:03:40or do I have to start rationing my scones?
00:03:45Got enough for today.
00:03:46Tomorrow is still bottling.
00:03:49Translation, you're a one-man honey factory
00:03:51who refuses to expand for some reason.
00:03:54Need more help?
00:03:55I can't afford to hire any help.
00:03:57What I need is 36 hours in a day.
00:03:59That's what I need.
00:04:00Okay, okay.
00:04:01Or maybe just an extra pair of hands while you're at it.
00:04:03Yeah, that'd be pretty good.
00:04:05Look, man, we already know the quality is good.
00:04:07But if you can't keep up,
00:04:09you're going to start forcing these people
00:04:10to drift over to that plastic squeeze bottle stuff.
00:04:12You know what I'm saying?
00:04:13No, no, no.
00:04:14You know, we don't do that, okay?
00:04:16We don't compete with sugar water.
00:04:17Listen, this is how my dad's always done it.
00:04:19It's slow.
00:04:20It's honest.
00:04:21But that's how things work here.
00:04:23Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:04:23It worked.
00:04:24Back then.
00:04:25But not now.
00:04:26This place needs some...
00:04:29buzz.
00:04:30Oh, come on.
00:04:30Pun absolutely intended.
00:04:32I'm serious.
00:04:32Think about it.
00:04:33Maybe a website or some social media, a tasting.
00:04:37You know what I mean?
00:04:38Remind people why your bees are special.
00:04:41You're going to get your honey.
00:04:42I'll bring it tomorrow.
00:04:43Your scones will be fine.
00:04:45All right?
00:04:48Look, I only bring it up because I care.
00:04:51Yeah, well, you're a good friend, Case.
00:04:53Okay?
00:04:54I try.
00:04:55I try.
00:05:12Sophistication, skill, and creativity.
00:05:16You'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
00:05:30service every single night.
00:05:33No money, no safety net.
00:05:36Just me and high standards.
00:05:38But even back then, I knew people could taste honesty on a plate.
00:05:44And when food is honest, it connects.
00:05:49And that's the secret that nobody tells you.
00:05:51Equipment will break.
00:05:53Menus will flop.
00:05:54And customers will complain.
00:05:57But if your standards are higher than the chaos, then your restaurant will survive and
00:06:02it will thrive.
00:06:03And that's the difference between a cook and a chef.
00:06:09People pack my restaurants around the world because every plate tells the same story.
00:06:20Food that says, this is me.
00:06:25So this is my task for you.
00:06:28Create a three-course meal.
00:06:30Make me an original menu that best describes you on a plate.
00:06:36Two weeks.
00:06:37Then I taste it and one of you will become my new head chef.
00:06:42Tell me, why do you cook?
00:06:46Because it feels like home.
00:06:50It's a start.
00:06:52Dig deeper.
00:06:56I...
00:06:58I don't know.
00:07:00We'll find out.
00:07:02Because when I take a bite, I want to know what you love.
00:07:06What shaped you.
00:07:08What you're passionate about.
00:07:10Because that's what good food does.
00:07:13It tells the truth.
00:07:16Crapeable Signature Dishes is what I made my career on.
00:07:18And that is what I'm asking of you.
00:07:21Inspire me.
00:07:22Show me who you are.
00:07:26I look forward to our next meeting.
00:07:28And in the meantime, if you need anything at all, my assistant Perry is at your service.
00:07:33I look forward to our next meeting.
00:07:49Hi.
00:07:51So, how'd the interview go?
00:07:53I've never been to an interview like that before.
00:07:56What did you expect?
00:07:57It's Brooklyn Myers.
00:07:58Your idol.
00:07:58The woman practically trademarked perfection on a plate.
00:08:01I've imagined working in one of Brooklyn's kitchens a million times.
00:08:07Can you believe I might finally have the chance to do it?
00:08:11I'm supposed to present myself on a plate.
00:08:14What does that even mean?
00:08:16Am I supposed to cook my resume?
00:08:18My favorite takeout?
00:08:20What's my story, Allie?
00:08:22What's my story?
00:08:23You must really be nervous.
00:08:24I've never seen you brazzled.
00:08:27That's the problem.
00:08:28Ever since mom passed, I don't really know what my story is anymore.
00:08:34Everything feels scrambled.
00:08:37Hannah, you know who you are.
00:08:40You're the kid who used to sneak mom's cookie dough before it made it into the oven.
00:08:43The teenager who made me breakfast in bed before my first day of high school.
00:08:47You've built an entire roster of private clients in New York.
00:08:52Food's always been the way you show love.
00:08:54Oh, that version of me feels like a lifetime ago.
00:08:59Sounds like you could use some inspiration.
00:09:01Last week, Emma was playing in the basement and you'll never guess what she found.
00:09:05What?
00:09:05Mom's old recipe books.
00:09:08Allie, you're a genius.
00:09:10That's a perfect starting point.
00:09:12I can ask Marcy's parents for some time off, message some of my other clients that I'll
00:09:17be MIA for the next two weeks, come home, dig through mom's recipes, find my story.
00:09:21And I'll be right here with you.
00:09:23Fair warning, I will probably burn at least one batch of something.
00:09:26Just like old times.
00:09:28You definitely got the cooking gene from mom.
00:09:31I'll see you soon.
00:09:33Can't wait.
00:09:38Yes.
00:10:07Welcome.
00:10:09Oh, hi.
00:10:10Long drive from the city?
00:10:11Is it that obvious?
00:10:13A little.
00:10:14What can I get for you?
00:10:18Oh, wow.
00:10:18Everything looks so good.
00:10:20I have no idea where to start.
00:10:22All right.
00:10:23Well, let me make it easy for you.
00:10:25We have a tradition around here.
00:10:26Every first timer must have the house special, honey tea.
00:10:29You make it sound impossible to turn down.
00:10:32Listen, one sip and you'll understand what I'm saying.
00:10:35First one's on me.
00:10:36Hmm.
00:10:37I'm excited.
00:10:43Hi, I'm Brooklyn Myers and welcome to Myers Kitchen Table.
00:10:47Today, you'll be learning how to make a traditional margarita pizza.
00:10:52It's...
00:10:52Oh, I am so...
00:10:54Sorry, I didn't...
00:10:56No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:10:57I'm so sorry.
00:10:58I'm usually much better on my feet, but...
00:11:02No, that's my fault.
00:11:03I'm so glad you were there to catch me.
00:11:05I wouldn't have had to catch you if I didn't leave that there.
00:11:08That was silly.
00:11:08Are you sure you're okay?
00:11:10Oh, yeah, absolutely.
00:11:12Oh, it's heavy.
00:11:14What?
00:11:14It's a quality jar.
00:11:17The jar?
00:11:19Yeah, well, we've got good jars.
00:11:21I mean, we've got good honey to go in the jar.
00:11:28All you need is tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil.
00:11:34She's amazing, isn't she?
00:11:37Who?
00:11:37Her?
00:11:38Mm.
00:11:40Uh, I guess so.
00:11:42I don't actually know who that is.
00:11:46Really?
00:11:47I don't watch much television.
00:11:50One house special, honey tea.
00:11:52Are you sure you're okay?
00:11:54Oh, yes.
00:11:54Hey, don't trip again.
00:11:56I'm going to move that.
00:11:59I...
00:11:59Sorry.
00:12:00It's all good.
00:12:02Uh...
00:12:02Oh, uh...
00:12:03Right.
00:12:09Okay.
00:12:18Oh, wow.
00:12:21This is amazing.
00:12:22I told you.
00:12:24You didn't hear it from me, but around here, Whitmore honey is the best-kept secret.
00:12:28Lips are sealed.
00:12:30Enjoy.
00:12:31Thank you for this.
00:12:54Okay.
00:12:56Okay.
00:13:00Okay.
00:13:07Oh, look at you.
00:13:08My favorite big city chef greasing our country home.
00:13:12Get in here.
00:13:14Hi.
00:13:15Oh.
00:13:16Uh-huh.
00:13:17Yep.
00:13:17Okay, honey.
00:13:18No problem.
00:13:19Okay.
00:13:19Bye.
00:13:20Oh.
00:13:21I'm so sorry.
00:13:22I meant to have everything perfect by the time you got here, but I had three showings this morning
00:13:25and life made other plans.
00:13:26I just love seeing the real estate market in Elmont Grove giving you such a good run.
00:13:31Well, it's not me.
00:13:32It's a spring market, but thank you.
00:13:35It's, um, it's been a bit of an adjustment being here without her here.
00:13:41That was Ben, by the way.
00:13:42He is working late and then picking up the kids from soccer practice, but everyone is so excited
00:13:47Good to see you.
00:13:48I am so excited to be here.
00:13:50How was the drive?
00:13:51How was the drive?
00:13:51It was wonderful.
00:13:52Oh.
00:14:02Wow.
00:14:03Allie.
00:14:04Have you even kept Mom's honeypot?
00:14:08It's like a time capsule in here, just like she left it.
00:14:12This place meant so much to her.
00:14:15Ben's been encouraging a reno for the past few months, but I just, um, just can't imagine
00:14:22painting and changing all the fabrics.
00:14:25I 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?
00:14:55She was baking 500 oatmeal raisin cookies for the annual church drive.
00:15:01Mm-hmm.
00:15:02And, uh, she kept having to make extra batches because they were disappearing.
00:15:08Lucky for you, I think I may have found that recipe in one of Mom's old boxes.
00:15:13Really?
00:15:13You wanna take a look at what else is in it?
00:15:14I would love to.
00:15:16Oh.
00:15:31Okay.
00:15:33Organized chaos.
00:15:35Breads.
00:15:37Mains.
00:15:39Desserts.
00:15:40Church luncheons.
00:15:42And this one just says, oops.
00:15:46Mm.
00:15:46Oops might not be the vibe I'm going for.
00:15:48Mm-mm.
00:15:50Take those.
00:15:52Let's see.
00:15:54Oh.
00:15:55Flower petals from her garden.
00:15:58She'd tuck them into the pages to perfume the recipes.
00:16:02Or she'd use them as bookmarks and forget where she left them.
00:16:06Ooh.
00:16:08Cheesy potluck lasagna.
00:16:10Shepherd's pie.
00:16:13Probably not what Brooklyn would be looking for, but...
00:16:15Don't forget jello salad with many marshmallows.
00:16:18Delicious back then.
00:16:20Maybe not exactly head chef material now.
00:16:22Oh, but look at this.
00:16:24Honey lemon sundae chicken.
00:16:26And she even wrote Hannah's pic in the corner.
00:16:28I was eight.
00:16:30I liked it because honey and Hannah sounded alike.
00:16:33You also liked that she let you drizzle.
00:16:35You were the official drizzler.
00:16:38Mm.
00:16:38You took your job very seriously.
00:16:40I did.
00:16:41Cornbread with honey butter.
00:16:43Spinach salad with honey mustard vinaigrette.
00:16:46Mom sure did like using honey in just about everything.
00:16:50And not just any honey.
00:16:53Whitmore honey?
00:16:54It's always Whitmore honey.
00:16:56What is it about Whitmore honey that Mom loves so much?
00:16:59She even wrote,
00:17:00Taste first, be brave, add Whitmore honey right here.
00:17:08Mom's still guiding us from above.
00:17:12I think I might have just met someone who might have some answers for us.
00:17:30Oh, hey.
00:17:31Hello.
00:17:32Back for another house special?
00:17:34Probably.
00:17:35See, I knew you'd be hooked.
00:17:36I'm actually here about your honey.
00:17:39Oh, um, yeah.
00:17:41That's, uh, Whitmore honey from the honey house.
00:17:44That's an estate.
00:17:46What is the honey house?
00:17:47Oh, that's my friend Aaron's beef farm.
00:17:49That's where the honey's made.
00:17:50Okay.
00:17:50It's actually the oldest one in the country.
00:17:52I think it's been in the Whitmore family for three generations.
00:17:55He makes one type of honey really, really well.
00:17:58Um, can I speak to this Aaron, maybe?
00:18:01Well, you actually did yesterday.
00:18:03I did?
00:18:04Yeah.
00:18:05I mean, let's be honest.
00:18:06It's rare to see him out in the wild.
00:18:08He doesn't get out too often.
00:18:10Yeah.
00:18:11But, uh, hold on a second here.
00:18:13Huh.
00:18:14Just north of the city.
00:18:16Okay.
00:18:16Yeah, bees buzzing around like they own the place.
00:18:19That's the honey house.
00:18:20You'll hear it before you see it.
00:18:22All right.
00:18:23There you go.
00:18:24Thank you so much.
00:18:25No problem.
00:18:27Appreciate it.
00:18:27Well, take care.
00:18:28You too.
00:18:29Good morning.
00:18:55Oh, is there enough doors?
00:19:00No.
00:19:09Hello?
00:19:11Anyone here?
00:19:18Oh.
00:19:24Okay.
00:19:34Hi.
00:19:35Hi.
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.
00:19:48Yeah. Yeah, of course. Of course.
00:19:51I never forget a face.
00:19:53I get that from the bees.
00:19:55Bees recognize faces?
00:19:57Yeah.
00:19:58Really?
00:19:58Yeah. Yeah, once they know you, they never forget.
00:20:04That is so interesting.
00:20:06Yeah.
00:20:07I'm Hannah Jones.
00:20:09Hi. I'm Aaron Whitmore.
00:20:11I 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, um, this annual event we host in conjunction with Easter at the Honey House.
00:20:47Hmm.
00:20:48Um, listen, you'll have to excuse me.
00:20:50I'm really kind of busy and I'm understaffed, so if you don't mind, I just need to get...
00:20:54Oh, I just, 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. Um, did 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.
00:21:12Uh, yeah, so we're just over here.
00:21:15Oh, yeah. Of course.
00:21:17Oh, yes.
00:21:17Okay, okay. Yeah.
00:21:19Oh.
00:21:27So, you, um, had 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 a private chef.
00:21:46I'm actually up for a job, my dream job, working for Brooklyn Myers.
00:21:50That's exciting.
00:21:51It is.
00:21:53It's actually why I'm here in Elmont Grove, um, 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.
00:22:09Maybe 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, I've always worked alone.
00:22:46That's just kind of how I always...
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.
00:23:22You 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.
00:24:04So, 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.
00:24:37The 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.
00:25:09Morning.
00:25:10Good 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.
00:25:25It 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.
00:25:35This is like bee Manhattan.
00:25:38And I thought rush hour on the subway was crowded.
00:25:40It 10,000, so did.
00:25:40Yeah.
00:26:01It's a bike ring.
00:26:01It is a hotel, client port.
00:26:01Oh, you did.
00:26:01Yeah, it was � prayer.
00:26:02Oh, okay.
00:26:03Yeah.
00:26:09So I was-
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.
00:26:40I'm going to get 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.
00:26:57I'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.
00:27:04So, what's easier?
00:27:05Hurting 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.
00:27:18I'm just going 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, yeah.
00:28:02All right.
00:28:03All right.
00:28:17Tip 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.
00:28:30All 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.
00:28:49You know?
00:28:55You know what?
00:28:58Let's focus in here.
00:28:59You know?
00:29:04Okay.
00:29:05I'm going to get some more apples for us.
00:29:06Okay.
00:29:06Let's go.
00:29:07Let's go.
00:29:08Let's go.
00:29:09Let's go.
00:29:11Wow.
00:29:13Hello, chef.
00:29:13Hello.
00:29:15Got a little something for you.
00:29:17Really?
00:29:18Mm-hmm.
00:29:20For me?
00:29:22Are you my personal chef now?
00:29:23I'm not complaining.
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.
00:29:41The most I can usually imagine there is toast.
00:29:43Barely.
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.
00:29:58Mm.
00:30:01Marcy'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.
00:31:42No gimmicks.
00:31:44Just keep it simple.
00:31:47I was young and I was terrified.
00:31:51But 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.
00:32:23Standards aren't always the fastest way to, um...
00:32:27Win people over.
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?
00:32:47So, bees collect from thousands of flowers to fill one honey jar, right?
00:32:51Yeah.
00:32:52So, 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.
00:33:07Mm.
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.
00:33:17Systems 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.
00:33:34And the best kitchens are about all hands working together to support the hive.
00:33:43That's fair.
00:33:47Stubborn roots keep things standing.
00:33:50But sometimes, they need room to expand.
00:33:57See, whenever I hear a word like that, expand, people 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.
00:34:33Right? Because there's all these people coming here to experience our honey and that's what it's all about.
00:34:39I mean...
00:34:42What 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.
00:35:31I really loved being here.
00:35:34Should we head back?
00:35:42Daytime is beautiful, but...
00:35:44Something about night is just so...
00:35:47Peaceful?
00:35:48Yeah, peaceful.
00:35:52It's Brooklyn Meyers.
00:35:55Go for it.
00:35:57Um...
00:35:58Okay.
00:36:01Hello!
00:36:02Hannah!
00:36:03There'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.
00:36:13First, 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.
00:36:23That 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.
00:36:34Um, we are gonna do the menu showdown...
00:36:37...next week.
00:36:38Tuesday to be exact.
00:36:4010am sharp.
00:36:40I will need your finalized menu beforehand.
00:36:43Thank you for the update.
00:36:44I will be ready.
00:36:46Great.
00:36:55She pulled up the deadline.
00:36:56What?
00:36:57I guess I'd better get working on this menu.
00:37:07Ugh.
00:37:08I can't believe I'm still figuring out starters.
00:37:11Okay.
00:37:11Would you rather...
00:37:12...whip traccata with honey and pistachios?
00:37:15Imagine it served on an artisanal crostini.
00:37:19Or...
00:37:19...a 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.
00:37:46Mm.
00:37:46They're so good.
00:37:47Yeah?
00:37:48Mm-hmm.
00:37:48Mm-hmm.
00:37:51I think I have lots of great ideas for mains.
00:37:54But desserts.
00:37:55Okay.
00:37:56This 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?
00:38:09Erin?
00:38:10Mm-hmm.
00:38:11It's not really what I expected.
00:38:14Very hardworking.
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.
00:38:25It's very...
00:38:26noble.
00:38:27How sweet.
00:38:28Sounds like you two are...
00:38:30working well together.
00:38:32Oh.
00:38:34If I put myself on a plate, Allie and Brooklyn doesn't like it.
00:38:38Nice change of subject.
00:38:39Hannah, you've already made it to the final three.
00:38:41You should be so proud you've made it this far, no 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 swarmers through hives.
00:38:54Who's ready for...
00:38:56Bee best!
00:38:56Haha.
00:38:59Ha, ha, ha!
00:39:26Oh, have fun, but come right back, okay?
00:39:30Oh, good. Ben's already on it.
00:39:33You made it.
00:39:34Oh, of course.
00:39:37Oh, sorry, hi.
00:39:38Oh, this is my sister, Allison.
00:39:40Erin, nice to meet you.
00:39:41Yes.
00:39:42And over there, you can spot her two little bees getting 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, Bee 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.
00:39:58Our mom used to say that this event was the highlight of every year.
00:40:03That's nice.
00:40:06I'm glad you could make it.
00:40:09Well, if you'll excuse me, I 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, there's something else I wonder if you could help me out with.
00:40:24Well, you've been so generous with your honey expertise.
00:40:27I think I already promised to return the favor.
00:40:30Okay.
00:40:30Should I roll up my sleeves?
00:40:31No, no, no.
00:40:32That's not necessary.
00:40:33It's just that we're sure to judge for our honey cooking competition.
00:40:37And I'm wondering if you might know somebody with 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 that his ribs are a little bit overhyped.
00:40:57Overhyped?
00:40:58A little bit overhyped, yes.
00:41:00Never.
00:41:01Hello.
00:41:02Raining third place champion at your service.
00:41:04Which for the record means two people were luckier than me last year.
00:41:09Third place is very respectable.
00:41:10Respectable is not going to get me a trophy.
00:41:13But these ribs.
00:41:17Whitmore 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.
00:41:41See 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 road?
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.
00:41:49I'm ready.
00:41:49I'm ready.
00:41:50Come in there.
00:41:51Come in there.
00:41:52Come in there.
00:41:54Come in there.
00:41:54Come in there.
00:41:56Come in there.
00:41:57This is my very favorite beef fest tradition.
00:42:00The rules are simple.
00:42:01In fact, there's only one rule.
00:42:03Each one of your dishes must include honey.
00:42:07Whitmore honey.
00:42:08Yeah, right.
00:42:08Only the finest.
00:42:09Thank 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.
00:42:19The 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.
00:42:27She's a New York chef who's come here to 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 with all of you today.
00:42:51All right, date fest chefs.
00:42:55This is the moment of truth.
00:42:57Good luck!
00:43:17Thank you so much.
00:43:18Good luck!
00:43:19Have a beautiful day!
00:43:20Look at this.
00:43:20Bye.
00:43:21Bye.
00:43:23Bye.
00:43:23Bye.
00:43:24Bye.
00:43:32Bye.
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.
00:43:59But, as you all know, there can only be one winner.
00:44:03And after much deliberation, we have made a decision.
00:44:10Hannah, 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!
00:44:31Congratulations.
00:44:36This has got to be satisfying.
00:44:38Take it back, Frank.
00:44:39Your ribs are not overrated.
00:44:41Not this year, Eric.
00:44:44Congratulations.
00:44:44Hey, let's take 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.
00:45:02Congrats again.
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.
00:45:20Well, should we have a toast to 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.
00:45:58Lavender, 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.
00:46:21You 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.
00:46:58So?
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.
00:47:08One 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.
00:47:23Oh.
00:47:34Perfect.
00:47:35Yes.
00:47:36Okay, great.
00:47:42I hope you don't mind.
00:47:43I just need to borrow some of these.
00:47:46Erin's cupboard is basically honey and salt.
00:47:48Borrow.
00:47:49Looks 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.
00:48:15Why 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
00:48:39and in my grandmother's cinnamon roll recipe.
00:48:42Sorry, I feel like I'm giving you all my secrets now.
00:48:45Trust me.
00:48:46It's for a really good cause.
00:48:59All right, Erin.
00:49:03Spices.
00:49:04Herbs.
00:49:05And a whole lot of Whitmore honey.
00:49:08Are you ready to experiment?
00:49:11Yes.
00:49:11I mean, I'm a little bit of a
00:49:13don't mess with success kind of guy,
00:49:14but I think I'm ready.
00:49:17Okay.
00:49:18Well, lucky for you,
00:49:19I made a career out of, uh,
00:49:22shaking things up.
00:49:23I heard that about you.
00:49:24Let's do it.
00:49:24Okay, so...
00:49:25Let's start it.
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.
00:49:37Let's do it.
00:49:40There we go.
00:49:42Yeah.
00:49:44I like that you were looking at it
00:49:45while you were doing it very soon.
00:49:47Nope.
00:49:47Can I get you?
00:49:49You're really nice.
00:49:50That's what I'm talking about.
00:49:52Look at this.
00:49:53It's got to come.
00:49:54Get it all over it.
00:49:54All right.
00:49:55Beautiful.
00:49:56I'm going to take a hand.
00:49:57Mm-hmm.
00:50:01Are you good?
00:50:01Thanks for this.
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.
00:50:16Mm-hmm.
00:50:22It's really good.
00:50:23Mm-hmm.
00:50:24It's really good.
00:50:25Oh, yeah.
00:50:26I didn't think I was going to like it.
00:50:28But I like it.
00:50:29It's, um...
00:50:31Mm-hmm.
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.
00:51:01See, I was...
00:51:02I was scared that if you, you know, added the flavors, it would change the honey too much.
00:51:07But, well, I think you're on to 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 see food, your perspective, it's, um, that's amazing.
00:51:45You're making me see it in a different way too.
00:51:53Well, I got a chance to see everyone admiring your honeybeefest.
00:51:58I think I'm just pointing out what's, uh, been there all along.
00:52:09I think you've given me the courage to try something new.
00:52:16Oh?
00:52:19Oh.
00:52:20What are you thinking?
00:52:22I 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.
00:52:48That's what it's called.
00:52:50That's a wonderful idea.
00:52:52Because 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 Myers selects my menu, I'm probably going to need a trusted honey supplier for
00:53:12the long term.
00:53:13You supply it.
00:53:14I 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 Myers, that would really change our business for the
00:53:35better.
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
00:53:50rule.
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.
00:53:57Oh, really?
00:53:58They're always efficient.
00:54:00Always.
00:54:02They always work together.
00:54:03There's no wasted effort.
00:54:06And 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.
00:54:19It'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.
00:54:33That's how kitchens are run, too.
00:54:36Everyone has a job.
00:54:39Don't let things pile up.
00:54:42Precise, 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.
00:54:55I 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?
00:55:11Um, don't get me wrong.
00:55:15Being creative is always exciting.
00:55:18Every client wants something different.
00:55:21I constantly have to reinvent myself.
00:55:24It's just 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 no 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.
00:57:35Did you, your phone left your room?
00:57:36Yeah.
00:57:41Oh.
00:57:41Um.
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.
00:58:05Try to figure something out.
00:58:08Okay, thank you.
00:58:08Bye.
00:58:10Is everything okay?
00:58:15That was the, uh, bank.
00:58:20I think this might be the last year for Wigmarani.
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.
00:58:40Hey, you're about to pitch the menu that could change everything.
00:58:44I just hope she sees what I see.
00:58:46She will.
00:58:47You've done the work, and you finally seem...
00:58:51...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.
00:59:06Well...
00:59:07We 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...
00:59:21...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.
00:59:27I...
00:59:27Oh, too late. It'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.
00:59:42It'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.
01:00:00Honey as the through line.
01:00:02Not as a gimmick.
01:00:03As a voice.
01:00:05The starter.
01:00:06Shaved fennel and citrus salad
01:00:08with raw honey lemon vinaigrette.
01:00:10Almonds for crunch.
01:00:12Beet pollen for aroma.
01:00:14Just balanced.
01:00:16Bright.
01:00:17Queen. Smart.
01:00:21For mains.
01:00:23Crispy skin chicken.
01:00:25Whitmore honey jus.
01:00:26Charred broccolini with a honey garlic glaze.
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.
01:00:41And it all came back to honey.
01:00:43The same kind of quality honey that my mom used
01:00:45in almost all her recipes when I was little.
01:00:47And 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,
01:00:55fresh ingredients in your menu.
01:00:56I cannot wait to bring back some of this special honey
01:01:00and 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
01:01:12the 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, LA,
01:01:23they expect consistency on every plate in every city.
01:01:28That's non-negotiable.
01:01:30Of course, I understand consistency.
01:01:32It's just that this honey is...
01:01:34It's not sweetener.
01:01:36It's story.
01:01:37It's legacy.
01:01:38It's the difference between ordinary and...
01:01:42Extraordinary.
01:01:44I hear you.
01:01:46And I don't disagree.
01:01:48Your passion for authenticity is the reason why
01:01:51you'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.
01:02:21That's 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 Aaron?
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 star 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 I hear?
01:03:13I hear that buzzing from your restaurant.
01:03:16I don't hear anything.
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 need to tell you.
01:03:40Yeah, sure. What?
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 in all her restaurants across the board.
01:03:59But you said that you based the menu on this, 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...
01:04:12You 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...
01:04:25I poured everything into this.
01:04:26I just...
01:04:27I feel so foolish.
01:04:31You're not foolish.
01:04:33I 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.
01:04:41Aaron.
01:04:55I told him, Allie.
01:04:58The way he looked at me.
01:05:02It 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.
01:05:41I don't know.
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.
01:05:52Being 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...
01:06:01chasing mom's dream or chasing a job.
01:06:05Just...
01:06:07remembering who I am.
01:06:09When I'm happiest.
01:06:15Ooh.
01:06:18I think I forgot about that too for a while there.
01:06:26Still having a hard time accepting that mom's not here.
01:06:33But maybe sometimes a dream is just...
01:06:37changing shape.
01:06:39And 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.
01:06:51It's all about that too.
01:06:52It's all about my mom.
01:06:56Yippee.
01:07:03It sounds like this.
01:07:06It's all about it.
01:07:18Maybe I'm his family.
01:07:18But I'm with you.
01:07:19So I'm going to walk.
01:07:19Wow, aren't you sure of yourself?
01:07:29Is that you mom?
01:07:31Trying to tell me to stop being scared?
01:07:37Follow my heart?
01:07:46Okay, mom.
01:07:48I hear you.
01:08:17Chef Meyers, thank you for your time, your faith, and for challenging me to cook me on a plate.
01:08:26That invitation changed me in ways I didn't expect.
01:08:32You sure you want to do this?
01:08:35You're really pulling out of the running to be Brooklyn's head chef.
01:08:38I'm going to 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, with respect and gratitude, Hannah Jones.
01:09:08Send it.
01:09:10Send it.
01:09:33Send it.
01:09:36Don't worry about that.
01:09:37Just...
01:09:39Haven't been myself lately.
01:09:41Hmm.
01:09:43Listen, son.
01:09:44Take it from me.
01:09:46Life's not meant to be lived alone, working six days a week until you'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.
01:10:05I thought I was building something with someone, but it turns out all she might have had were good intentions.
01:10:12Good intentions don't pay the bills.
01:10:14Hmm.
01:10:16Well, good intentions are the start of any harvest, but you still have to plant new seeds.
01:10:21You got to put in the work.
01:10:23You got to trust the seasons.
01:10:25Intentions only matter if you let them grow into something.
01:10:28Your dad would be proud, Aaron.
01:10:30You just have to give yourself permission to think outside the box.
01:10:35Okay?
01:10:36You'll be all right.
01:10:55Anna.
01:10:56Good 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.
01:11:06And I wanted to pick up an original jar for a young client.
01:11:11One jar.
01:11:12Coming up.
01:11:13Oh, no.
01:11:14On the house.
01:11:18Here you go.
01:11:19That means a lot.
01:11:21Thank 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 going to move forward without your guidance.
01:11:39He's not going to 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.
01:12:04Yeah.
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.
01:13:29Shall we?
01:13:30Absolutely.
01:13:40I'll admit, Hannah, when my assistant told me that you were pulling out of the running to be my head
01:13:44chef, I didn't believe it.
01:13:47No one has ever done that, especially somebody with your kind of promise.
01:13:52I 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 changed me.
01:14:31Well, I quite liked the menu you planned to present.
01:14:35Well, that'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 when food is honest.
01:14:57It connects.
01:14:58Right.
01:15:00I feel like I found my voice as a chef.
01:15:05And it's a little bit different than yours, Chef Myers.
01:15:09Your polished, sophisticated culinary mastery.
01:15:14Mine is a little more rustic.
01:15:18Perhaps more farm to table of a feel.
01:15:23That is where my heart is.
01:15:27And once I see it, I 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 I 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.
01:15:56Oh, awesome.
01:15:58Brooklyn, I'm so sorry to cut this short, but I 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 a lot.
01:16:42I'm starting to understand why you appointed me chief of operations.
01:16:46All right.
01:16:46We'll start with four flavors, half a dozen each.
01:16:50I will wrestle with the bees.
01:16:52You wrestle with the labels.
01:16:58All right, bees.
01:17:00Let's dance.
01:17:03Casey, any sign of Aaron?
01:17:04He's at the bank this afternoon.
01:17:06We'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.
01:17:18Fine?
01:17:19Yes.
01:17:21Great.
01:17:22Can I get a jar?
01:17:25Oh, just a jar.
01:17:26Excellent.
01:17:28Hey, listen.
01:17:29You won.
01:17:29Woo!
01:17:31Success.
01:17:32You guys.
01:17:32Watch.
01:17:33Thanks, guys.
01:17:35Okay, great.
01:17:35We might need another jar.
01:17:40Here we go.
01:17:41Ready?
01:17:42And...
01:17:43I'm gonna swap again.
01:17:45You need garlic, peppers, and cinnamon.
01:18:05Okay, Casey, you can go get Aaron, and I will, uh, go become less of a human honeycomb.
01:18:12Good idea.
01:18:13All right.
01:18:13All right.
01:18:25All 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 restaurant terminal?
01:18:49Yes, sir.
01:18:51Right here in our little town, man.
01:18:52I was like, wow.
01:18:53You know?
01:18:55Yeah, I was good.
01:18:58That means Hannah got the job.
01:19:02Good for her.
01:19:05She deserves every bit of success.
01:19:08She's one of a kind.
01:19:11She's a brilliant case.
01:19:14Big city chef, bright future.
01:19:18And that's where she belongs.
01:19:21In the spotlight.
01:19:23Not...
01:19:24In the middle of the woods.
01:19:26With a guy who spends his days chasing bees around.
01:19:30The honey house is a treasure.
01:19:34Don't sell yourself short, okay?
01:19:37She believes in what you're doing here.
01:19:41Thanks.
01:19:43Come on.
01:19:45Let's go close our shop.
01:19:47Yeah?
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.
01:20:30I...
01:20:31I thought you'd...
01:20:32You're halfway to New York by now.
01:20:35Well...
01:20:35That was the original plan.
01:20:37I actually decided not to take Brooklyn's offer.
01:20:40This 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...
01:20:52It's 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.
01:21:09That's what makes your honey so special.
01:21:12Don't know what to say.
01:21:14I'm so sorry about what happened with Brooklyn.
01:21:16I...
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...
01:21:32You made me see that the opposite's true.
01:21:35So...
01:21:37We...
01:21:38Both agree...
01:21:39That I was meant to...
01:21:41Be...
01:21:42With you?
01:21:43Well, technically, I...
01:21:44I am the beekeeper.
01:21:45Oh.
01:21:46I still am.
01:21:47Ahem.
01:21:48Pardon the interruption.
01:21:50But 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.
01:22:04This...
01:22:05This is perfect.
01:22:06Let's just say that Hannah has a way of bringing the best out of people and 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, uh, help with your lodge.
01:22:19Well, it sounds like the honey house is officially open. Am I right?
01:22:21Yes.
01:22:22All right.
01:22:23Right.
01:22:23Let's see who wants some, uh, new flavored samples.
01:22:26Mm-hmm.
01:22:26We'll see you guys in a bit.
01:22:27Yeah.
01:22:28My 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?
01:23:09My 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.
01:23:30I 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...
01:23:55heart.
01:23:59For making life...
01:24:01so much sweeter.
01:24:04Thank you for giving me something I didn't even know I needed.
01:24:08Stability.
01:24:10Belonging.
01:24:14One...
01:24:15beautiful heart.
01:24:21You know, this used to be my favorite place in the whole world.
01:24:27No, 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 make 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.
01:24:57Darling, I'm yours.
01:25:03You are all I see.
01:25:09Darling, I'm yours.
01:25:14You are all I see.
01:25:17is be would be my...
01:25:21I know now.
01:25:23You know, I mean, you've got to try it.
01:25:28I don't know if it weren't for you.
01:25:28I know that you've got to know to share it with me.
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