- 6/19/2025
struggling TV chef returns home to save her family’s restaurant and rediscover her passion for cooking.
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00:00:30Let's go.
00:01:00You two are about as slow as a herd of turtles.
00:01:24What do you think you're doing?
00:01:25We were just...
00:01:27Just trying to snatch up some of this chicken.
00:01:29I just pulled out of the fryer.
00:01:31I told you.
00:01:32What's going on here?
00:01:34Nothing.
00:01:34We're just talking.
00:01:36Okay, the kitchen isn't any place to be playing around.
00:01:40Yes, Dad.
00:01:42That goes for you too, young Jacob.
00:01:44Yes, Mr. Ryder.
00:01:45How was the pastry?
00:01:53Eat it, Saul.
00:01:54That's what I said.
00:01:59Shh.
00:02:01Hey, drama.
00:02:02Let's go.
00:02:03Let's go.
00:02:05Oh.
00:02:06Oh.
00:02:07Oh.
00:02:31If I could eat one food for the rest of my life,
00:02:36it'd be Grandma CeCe's chicken.
00:02:39What about you?
00:02:40Same.
00:02:41You can't choose the same food as me.
00:02:46Well, then I'd choose ice cream.
00:02:49Dang.
00:02:51That's a good one.
00:02:55You think you'll be a chef like your dad and grandma
00:02:57when you grow up?
00:02:59Most famous chef in the world.
00:03:02Except I want to live somewhere fancy,
00:03:06like New York, Harris, somewhere like that.
00:03:12Maybe I'll live there, too.
00:03:15You want to live in a big city?
00:03:17As long as I'm with you.
00:03:22You're funny.
00:03:32Do you ever wonder where it's coming from?
00:03:42One day you've got it, the next day it's gone.
00:03:46People never believe me.
00:03:48Well, I say it moves so fast.
00:03:51They never miss what they never had.
00:03:54I'll cut it out.
00:03:56I'll cut it out.
00:03:58So leave the lights out.
00:04:00I'll cut it out.
00:04:01I'll cut it out.
00:04:02I'll cut it out.
00:04:03So leave the lights out.
00:04:04I'll cut it out.
00:04:05I'll cut it out.
00:04:06So leave the lights out.
00:04:07So leave the lights out for me.
00:04:10Baby, hey, no.
00:04:11It's quick.
00:04:12It's easy.
00:04:13It's delicious.
00:04:14Welcome back, everyone.
00:04:17I'm Taylor Ryder.
00:04:18And in case you're just joining us, today, I am teaching you how to turn your basic big game
00:04:23big-game party platters into dishes that will make your entire team cheer
00:04:28touchdown. Now over here we have a fresh take on a classic party staple chili
00:04:34con queso. Now over here we have a fresh take on a
00:04:51classic party staple chili con queso. I prepared it all before the break so let's
00:04:56check on it see how it tastes. To finish the dish you want to add one scoop of
00:05:02sour cream and some chives a little bit or a lot that is up to you. Give it a
00:05:11stir and mmm oh I could not wait for you to try this at home seriously it's gonna
00:05:26wow all of your party guests and the best part is it's quick it's easy and it's
00:05:35delicious. That's right. I'm Taylor June Ryder and as always thank you for
00:05:42inviting me to the party. Cut. Alright everyone that is a wrap on this episode
00:05:48and the third and final season of quick easy and delicious. Thank you everybody.
00:05:52What's up today David? Taylor what a way to cap off the season. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
00:06:00Seriously I never wanted to throw a tailgate party so bad in my life and I
00:06:05don't even like sports. I do my best. So what brings you down to the trenches good
00:06:12news I hope. Well I locked in a meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. with the network
00:06:17president. I assume you'll be able to make that. Yes absolutely of course thank
00:06:22you. You don't need to thank me. You earned it. I'll see you tomorrow. Yippers. I'll see you tomorrow. Yippers. Yippers.
00:06:34Oh man. No I don't.
00:06:38Remember good chimichurri is all about the fresh ingredients. Now you don't want to
00:06:43turn the ingredients into paste but you do want to smash everything up just enough to
00:06:48use the flavors. My mom always says when you cook from the heart it's impossible to
00:07:01make a bad dish. From my childhood to yours.
00:07:06Come in. I just heard the great news about your meeting tomorrow. Congratulations.
00:07:23It is time to finally put QED behind us and show the world who Taylor Ryder really is. I can see you now
00:07:34standing alongside the Titans Rachel Ray Stephen Coe and Annabelle Fisher.
00:07:39Okay let's not get ahead of ourselves.
00:07:41We should celebrate. I've been dying to try that new place that just opened up around the corner.
00:07:45I would love to but I can't tonight because I have a date.
00:07:49Who's the lucky guy? Give me all the dates.
00:07:52His name is Tim. He's a self-proclaimed foodie and technically we have not met yet.
00:07:59Dating app again.
00:08:01It's nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody's on him.
00:08:04Kind of seems like a digital meat market.
00:08:06Oh please. Every girl has to kiss a couple of frogs before she finds her prince.
00:08:10And trust me your prince is out there. I bet you he is fine.
00:08:14I give up. Can I get some ketchup that's already out of the bottle?
00:08:30Right away sir.
00:08:33What kind of fancy restaurant brings you ketchup in a bottle?
00:08:40You should try a bite without it.
00:08:42Nah, no. Ketchup kind of guy. I mean, let's be honest, what doesn't taste better with a little ketchup, right?
00:08:48So I should ask you, how does someone become a culinary network chef?
00:08:57I entered a food competition a few years ago and took first place. What about you?
00:09:01Were you a chef before that?
00:09:03I was a sous chef at a boutique restaurant in New York for years before the network snatched me up.
00:09:07But I've been around food my whole life.
00:09:09And now you finally have a career worth pursuing.
00:09:14Uh, what does that mean?
00:09:16Uh, who wants to grind twelve hours a day in a kitchen. Am I right? I mean, what's the fun in that?
00:09:22It's not the most glamorous job at times, but when you create food from your heart and soul that people genuinely love,
00:09:30there is something magical about it.
00:09:33Your ketchup, sir.
00:09:35Thanks boss.
00:09:37You know, not to overstate the obvious, but I'm a pretty big foodie myself.
00:09:43Mm-hmm. I saw that on your profile.
00:09:46You should let me cook for you sometime.
00:09:50I promise. I will not disappoint.
00:09:54Hey. You back at the office?
00:10:09Burning the midnight oil. So, here we go.
00:10:13Horrible. I should have cancelled.
00:10:15You found a thing, didn't you?
00:10:17What do you mean a thing?
00:10:18What do you mean a thing?
00:10:19Don't play coy with me. I know you. It was definitely a thing.
00:10:24I don't...
00:10:26Okay, he put ketchup on his beef wellington.
00:10:31I mean, who does that?
00:10:32He takes me to the nicest restaurant in downtown and then puts ketchup on his wellington.
00:10:37And it wasn't just a little bit. It was like a whole layer.
00:10:41You're on another level right now. I cannot with you.
00:10:44I'm sorry. It was barbaric.
00:10:46I see a lot of cats in your future.
00:10:49Are you saying I'm picky?
00:10:51I'm particular, not picky.
00:10:53Yeah? Um, what about that hot architect you went out with?
00:10:58We both agreed the pitch of his voice was too high. It was like nails on a chalkboard.
00:11:03And, um, that bartender you met?
00:11:06Oh, jeans and flip-flops guy? Don't even get me started on him.
00:11:10And now, ketchup.
00:11:15You might be a little right.
00:11:17Admitting you have a problem is the first step.
00:11:21Is that bad?
00:11:22We'll get into all that later.
00:11:24Mr. Ketchup Man can go sauce himself. How are you feeling?
00:11:27About tomorrow?
00:11:32Nervous.
00:11:34Scared.
00:11:36What if it's not good enough?
00:11:38You are the most creative and charismatic TV chef I know.
00:11:42Why all the doubts?
00:11:44I don't know.
00:11:45Three years of being pigeonholed into party platters and finger foods
00:11:48can really take a toll on a chef's confidence.
00:11:50Water under the bridge.
00:11:52All you need to focus on is knocking the stuffing out of that meeting tomorrow.
00:11:56You're right.
00:11:57Positive affirmations, baby.
00:11:58And get some sleep.
00:11:59Good night.
00:12:00It's gonna be great.
00:12:01It's gonna be great.
00:12:02It's gonna be great.
00:12:03It's going to be great.
00:12:04It's going to be great.
00:12:05It's going to be great.
00:12:10It's going to be great.
00:12:12It's going to be great.
00:12:14All right.
00:12:40There she is.
00:12:41Good morning, Mr. Thompson.
00:12:43Mrs. Smithers, it is so good to finally meet you.
00:12:45Please, have a seat.
00:12:49And these are for you.
00:13:03Mr. Thompson, you want to start us off?
00:13:05Sure.
00:13:06Taylor, for the past three years,
00:13:08your audience base has nearly doubled
00:13:10with each new episode.
00:13:11And yesterday's final episode landed QED
00:13:14at the third-highest-watched show currently running.
00:13:16Congratulations.
00:13:17That's great.
00:13:18Who knew?
00:13:19Exactly.
00:13:20So, if it isn't broke, why fix it, right?
00:13:23I know a lot of work went into this,
00:13:25but to be frank, we don't need another show
00:13:28featuring complicated food that most of our audience
00:13:30can't even make.
00:13:31What we need is this.
00:13:33Ta-da!
00:13:37I don't understand.
00:13:43We're moving QED to prime time and increasing your budget,
00:13:46and, of course, your pay.
00:13:47America loves you, Taylor Ryder.
00:13:50And what they love just as much is food that's...
00:13:53Quick, easy, and delicious.
00:13:56So, what do you say?
00:13:58I can't believe you said no.
00:14:07I can't believe no's all I said.
00:14:10QED is such a gimmick.
00:14:13Okay, but thanks to you,
00:14:14that gimmick made the network a lot of money.
00:14:16You can't blame them for not being ready to let it go.
00:14:19I know.
00:14:20You're right, and I don't want to seem ungrateful.
00:14:22It's just time for me to move on.
00:14:26Okay, you ready?
00:14:27Yes.
00:14:30You are going to love it!
00:14:34Ah, oui, oui, oui.
00:14:37And bon appétit.
00:14:43Mmm.
00:14:46If I could cook like that,
00:14:48I would never leave the kitchen.
00:14:50If I could move past 15-minute tailgate recipes
00:14:52that aren't even my own,
00:14:54maybe I could teach you.
00:14:55You.
00:14:57I understand your frustration,
00:14:59but you have got to keep your eye on the prize.
00:15:03Primetime is a huge opportunity.
00:15:06Is it, though?
00:15:07Yeah, it is.
00:15:10Within months, you'll be a household name.
00:15:12With your own product line, your own cookbooks,
00:15:14and once that happens, the world is your oyster.
00:15:17I'm talking dollar dollar bills, baby.
00:15:22Speaking of dollar dollar bills,
00:15:24I'm canceling my flights.
00:15:25I can't go back home.
00:15:26I need to look for a job.
00:15:28Absolutely not.
00:15:30What?
00:15:31You need to clear your head before making any more network decisions.
00:15:35There are no more network decisions to be made.
00:15:37I already said no.
00:15:38No.
00:15:39No.
00:15:41No.
00:15:42You had a temporary lapse in judgment
00:15:45because you're exhausted from three long,
00:15:48very successful seasons of QED.
00:15:51But soon, you'll be calm and relaxed,
00:15:54and I'll relate to the network that you're sorry,
00:15:57and you're grateful and looking forward to their official offer.
00:15:59No buts.
00:16:00No buts.
00:16:01No buts.
00:16:02As your agent and dear friend,
00:16:05that is our story,
00:16:06and we're sticking to it.
00:16:09Eat your sandwich.
00:16:11Yes, ma'am.
00:16:12I see your face in my dreams at night, yeah.
00:16:18I hear your voice in my head.
00:16:22I feel your touch, and I don't wanna fight it.
00:16:26I want you now instead.
00:16:30It's time now that I make my move, yeah.
00:16:34The only thing that I know.
00:16:37I found out I've got nothing to lose, no.
00:16:41Without you, I'm alone.
00:16:44I'm coming home.
00:16:46I see those stars in the northern lights now.
00:17:04They remind me of you.
00:17:07Hello?
00:17:13Mom? Dad?
00:17:16I fly so high to the ends of the earth, yeah.
00:17:19For everything that you've done.
00:17:23I'm coming home.
00:17:24Hello?
00:17:25My dog?
00:17:29Are you alone?
00:17:31Are you alone?
00:17:39Hi.
00:17:41Hi.
00:17:43What are you doing here?
00:17:45I'm just making a delivery.
00:17:47What are you doing here?
00:17:49I finally got some time off, so I decided to fly home.
00:17:52Well, um, good for you.
00:17:55Do you know where my parents are? I thought they'd be here.
00:17:58So did I.
00:18:00I didn't know they were doing renovations.
00:18:02Here, I got some cinnamon buns.
00:18:04I thought maybe I'd give it to Glenn and Patty,
00:18:06but I'm sure you could pass them along for me.
00:18:08That's sweet.
00:18:10So, how's TV chef life treating you?
00:18:14Great.
00:18:15Looks like they're going to move the show to prime time.
00:18:18Oh.
00:18:19Well, pretty soon all of America's going to know the culinary secrets
00:18:22behind Taylor Ryder's famous party tip.
00:18:25Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:18:27Well, I better get going.
00:18:29People to see.
00:18:31Deliveries to make.
00:18:32Right, of course.
00:18:33Good to see you.
00:18:35You know, we're throwing a surprise party for Jordan tonight at Fenway.
00:18:39Right, it's his birthday.
00:18:41You should come.
00:18:43What time?
00:18:45Starts at 6.30.
00:18:47I might be able to swing that.
00:18:49He'd really love to see you.
00:18:51Yeah, I'd love to see him.
00:18:55Thank you again for the buns.
00:18:56Oh, yeah, it was no problem.
00:18:58They were quick and easy and...
00:19:01It's good to see you, Taylor Ryder.
00:19:04You too.
00:19:05Hi, Mom.
00:19:06Taylor, oh.
00:19:07I'm so happy to be home.
00:19:08Oh, it's so good to have you home.
00:19:11Listen, I tried to call you.
00:19:12Why weren't you guys at the restaurant?
00:19:13Oh, well, let's talk about that later.
00:19:14Let's go in and see Dad.
00:19:15Oh, yes.
00:19:16Oh, my gosh.
00:19:17The place looks so great.
00:19:18Look, I'm so happy to see you.
00:19:22Oh, wow.
00:19:23Oh, God.
00:19:24Look, I saw you at the restaurant here.
00:19:25Oh, wow.
00:19:27Taylor, oh.
00:19:28Oh, wow.
00:19:29I was just so happy to be home.
00:19:30Oh, wow.
00:19:31Well, it's so good to have you home.
00:19:32Listen, I tried to call you.
00:19:34Why weren't you guys at the restaurant?
00:19:35Oh, well, let's talk about that later.
00:19:38Let's go in and see Dad.
00:19:39Oh, yes.
00:19:40Oh, I've missed him.
00:19:41Oh, my gosh,
00:19:42the place looks so great.
00:19:43is that my June bug oh what's wrong nothing nothing this rascal fell off a ladder painting
00:19:58the other day oh it's nothing it's nothing nothing you worry about don't concern yourself
00:20:02it's fine wait painting was that at the restaurant is that what all the tarps were about
00:20:06oh you stopped by the restaurant yeah I was gonna surprise you and then Jacob showed up
00:20:14oh shoot we forgot to cancel the order you were supposed to remind me oh excuse me I've
00:20:19been a little preoccupied thank you very much please it's only a couple of bruised ribs which
00:20:24the doctor said was on the verge of being fractured hence no heavy lifting yard work laundry or dishes
00:20:30if you can stand you can do dishes nice try that worth a shot busted might be a little clumsy but
00:20:39he is a tough guy I am strong like bull oh dad you are so beautiful get your stuff oh no no mom I got
00:20:48the luggage you stay focused on the prime rib in the oven how'd you know I could smell the garlic
00:20:53and rosemary and I walked in like father like daughter
00:20:57do we have an aspirin yeah I'll get you some thank you
00:21:05this is heaven I'm really glad that you're here
00:21:11me too so now the work's over okay what's next
00:21:17actually they're thinking of picking up QED for a few more seasons
00:21:21I just found out a couple days ago
00:21:23well that's wonderful maybe now they'll let you do some of your own recipes for once
00:21:28well outside of work is there anything else that's new
00:21:34same old same old you know the show kept me pretty busy so
00:21:39so is there a someone special we should know about
00:21:43come on now
00:21:45what
00:21:46unfortunately nothing to report in that department
00:21:48well that's perfectly fine sweetie if there's anything I've learned that you cannot rush love
00:21:54says the guy who proposed to me on our fourth date in his own restaurant
00:22:01what can I say I'm just a bit of a romantic
00:22:05speaking of the restaurant you are short a chef and I would like to help
00:22:12that's very nice of you but uh it's totally unnecessary
00:22:18dad you're in no condition to be in the kitchen please I insist
00:22:22Glenn you should tell her
00:22:27tell me what
00:22:28nothing
00:22:29dad
00:22:31Glenn
00:22:32what's going on
00:22:35well running a restaurant is a is really hard work
00:22:38especially these days
00:22:42yeah I mean right honestly what what do we know about
00:22:46about serving
00:22:48vegan pumpkin pate or
00:22:51why people want deconstructed avocado toast
00:22:55I mean all that is is avocado on toast
00:22:58you know
00:22:59how much more deconstructed can you get right
00:23:02and then of course then there's this activated charcoal that
00:23:05okay honey I think you've started to go
00:23:08yeah I knew you I just found out a couple of weeks ago that your mother is in ketosis
00:23:12okay and she doesn't say very much about it but I think it could turn very serious
00:23:17and then I won't know what to do because I'll be by myself
00:23:20what's going on
00:23:21Glenn
00:23:23just tell her
00:23:25your mother and I want to sell the restaurant
00:23:35mind if I join you
00:23:48hi
00:23:52hi
00:23:53I just don't understand
00:23:55how could you sell the restaurant like it doesn't mean anything
00:23:58well I think we both know better than that
00:24:02well that's what it feels like
00:24:04trust me
00:24:05trust me this was not an easy choice
00:24:07for either of us
00:24:09but after grandma Cece passed away your dad his
00:24:14his heart just hasn't been in it
00:24:17but everything he makes is so good
00:24:20I know sweetie it is good but
00:24:23good just doesn't cut it nowadays
00:24:25well how am I just now finding out about this
00:24:28you know how your father can be
00:24:32he's a very proud man
00:24:35some might call it stubborn
00:24:38I can't
00:24:41so you gonna go to Jordan's party
00:24:46how do you know about that
00:24:48we were supposed to cater it
00:24:50that's why Jacob dropped off the order
00:24:54it'd mean a lot to him
00:24:57I don't know I'm not really in the mood
00:25:00it's your vacation
00:25:02have some fun
00:25:03you haven't seen your friends in a long time
00:25:06well it would be nice to see everybody
00:25:08yeah I go
00:25:10we should go
00:25:11we should go
00:25:15jump in don't fight the feeling
00:25:33we'll build ourselves a boat
00:25:35we'll sail off into the evening
00:25:37go with the flood
00:25:40we'll get these hearts a beating
00:25:42strike up the band and roll
00:25:44don't need a rhyme or reason
00:25:46touch your hand over
00:25:48we'll ride all night
00:25:50there's something about this thing
00:25:52we'll ride all night
00:25:54we'll push you around
00:25:56we'll push you around
00:25:58Taylor June Ryder
00:26:00is that you?
00:26:01Jordan!
00:26:02happy birthday
00:26:04thank you
00:26:05what are you doing here?
00:26:06oh
00:26:07Jacob invited me
00:26:08I hope that's okay
00:26:09no I meant what are you doing in town
00:26:11I finally got some time off
00:26:14I love it
00:26:15Tom!
00:26:16get over here
00:26:17look who it is
00:26:18well
00:26:19if it isn't our star chef in the flesh
00:26:22Tom Sykemeyer
00:26:24get over here
00:26:26it is so good to see you
00:26:30you too
00:26:31wait are you two?
00:26:33wait are you two?
00:26:34yes we are
00:26:35Jordan
00:26:36finally worked at the nerve to ask me out
00:26:38it's about time
00:26:40yeah I don't get him started
00:26:42hey we need drinks
00:26:44yes
00:26:45yes please
00:26:46so how did this happen?
00:26:48Tom and I connected at a salsa class a while back and the rest has been history
00:26:53I am so happy for you
00:26:54I am so happy for you
00:26:55thank you
00:26:56but enough about us
00:26:57what is it like being famous?
00:26:59I'm far from famous
00:27:00I just cook a little on TV
00:27:01sweetie
00:27:02here in Dunedin
00:27:03if you've been on TV more than once you're famous
00:27:06fair enough
00:27:08I come bearing gifts
00:27:09oh
00:27:10oh
00:27:11for the birthday boy
00:27:12and our hometown hero
00:27:14thank you
00:27:15hi
00:27:16hey
00:27:17cheers
00:27:18cheers
00:27:19happy birthday
00:27:20thank you
00:27:21you made it
00:27:22I wasn't sure you'd come
00:27:23yeah I wasn't sure I was going to come either
00:27:25it's been a long day
00:27:27is everything okay?
00:27:29I just found out my parents are selling the restaurant
00:27:32yeah we were all really sorry to hear about them closing
00:27:35you knew?
00:27:36I'm pretty sure everyone in town knows
00:27:40do they?
00:27:41Jacob!
00:27:43Jacob!
00:27:45let's go have a drink!
00:27:48yeah Jacob go have a drink
00:27:50that's getting pretty late I should probably head home
00:27:53oh come on man it's my birthday party
00:27:55yeah don't leave on my account
00:27:57not everything's about you Taylor
00:27:59got a lot of deliveries tomorrow
00:28:00it's gonna be a busy day
00:28:02see you guys later
00:28:03happy birthday
00:28:04thank you
00:28:05thank you
00:28:06I got you around
00:28:13so
00:28:14shots
00:28:15sorry about that I'll be right back
00:28:20I'll hang out with you
00:28:22thanks
00:28:26Jacob
00:28:27Jacob
00:28:28I don't want to fight right now Taylor
00:28:30you lied to me
00:28:32I never lied
00:28:33you knew about my parents restaurant
00:28:34you didn't say anything
00:28:35you should have told me
00:28:36it wasn't my place to say anything
00:28:38you have not changed a bit
00:28:40always passing the buck
00:28:42says the girl who left and never looked back
00:28:44you wanted to get away
00:28:46well you got it
00:28:47do not even go there
00:28:48I was away chasing my dreams
00:28:50unlike someone else I know
00:28:52who's perfectly content just surviving
00:28:54well that's the pot calling the kettle black
00:28:56isn't it
00:28:57what is that supposed to mean
00:28:59I'll see you around Taylor
00:29:01there are things that make a man change my life
00:29:14yeah
00:29:15yeah
00:29:19vodka soda please
00:29:21just like old times huh
00:29:24hi Linda
00:29:26sucks Jacob had to leave
00:29:28you know I don't ever remember him getting that mad at me but
00:29:31I guess that's just the way you two are huh
00:29:35yeah
00:29:36it's like we're two peas in a pod I guess
00:29:39yeah if that's what you want to call it
00:29:43so what
00:29:44how long are you in town for
00:29:46I'm not sure maybe a week or two
00:29:48so you'll be here for the food and wine cook-off then
00:29:51what's the cook-off
00:29:52oh it's just a little something the food and wine festival started a few years back
00:29:56every decent restaurant in town participates
00:29:59winner gets crowned Dunning's best restaurant of the year
00:30:02it's good for bragging rights and drumming up a hefty amount of business
00:30:06you know what
00:30:08I think your daddy competed the first year running
00:30:09he took second place
00:30:11who took first?
00:30:13we did
00:30:14and every year after that
00:30:16must not be a lot of competition then
00:30:19well you said it
00:30:22not me
00:30:26it's so good to see you
00:30:30good to see you too
00:30:31good to see you too
00:30:52look here
00:30:53the Great Wall is massive
00:30:54good morning
00:30:56hey
00:30:57want some coffee?
00:30:58please
00:31:00so how was the party?
00:31:01oh the party was interesting
00:31:02Lindo was there catering
00:31:08sorry
00:31:10is there anything else I should know about guys?
00:31:11are you getting a divorce? am I adopted?
00:31:13would you like to tell her or should I?
00:31:14ha ha
00:31:15look I know it's a lot to take in I understand that maybe we should have told you about the restaurant a little sooner
00:31:19it's okay
00:31:20it's okay
00:31:21so when are you selling?
00:31:22well as soon as we complete the renovations
00:31:25which are going to take even longer now thanks to wild man over here
00:31:26well I'd like to help
00:31:28I'd like to help
00:31:29oh okay
00:31:30we'll take all the help we can get
00:31:31oh
00:31:32okay
00:31:33great
00:31:34let's go grab some breakfast and get started I am starving
00:31:35yeah me too
00:31:36I'm sorry
00:31:37I'm sorry
00:31:38I'm sorry
00:31:39I am sorry
00:31:40but I'm sorry
00:31:41I know it's a lot to
00:31:42I know it's a lot to
00:31:44a lot to take in I understand that maybe we should have told you about the restaurant a little sooner
00:31:48it's okay
00:31:50so when are you selling?
00:31:51well as soon as we complete the renovations
00:31:52wait you're gonna take even longer now thanks to wild man over here
00:31:55well I'd like to help
00:31:56oh
00:31:58okay
00:31:59well we'll take all the help we can get
00:32:00great
00:32:01let's go grab some breakfast and get started
00:32:02Yeah, me too.
00:32:03I will catch up with you two later.
00:32:05I want to pick up some paint samples.
00:32:07You're not hungry?
00:32:09I already ate some.
00:32:10You did?
00:32:12Yeah.
00:32:13Deconstructed avocado toast.
00:32:15Oh, what a sellout.
00:32:17Oh, god.
00:32:19That's a good one, mom.
00:32:20What a marriage.
00:32:21I am now going to call the attorney.
00:32:23It's you and me.
00:32:24Let's just go.
00:32:24Come on.
00:32:25Dad, here, really?
00:32:33What?
00:32:34It's the best breakfast in town.
00:32:38Want some good bread?
00:32:40Oh, my goodness.
00:32:41What a treat.
00:32:42Hi, Kathy.
00:32:43Taylor, Linda, and I have watched every episode of QED.
00:32:48You must be a proud daddy.
00:32:50Ah, the proudest.
00:32:51But it's good to know that we finally have a decent chef
00:32:54in the family.
00:32:55Bless your heart.
00:32:57Why don't I get you to a table?
00:32:59Come on.
00:32:59Oh, great.
00:33:02Oh, I forgot my cell phone.
00:33:04I can go get it.
00:33:05Oh, absolutely not.
00:33:06I still have two good legs.
00:33:09Start me off with a cup of coffee.
00:33:10Done.
00:33:20Why don't I make that two coffees?
00:33:21Please.
00:33:22And you know what?
00:33:23I'll let Linda know you're here.
00:33:25Great.
00:33:32Hi.
00:33:32Hi.
00:33:33I was sitting over there.
00:33:35I saw you guys come in.
00:33:37What are you doing here?
00:33:39I eat here all the time.
00:33:41Of course you do.
00:33:43Listen, about last night.
00:33:46Yeah, about that.
00:33:48I wanted to apologize.
00:33:51Look, the past is the past, and there's no reason that you and I can't be friends.
00:33:56Agreed?
00:33:57Agreed.
00:33:58I said some things I shouldn't have.
00:34:02I was upset and I took it out on you.
00:34:04I'm sorry.
00:34:05I'm sorry, too.
00:34:07Truce?
00:34:08Truce.
00:34:09So, uh, when do you head back?
00:34:13Actually, I decided to stay here for a while, help my parents with the restaurant.
00:34:25Oh, well, I'm sure they appreciate that.
00:34:28How can I help?
00:34:30You don't have to help.
00:34:31I know.
00:34:32But I want to.
00:34:33You're not the only one who's going to be sad about this.
00:34:35Jacob.
00:34:36Glenn.
00:34:37How are you?
00:34:38Good.
00:34:39Good to see you.
00:34:40You too.
00:34:41You look great.
00:34:42What have you been doing?
00:34:43Oh, uh, Patty's dragging me to this Pilates class three times a week.
00:34:46Damn.
00:34:47Maybe I should get into that.
00:34:48No.
00:34:49By the way, Taylor has asked if I can come by and help out at the restaurant.
00:34:53And I would be more than happy to.
00:34:55Oh, that's great.
00:34:56The more the merrier.
00:34:57Why don't you stay and join us?
00:34:58You know, I'd love to, but I actually just ate and I gotta run.
00:35:01But, uh, I'll stop by the restaurant later.
00:35:04If you need anything, just let me know.
00:35:07I will, helper.
00:35:09All right, bye.
00:35:11Bye.
00:35:12Well, that was an unexpected pleasure.
00:35:15Yes, it was.
00:35:17Did you find your phone?
00:35:18Yeah, it's exactly where I thought it was.
00:35:19Oh, Taylor.
00:35:20Mr. Ryder.
00:35:22Oh, we are so glad to see you're doing better.
00:35:25You know, you gave us all quite a scare.
00:35:27Well, small-town news tends to be a bit dramatic at times.
00:35:30Yes.
00:35:31Well, that's part of the charm, I suppose.
00:35:35By the way, I haven't gotten the chance to thank you personally for passing along the catering business.
00:35:40My mama and I really do appreciate it.
00:35:42Well, I'm really glad that worked out.
00:35:44Oh, Jordan was very happy.
00:35:47By the way, you two must be excited about the competition.
00:35:52What competition?
00:35:54Taylor didn't tell you.
00:35:56To the competition!
00:35:57Woo!
00:35:58Yeah!
00:35:59Coming for you, Linda Box.
00:36:00You're back in town one day and already you made the front page.
00:36:03Anyways, may the best restaurant win.
00:36:04I'll send over a server, take your order.
00:36:05Oh, thank you.
00:36:06Taylor.
00:36:07Taylor.
00:36:08Taylor.
00:36:09I might have entered us in the cook-off.
00:36:10Us?
00:36:11Who is us?
00:36:12Look, I'm selling the restaurants.
00:36:13I don't have time for this.
00:36:15Dad, I can tell you're upset, but look at the bright side.
00:36:16I can see it.
00:36:17How's that?
00:36:18How's that?
00:36:19How's that?
00:36:20I'm not really happy.
00:36:21We're not really happy.
00:36:22We're not really happy.
00:36:23We're not really happy.
00:36:24We're not really happy.
00:36:25We're not really happy.
00:36:26We're not really happy.
00:36:27We're not happy.
00:36:28Oh, our goodwin.
00:36:29Taylor.
00:36:30I might have entered us in the coca.
00:36:34Us? Who is us?
00:36:36Look, I'm selling the restaurant. I don't have time for this.
00:36:39Dad, I can tell you're upset, but look at the bright side.
00:36:42What is the bright side?
00:36:44Jessica says any publicity is good publicity, right?
00:36:48Oh, and think about it this way.
00:36:49CC Riders, crowned food and wine champion, not a bad selling point.
00:36:54Sure, but if I'm not eating...
00:36:55If we're going to go out, let's go out with a bang.
00:36:57Plus, I can think of no better way to spend my downtime
00:37:02than cooking with my dad like we used to.
00:37:09Did it get me off the hook?
00:37:11Yes.
00:37:15So, you are competing?
00:37:18Yes, well, technically the restaurant is.
00:37:21But you just said your parents were selling the restaurant.
00:37:23Isn't that the whole reason you're staying?
00:37:24They are, and it is.
00:37:28Is this about the restaurant or Linda?
00:37:32Both.
00:37:34I mean, if I can get my dad to fall back in love with cooking
00:37:37by winning the contest, then maybe I can save the restaurant.
00:37:41You can shut this Linda Box girl up once and for all.
00:37:44Exactly.
00:37:44The only thing I haven't figured out yet is the money.
00:37:50Can I make a suggestion?
00:37:52As your friend and not your agent?
00:37:55Of course.
00:37:57With the salary the network is offering,
00:37:59you could cover the cost of reopening without hesitation.
00:38:03Is it really that much?
00:38:06Check your texts.
00:38:07You're kidding.
00:38:15Uh, nope.
00:38:16And I can get you more if you let me try.
00:38:18Ah, I don't know.
00:38:20Money isn't everything.
00:38:21Look, if you don't like what they come back with,
00:38:24then nothing changes.
00:38:25There's no harm in flirting.
00:38:28Famous last words.
00:38:29Hey, what is this focaccia that's not going to work?
00:38:38So where were we?
00:38:40Recipes, recipes, recipes.
00:38:41Yes.
00:38:42Oh, can you give me the ones you put over there?
00:38:43I don't know.
00:38:43And look who I found wandering around outside.
00:38:46He said he's here looking for work.
00:38:49I am at your disposal.
00:38:50Oh.
00:38:53What is going on in here?
00:38:56Surprise.
00:38:57We decided to enter the annual cooking contest.
00:39:00We did, did we?
00:39:05It was a...
00:39:06Anyway.
00:39:07Well, I guess it's a good thing I've got Prince Charming here to pick up the slack.
00:39:11Well, what are you guys going to make?
00:39:13We are just starting to figure that out.
00:39:14Yeah.
00:39:15Okay.
00:39:17Have fun, kids.
00:39:18Thank you, my darling.
00:39:19You're following me.
00:39:21All right.
00:39:22I'm going to go and help her out.
00:39:27You know, what we really need to do is just make something to get our juices flowing, you
00:39:33know?
00:39:33That's a great idea.
00:39:34Yeah.
00:39:35Desert or entree?
00:39:36I have a sweet tooth, so we probably should do...
00:39:38We should do dessert.
00:39:40Mm-hmm.
00:39:40Yeah.
00:39:41Let's see.
00:39:42Mm-hmm.
00:39:44I have just the thing.
00:39:46Really?
00:39:47Mm-hmm.
00:39:47So that's baked Alaska Fambay.
00:39:52Not quite yet.
00:39:55We used to do this all the time at the restaurant in New York.
00:39:58Mm-hmm.
00:39:59Yeah?
00:40:01Now for the fun part.
00:40:03Oof.
00:40:04You ready?
00:40:05Yeah.
00:40:07Whoa!
00:40:07Whoa!
00:40:08Oh, I forgot the cinnamon.
00:40:12It's in the back pantry.
00:40:14Where in the pantry?
00:40:15Uh, no, forget it.
00:40:17I think I got some up here.
00:40:18What?
00:40:19I've got some up here.
00:40:21Whoa!
00:40:21Fire!
00:40:22No, no, Jacob!
00:40:26It's supposed to be on fire.
00:40:29Oh, my God, Glenn.
00:40:29I am so sorry.
00:40:33I guess I have kitchen duty for the rest of my life.
00:40:36Probably.
00:40:38Oh, what happened?
00:40:41My fireman training kicked in.
00:40:43Yeah.
00:40:43You were a boy scout.
00:40:45The scouts take fire very seriously.
00:40:48I've got to clean up.
00:40:49Very seriously.
00:40:51Oh, Dad.
00:40:53Oh, my goodness.
00:40:54Can I help you make another one?
00:40:56Oh, no, no.
00:40:57We're calling it quits.
00:40:58Plus, you.
00:40:59You have a lot of cleaning up to do.
00:41:01Yes, I do.
00:41:02Um, when we're all clean, do you want to, uh, take a walk?
00:41:07Yeah, that sounds great.
00:41:08What are you thinking?
00:41:09So, what's new with you?
00:41:13Are you happy at the farm?
00:41:15You know what?
00:41:16I really am.
00:41:18There's something right about waking up with the sun, watching everything grow around me,
00:41:22staying connected to the community.
00:41:23I mean, I know it sounds simple, but I really enjoy it.
00:41:29Simple sounds nice.
00:41:32What?
00:41:33Oh, nothing.
00:41:34Just something I never thought I'd hear you say.
00:41:37With you, it was always Paris this and New York that.
00:41:42Everything was always so grandiose.
00:41:44Nothing seems simple.
00:41:45Yeah, that sounds like me.
00:41:50So, what's going on with you and dating?
00:41:51I heard you and Linda were a thing.
00:41:54Well, we could chalk that up to a temporary lapse in judgment.
00:41:58But she's so charming.
00:42:00I know, I know.
00:42:02Yeah, I've had a few girlfriends here and there.
00:42:04Nothing that really stuck, you know?
00:42:07I don't know, I guess just not ready to settle.
00:42:11Figure the right one will come along eventually.
00:42:13Okay.
00:42:15What about you?
00:42:18You seen anyone?
00:42:20No.
00:42:21I guess you could say I'm married to my career.
00:42:24There's a tailor right now.
00:42:27Oh, I miss this.
00:42:29Yeah, I remember we used to come out of here for hours.
00:42:31Oh, just two kids dreaming about the future.
00:42:36Well, it looks like all your dreams came true.
00:42:38Yeah, I don't know about that.
00:42:40I thought you said they're moving your show to primetime.
00:42:42They are.
00:42:43I just haven't accepted their offer to host it yet.
00:42:47What's stopping you?
00:42:50All I wanted to do was be a great chef and teach people how to make amazing food.
00:42:54But on QED, all I do is make dips and finger foods.
00:42:58So, why don't you change it?
00:43:00Offer the audience something different.
00:43:02Believe me, I would love to.
00:43:03But changing the format of a successful show is harder than you think, even if you are the host.
00:43:09Well then, maybe it's just not right for you.
00:43:13Maybe.
00:43:14Or maybe I'm just being too picky.
00:43:15No.
00:43:17I don't think you're being picky at all.
00:43:23What are you doing?
00:43:24You're more than welcome to join.
00:43:27In my clothes?
00:43:28I don't have a bathing suit.
00:43:30What, you afraid to get your little fancy clothes wet?
00:43:34Come on, it's going to feel great.
00:43:36Come in.
00:43:57You need anything before we turn in for the night?
00:44:06No, I'm good.
00:44:09You know, it was really good to see you two cooking together again.
00:44:16Good night, sweetheart.
00:44:17Night, Mom.
00:44:26Okay.
00:44:27And done.
00:44:32We really appreciate you helping us out like this.
00:44:35Of course.
00:44:37You know, I'm a little surprised you or Glenn didn't ask sooner.
00:44:40Well, we know how busy you are.
00:44:43We didn't want to be a father, so...
00:44:46Are you kidding?
00:44:48You know, when my mom passed, it was hard on all of us.
00:44:53Especially my pops.
00:44:54Yeah.
00:44:54But you, Glenn, Grandma Cece...
00:44:57You guys always made it a point to make me feel like family.
00:45:01And I will never forget that.
00:45:03That's because you are.
00:45:10Lunch is ready.
00:45:11Finally.
00:45:17Here we are.
00:45:19What do we got?
00:45:19We have a toasted crostini with chicken liver pate, arugula, heirloom tomato, finished with a balsamic glaze.
00:45:26Ooh.
00:45:27Okay.
00:45:29Enjoy.
00:45:30Interesting.
00:45:37But?
00:45:39I'm just not sure this is the right dish for the competition.
00:45:45So you're a chef now.
00:45:47No, no, no, I'm probably wrong.
00:45:50Completely wrong, probably.
00:45:53What do you think, Dad?
00:45:55I kind of agree with Jacob.
00:45:59Well, shoot.
00:46:01Well, what if we go to the farm?
00:46:03Maybe I'll get an idea.
00:46:04Well, I'm a little tired, so why don't you go on ahead and your mother and I will lock up.
00:46:09But I rode with you.
00:46:11Well, I can drive you.
00:46:12You sure?
00:46:13Yeah, absolutely.
00:46:15Absolutely.
00:46:15All right.
00:46:38Let's go.
00:46:39Oh, this place has really changed.
00:46:58Everything is organic or locally sourced.
00:47:01Wow, it's almost impossible to find vegetables as fresh in the city.
00:47:05Here, these are just one in season.
00:47:07Try one.
00:47:09I think you'll see it somehow.
00:47:14Well, if you want, we can have some fresh you picked and delivered to you tomorrow if you like.
00:47:18Oh, that'd be great.
00:47:19Okay.
00:47:21Hey, Jacob.
00:47:23Hey, Linda.
00:47:24Taylor.
00:47:26Hi, Linda.
00:47:27It's been easy seeing the two of you here.
00:47:29How's it going?
00:47:31Oh, you know me, just picking up some fresh produce before the competition.
00:47:35Oh, great.
00:47:36And just so you know, my dishes may not be quick or easy, but they will be delicious.
00:47:44Well, I guess we'll have to see.
00:47:51True.
00:47:53We'll see you later, Jacob.
00:47:55Bye.
00:47:55Do you want a shake?
00:48:01My treat.
00:48:02Yes.
00:48:04Now that's aura and brownie.
00:48:06Here you go.
00:48:07Two blueberries.
00:48:09Here you go.
00:48:10Oh, but sir, you didn't have to...
00:48:11That's right.
00:48:12Keep the change.
00:48:13Oh, thanks, Mr. D.
00:48:15You're welcome.
00:48:16Sir, Mr. D.
00:48:18She's a formal girl.
00:48:21Cheers.
00:48:24Oh, this brings back such memories.
00:48:27Do you remember you used to dip your fried chicken into ice cream?
00:48:31Would you think I'm weird if I told you I still do?
00:48:33Yeah.
00:48:35I get it, though.
00:48:36It's like French fries and milkshakes.
00:48:38Sweet and salty.
00:48:39Yes, that is exactly what I've always been saying.
00:48:42I'll give you this one.
00:48:42All right.
00:48:43Well, do you remember we used to make those pickled cheese sandwiches?
00:48:46Yes, but those were actually good.
00:48:47Said nobody ever.
00:48:49Then why did you have me keep making them for you?
00:48:52Well, it was a good excuse to keep you around.
00:48:56Well, could you be an all-quee right now?
00:48:59What can I say?
00:48:59You, uh, give that effect on me.
00:49:09We should probably get going.
00:49:10Yeah, of course.
00:49:12Right now, I'll hear you again.
00:49:23Here we go.
00:49:27That's good.
00:49:32Jessica!
00:49:33Let me take this for you, sweetie.
00:49:34Oh, thanks, Mom.
00:49:35Yeah.
00:49:35Hi!
00:49:37Oh, hello!
00:49:39What are you doing here?
00:49:41Well, I mean, all your talk of food competitions, I felt like I was missing out.
00:49:45Really?
00:49:46No.
00:49:48Your contract came back from the network, and rather than send it to you and have you sit
00:49:51on it for who knows how long, I thought I'd deliver it to you in person.
00:49:56Is it really that good?
00:49:58Yes.
00:49:58Well, I should, uh, I should be going.
00:50:01Oh, sorry, Jacob.
00:50:03This is my agent, Jessica.
00:50:05Jessica, this is Jacob.
00:50:07The Jacob.
00:50:08That's me.
00:50:10I don't know, I've heard your name once or twice.
00:50:12Good things, I hope.
00:50:14Yeah.
00:50:17It's really nice meeting you, Jessica.
00:50:18I'm Jacob.
00:50:18I'll, uh, I guess I better get going then.
00:50:22Thanks for the ride.
00:50:23Yeah.
00:50:23And for today.
00:50:25Yeah, it's no problem.
00:50:26See you later?
00:50:27Yes.
00:50:27Okay.
00:50:29Bye.
00:50:31Thank you for the ride.
00:50:33Oh, he is cute.
00:50:35Do what even...
00:50:36Oh, he does.
00:50:37I need to go to jail.
00:50:38Oh, okay.
00:50:40Oh, my God.
00:50:41Get in here.
00:50:43Oh!
00:50:44Can I get you another slice?
00:50:49No.
00:50:50If I eat another bite, I'll explode.
00:50:52This family tends to do that to people.
00:50:55Seriously, everything was absolutely incredible.
00:50:58So, Jessica, Taylor told us all the good news about the show.
00:51:02It's very exciting.
00:51:03Right?
00:51:04I mean, I still can't believe it myself.
00:51:06Prime time at 8 p.m.
00:51:09Prime time?
00:51:10Huh?
00:51:10You didn't even mention that.
00:51:11Nothing is definite until the contracts are signed.
00:51:14Oh, shush.
00:51:15Congratulations, sweetie.
00:51:16That's amazing.
00:51:18My daughter and prime time.
00:51:21Guys.
00:51:21Hey, we should throw one of those watch parties.
00:51:24Guys.
00:51:25This is the first episode supposed to air.
00:51:26I'm working on some of the logistics, but...
00:51:27Guys.
00:51:29I haven't said yes yet.
00:51:30I'm really sorry.
00:51:44I assumed you told your parents.
00:51:47It's a rookie mistake.
00:51:48It's okay.
00:51:49I just wasn't going to tell them until I made up my mind.
00:51:51You'll have you?
00:51:52I don't know what I'm going to do.
00:51:54QED was never supposed to be my entire career.
00:51:57I want to be taken seriously.
00:51:59I mean, you can't get more serious than prime time.
00:52:02The more fans you have, the more seriously you're taken.
00:52:06As a personality or a chef?
00:52:09As an icon.
00:52:11Plus, they agreed to double what they were already offered.
00:52:14Double?
00:52:14Yeah.
00:52:15I really played up your concerns as being labeled a one-trick pony.
00:52:18What about the food?
00:52:20Still quick, easy, and delicious.
00:52:22I loved growing up here.
00:52:30This place definitely has a charm to it.
00:52:32I will give you that.
00:52:34And this is the famous CC Riders.
00:52:38Oh, poor a young Taylor fell in love with cooking.
00:52:44I can't even count the hours I spent in that kitchen watching my dad and grandma create these amazing dishes.
00:52:50Taylor!
00:52:50Oh, stop, stop, stop.
00:52:52Taylor!
00:52:53Hi!
00:52:54Hey!
00:52:55Jordan!
00:52:56Oh!
00:52:57What are you doing here?
00:52:58Oh, we're just out on the town.
00:53:01Well, sorry.
00:53:02Jordan, Tom, this is my agent, Jessica.
00:53:06Nice to meet you.
00:53:07Nice to meet you.
00:53:07My friend Jordan, his boyfriend, Tom.
00:53:08Hi, nice meeting you.
00:53:11Valentinos?
00:53:11It's the Valleys.
00:53:13Italian?
00:53:13Dunedin.
00:53:14He's a local designer.
00:53:16We went to high school together.
00:53:18Speaking of Dunedin, how do you like it so far?
00:53:21It's starting to grow on me.
00:53:23How long are you going to be in town?
00:53:24Just for tonight.
00:53:25Taylor and I have some things we have to work out for the show.
00:53:28Well, you know my vote.
00:53:29Follow your heart.
00:53:31But sometimes we have to follow our brain as well.
00:53:35But remember what Grandma Cece would always say in a battle between the mind and the heart?
00:53:40Let the heart win.
00:53:41But sometimes we have to let the brain win because the heart isn't always right.
00:53:50Well, I'm sure we all have things to do.
00:53:53Yes, we're going to go check out downtown Dunedin.
00:53:56Great.
00:53:56Good luck.
00:53:57Bye.
00:53:58Bye, guys.
00:53:59Bye, you guys.
00:53:59Bye.
00:53:59Bye.
00:54:02Let's go see the kitchen.
00:54:03Let's do that.
00:54:04So, Jacob, I can tell he really likes you.
00:54:18No.
00:54:19That's all in the past.
00:54:20We're just friends.
00:54:21Sure, but you know I want nothing but the best for you, right?
00:54:26Of course.
00:54:27That being said, the network wants a decision by tomorrow.
00:54:34Mind if I sleep on it?
00:54:36That worked for you.
00:54:39Night.
00:54:39Night.
00:54:54Hey, Dad.
00:54:56Oh.
00:54:57You almost gave me a heart attack.
00:54:59Sorry.
00:55:02What are you making?
00:55:03Well, a little midnight snack.
00:55:05It's 9.30.
00:55:06Well, it's a 9.30 midnight snack.
00:55:09You want to have?
00:55:10Sure.
00:55:11Yeah.
00:55:16Ooh.
00:55:18That looks delicious.
00:55:19It is.
00:55:20It is.
00:55:21One of my best.
00:55:23Whoa.
00:55:24Ooh.
00:55:25There we go.
00:55:26Aw.
00:55:29Here you go, Rachel.
00:55:30Thanks, Dad.
00:55:41You okay?
00:55:42I just don't know what to do.
00:55:48I have this amazing offer staring me in the face.
00:55:51But, for some reason, it just doesn't feel right.
00:55:58Yeah.
00:55:59Well, I'm going to tell you something that your grandmother told me just before I took over the restaurant.
00:56:06She said, if you're going to do something, you've got to do it for the right reasons, money comes and goes.
00:56:18But your love for food is what makes a great chef.
00:56:26Without that, you're in the wrong business.
00:56:33I miss her.
00:56:34I miss her all the time.
00:56:35So do I.
00:56:36Yeah.
00:56:37Well, she had this knack of putting smiles on people's faces with the food she ate.
00:56:42She loved that restaurant.
00:56:43And everybody that came in there and sat down, they felt it.
00:56:56I know you're going to make the right choice.
00:57:25Good night, my Junpa.
00:57:26Night time.
00:57:27Good morning.
00:57:28Good morning.
00:57:29Good morning.
00:57:30Oh, how are the scones?
00:57:32They're delicious.
00:57:33Right?
00:57:34Yes.
00:57:35I wanted to talk to you a minute.
00:57:36Yeah, sure.
00:57:37So I made my decision.
00:57:38And?
00:57:39I decided to do the show.
00:57:40Really?
00:57:41You seemed surprised.
00:57:42You did.
00:57:43And that's not something to invite.
00:57:44I hadn't read it through.
00:57:45We didn't read it.
00:57:46I haven't read it, man.
00:57:47I don't get it myself yet.
00:57:48Hmm.
00:57:49Good morning.
00:57:50Good morning.
00:57:51Oh, how are the scones?
00:57:52Oh.
00:57:53Are those scones?
00:57:54They're delicious.
00:57:55Right?
00:57:56Yes.
00:57:58So I made my decision.
00:58:01And?
00:58:06I decided to do the show.
00:58:09Really?
00:58:10You seemed surprised.
00:58:11I felt like you were leaning in the opposite direction.
00:58:15Like you said, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.
00:58:18I'd be crazy to pass it up.
00:58:19That sounds like me.
00:58:20Always selling.
00:58:22This is what needs to happen.
00:58:24Your final answer?
00:58:28Final answer.
00:58:30Okay.
00:58:31I'll let the network know.
00:58:32They're going to want you to start right away.
00:58:34Ooh, can you buy me a week or so?
00:58:36Oh yeah, no, I can manage that.
00:58:39Alright.
00:58:40I've got to get back to Atlanta.
00:58:41I have a lot of work to do.
00:58:53Quick, easy, unoriginal.
00:58:57Hey.
00:59:00Hey.
00:59:01Here we go.
00:59:02Ooh, thank you.
00:59:05Mmm.
00:59:06Where's your pops?
00:59:08He's at a doctor's appointment.
00:59:09Okay.
00:59:10Ooh.
00:59:11Might I try?
00:59:12Please.
00:59:15Let's see.
00:59:17Here we go.
00:59:19Mmm.
00:59:20Mmm.
00:59:21This is good.
00:59:22This is basic.
00:59:26Basically delicious.
00:59:28Sorry, that was a little corny.
00:59:31Get it?
00:59:33Cornbread?
00:59:36None of this is going to win the contest.
00:59:38Nothing here is original.
00:59:40Alright, I think you're putting way too much stress on yourself.
00:59:44Maybe that's all I'm good at.
00:59:46Quick and easy.
00:59:47Okay.
00:59:48Okay.
00:59:50I think you need to take a break.
00:59:52I would love to.
00:59:53Actually, take a break, but I can't.
00:59:54The competition is...
00:59:55Is it tomorrow?
00:59:56I know.
00:59:57But sitting in your all-day cooking dish after basic dish isn't going to do anybody any good.
01:00:02Ow.
01:00:04You know what you need?
01:00:07A little inspiration.
01:00:08What's this?
01:00:23Just trust me.
01:00:26Big Mike.
01:00:28Four barbacoas, please.
01:00:31All made from scratch.
01:00:33How'd you find this place?
01:00:34Well, they get all their produce from the farm, and they get all their meats from Allen.
01:00:37All local.
01:00:38Huh.
01:00:42Oh, wow.
01:00:45Oh, that's amazing.
01:00:47I promise, you haven't had barbacoa like this.
01:00:51I'm saying you should make this exact thing, but...
01:00:55Oh, thank you.
01:01:00Wow.
01:01:02Here, I'll take that.
01:01:03Oh, thanks.
01:01:04Just sit in there.
01:01:05Have fun.
01:01:06Thanks.
01:01:06Thanks.
01:01:08That was amazing.
01:01:19Right?
01:01:19This recipe's been in his family for generations.
01:01:25Well, I've never had barbacoa this good.
01:01:27For what it's worth, I think maybe one of the reasons you're having such a hard time right now is that what you're making isn't yours.
01:01:38And maybe what's missing is a piece of you.
01:01:48You know, we broke up.
01:01:49I didn't know what to do with myself.
01:01:50I was broken hearted, and the only thing I was broken hearted, and the only thing I had was work.
01:01:56So I guess in a way I owe part of my career to you.
01:01:59You're welcome.
01:02:00I took the job.
01:02:08But I thought...
01:02:09I couldn't turn down the money.
01:02:10I couldn't turn down the money.
01:02:11But you said you weren't happy.
01:02:12Being happy won't help my parents reopen the restaurant.
01:02:17No.
01:02:18No.
01:02:19I, uh...
01:02:20I guess it won't.
01:02:21I'm sorry.
01:02:24I just...
01:02:25I wanted you to know.
01:02:26Yeah.
01:02:27You don't have to apologize.
01:02:28Um...
01:02:29You're putting your family first.
01:02:30It's a good thing.
01:02:35Thank you for understanding.
01:02:36Yeah.
01:02:37Of course.
01:02:42Well...
01:02:56Taylor, I have no doubt that whatever you make, it's gonna be amazing.
01:03:01Hopefully.
01:03:03We'll see.
01:03:04Hey.
01:03:05If all those fails, go with the fried chicken and ice cream.
01:03:14Jacob, you're a genius.
01:03:16What did I say?
01:03:17I think I know what I'm gonna make.
01:03:19You better get to it, then.
01:03:27So I'll see you tomorrow?
01:03:29You know it.
01:03:51Hey, Patty.
01:03:52Uh, do you mind just doing me a favor?
01:03:54I just need a phone number.
01:03:56Why can't we just use the stuff that's already cut up?
01:04:07Because we want it to be fresh.
01:04:10Why?
01:04:11Because the food we make is only as good as the ingredients we use to make it.
01:04:16Here.
01:04:17What's it taste like?
01:04:20Parsley.
01:04:21Well, duh.
01:04:22We know it's parsley, silly.
01:04:26What's it taste like?
01:04:27Describe it.
01:04:28Pepper?
01:04:30Good.
01:04:31What else?
01:04:33Dirt?
01:04:34Right.
01:04:35But when something tastes like dirt, we call it earthy.
01:04:39Why?
01:04:40I don't know.
01:04:41Sounds better.
01:04:55Young beauty.
01:04:59Is everything okay?
01:05:00I saw Jacob's car pulling away.
01:05:02Why?
01:05:03Yeah.
01:05:04He just came to drop off some blueberries.
01:05:06How'd the appointment go?
01:05:08It went well.
01:05:09I mean, you know.
01:05:10Dunker says I'm healing nicely.
01:05:13Well, that's good news.
01:05:14Yeah.
01:05:15So you up for some cooking?
01:05:17Oh, ma'am.
01:05:18I thought you'd never ask me.
01:05:20You're like the old days, huh?
01:05:34I know, right?
01:05:36We ate a classic.
01:05:38Chicken dip in ice cream.
01:05:40And it's on every menu of every restaurant.
01:05:42Oh, come on.
01:05:43Wouldn't that be amazing?
01:05:44It's like a hamburger.
01:05:47I got the lemons.
01:05:48Alright, hold on.
01:05:49Okay.
01:05:53Yeah.
01:05:54Here.
01:05:55Let me be folded.
01:05:56Okay, come on.
01:05:57It's the way that you do the everything you do.
01:06:02It's the way that you play.
01:06:04You make up all the rules.
01:06:07Breaking every heart.
01:06:09Just like you knew you would.
01:06:11But you make it feel so good.
01:06:15You know what you gotta know how to use it.
01:06:28Our eyes want you walking into the room.
01:06:32Yeah.
01:06:33It's a good surprise.
01:06:35It's never a sign.
01:06:37Gonna get a bunch of 50 little scoop of your room.
01:06:41Yeah.
01:06:42You're driving us crazy.
01:06:46Oh.
01:06:47Perfect.
01:06:48That's the latest.
01:06:49Let's do it.
01:06:50Everyone knows by now.
01:07:03The judges are going to love this.
01:07:07Linda, boxing your heart out.
01:07:10So, you're telling me that Jacob talking about dipping his fried chicken into the ice cream
01:07:18is how you came up with all of this.
01:07:20Yeah, it's some pretty unexpected ingredients, huh?
01:07:23It sure is.
01:07:24Yeah, well, I'm just excited about the desserts.
01:07:27You're always excited about the desserts.
01:07:29Yeah, well, as long as it's not baked Alaskan fondée.
01:07:32I almost died that day.
01:07:35I hope they don't mind a little unfinished painting.
01:07:52Well, they're not here to judge us on that.
01:07:54They're here for the food.
01:07:55How's our chef?
01:07:56Oh, I'm a little nervous, but I'll, um, they'll manage.
01:08:00Not you silly.
01:08:01They're ready for dessert.
01:08:02Oh.
01:08:03Right.
01:08:04Okay.
01:08:05Okay.
01:08:06There we go.
01:08:07Yeah.
01:08:08Do you know who's here?
01:08:09No, who?
01:08:10Chef Coe.
01:08:11Chef Coe.
01:08:12Chef Coe.
01:08:13You want to beat Bobby Flay?
01:08:14Mm-hmm.
01:08:15Corner.
01:08:16Oh, thanks, Mom.
01:08:17Okay.
01:08:18Let's go.
01:08:19Chef Coe.
01:08:21Chef Coe.
01:08:22Chef Coe.
01:08:23You want to beat Bobby Flay?
01:08:24Mm-hmm.
01:08:25Corner.
01:08:26Oh, thanks, Mom.
01:08:27Okay.
01:08:28Let's go.
01:08:29Chef Coe.
01:08:31Chef Coe.
01:08:33Oh, thanks, Mom.
01:08:35Okay.
01:08:36Chef Coe.
01:08:39We have a vanilla and blueberry ice cream-filled doughnut sandwich with blueberry marble glaze.
01:09:07Enjoy.
01:09:09The bacon is a nice touch.
01:09:26Thank you, Chef Ko.
01:09:35We ready?
01:09:36Yeah, I think so.
01:09:37Best of luck.
01:09:52Oh.
01:09:53Oh, boy.
01:09:56It's out of our hands now.
01:09:58But, honey, we are so proud of you.
01:10:02Aw.
01:10:02It was a team effort.
01:10:05Let's clean up and enjoy the festival.
01:10:07Yes.
01:10:08I will get the plates.
01:10:09Yeah.
01:10:09The last plate there, he didn't eat very much.
01:10:12Can I have that last one?
01:10:13I have a whole one for you in the back.
01:10:16Oh, you're my idol.
01:10:18We'll be in the kitchen.
01:10:19Oh, thank you.
01:10:26Talk on the street is C.C. Riders kicked some boot day.
01:10:32What are you doing here?
01:10:35Come on.
01:10:36You think that I would let my best friend make it through an entire cooking competition without showing a little blow?
01:10:41Oh.
01:10:43How'd it go?
01:10:45Well, good, I think.
01:10:47You think?
01:10:48Girl, I know your food.
01:10:50If those judges weren't blown away by whatever it is you made, they probably shouldn't be judges.
01:10:56You're ridiculous.
01:10:58How did it go with the network?
01:11:00Let's talk about that later.
01:11:02Let me help you with these.
01:11:03Oh, thank you.
01:11:06So where's Jacob?
01:11:08Oh.
01:11:09Well, he said he had some things to take care of at the farm.
01:11:11Why?
01:11:12Just wondering.
01:11:13Oh.
01:11:14So back here.
01:11:15Have you seen it?
01:11:16I can't remember.
01:11:20I mean, no, Jessica, I'm still not used to golf carts all these years later.
01:11:47You think I would?
01:11:48They keep getting more and more fancy.
01:11:50I mean, look at this.
01:11:53Guys, you need this.
01:11:54Oh, thank you.
01:11:56They do this every year?
01:11:58God, it's grown so much.
01:12:00I still can't believe we pulled everything together in time.
01:12:03I've never had a doubt in my mind.
01:12:05Say, if anyone can pull up a food competition, it's this girl.
01:12:08That's how the network found her, after all.
01:12:10Speaking of the network, before we go in, there's something I want to talk to you guys about.
01:12:15What is it, sweetie?
01:12:17I've decided to take the show.
01:12:19QED?
01:12:20Mm-hmm.
01:12:21And with the money I'll be making, I want to help the restaurant get back on its feet and open its doors.
01:12:26Tune bug.
01:12:27Guys, listen, hear me out.
01:12:29I think with a little TLC and a few small tweaks to the menu, I think the restaurant could thrive again.
01:12:35It's sweet of you, but money really isn't the problem.
01:12:40What do you mean?
01:12:42After 35 years, your father and I are ready to retire.
01:12:46Maybe travel the world a little.
01:12:48I was hoping that cooking together and the competition might change your minds.
01:12:56Sweet.
01:12:57I never had so much fun in the kitchen since the days of Grandma Cece.
01:13:01I mean, you reminded me of all the reasons why I, why I fell in love with cooking.
01:13:08But we do have to move on.
01:13:12Just because we're starting a new chapter in our lives doesn't mean the restaurant needs to lead the family.
01:13:18Are you offering me the restaurant?
01:13:25If you want to.
01:13:33But I don't have the money to reopen the restaurant on my own.
01:13:37Maybe I can help you with that.
01:13:39Jess, you're my best friend. I can't accept a loan from you.
01:13:43Oh, no, no. It wouldn't be a loan. It would be a capital contribution as part owner if you're open to it.
01:13:50You mean like partners?
01:13:52Your talents are limitless.
01:13:55With the right team behind you?
01:13:56I mean, there may even be a few stars in your future if you know what I mean.
01:14:02What about the show?
01:14:04Yeah, I, I didn't send the contract in.
01:14:07What?
01:14:08I, I, something just felt off.
01:14:11So I decided I would sit on it for a couple of days.
01:14:14And then I got the call from Jacob and here we are.
01:14:19Jacob called you?
01:14:25They're about ready to announce the winners of the competition.
01:14:28Come on.
01:14:29Let's go.
01:14:30Whoa.
01:14:33Hello, Dunedin.
01:14:39Welcome one and all.
01:14:40We now move to the grand finale and the final event of the food and wine festival.
01:14:47Where the winner will be crowned Dunedin's best restaurant of the year.
01:14:52And awarded the golden spatula for culinary excellence.
01:15:00Now, I need to know, who's ready to find out who won?
01:15:06I have to admit, I have to admit the competition was fierce this year, ladies and gentlemen.
01:15:13And some very difficult decisions had to be made.
01:15:19But the results are in.
01:15:21And I hold in my hand the three finalists.
01:15:27And in third place, with their barbecue entree and apple pie dessert, we have Pappy O'Brien.
01:15:36And now, the moment we have all been waiting for, between the Wild Iris Cafe and C.C. Riders.
01:15:52The winner of this year's food and wine festival cook-off is...
01:16:04C.C. Riders with their blueberry chicken and waffle entree and their ice cream stuffed blueberry donut dessert.
01:16:14In tradition, with the owner of C.C. Riders.
01:16:18Come on up on stage.
01:16:19It's yours, if you want it.
01:16:23You deserve it. Get up there.
01:16:27And to present the award to our winner this year...
01:16:32Jacob Dillon, owner of Harbor Farm.
01:16:35Oh, yeah.
01:16:42Good food and good traditions have been the bedrock of Dunedin long since before I was born.
01:16:47And that's what this represents.
01:16:51On behalf of Harbor Farms and the great town of Dunedin, it is my pleasure to give this Golden Spatula Award to C.C. Riders.
01:17:03Woo!
01:17:04C.C.
01:17:05Oh, thank you.
01:17:14You know, I spent my entire childhood wondering what life would be like outside small-town Dunedin.
01:17:20I've lived in big cities, worked at fancy restaurants, but none of it's made me as happy as this past week.
01:17:29Creating new dishes, connecting with old friends, and spending time with my amazing mom and dad, Patty and Glenn Ryder.
01:17:38Thank you for reminding me of what really matters.
01:17:44This one's for you guys.
01:17:47Thank you, everyone.
01:17:48Come on!
01:18:18I thought I'd find you here.
01:18:25Mind if I join?
01:18:27Of course.
01:18:31Are you really taking over the restaurant?
01:18:33I am.
01:18:35What made you change your mind about the show?
01:18:39Well, when my parents offered me the restaurant,
01:18:42it just fell with my heart.
01:18:44You know what Grandma Cece was saying if she were here right now?
01:18:47Grandma Cece always knows best.
01:18:49Grandma Cece always knows best.
01:18:51You know, it's a good thing Jessica didn't turn in those contracts.
01:18:56Bold move, sir.
01:18:58Hey, the contract idea was all Jessica.
01:19:01I just called for some friendly advice.
01:19:03This restaurant's going to take a lot of work.
01:19:06And since when have you ever been afraid of hard work?
01:19:10Hey, why didn't you tell me about the farm?
01:19:14I don't know.
01:19:15I just figured you had so many assumptions about me,
01:19:18I'd just let you run with them.
01:19:25I did have a lot of assumptions about you.
01:19:28I'm sorry.
01:19:31It's okay.
01:19:33I forgive you this time.
01:19:35I am so glad that you're staying.
01:19:44I am too.
01:19:48I'm crazy about you, Jacob Dylan.
01:19:50I am so crazy about you too.
01:19:54Okay, here we are.
01:20:06Okay.
01:20:07We have two featured items for our soft opening.
01:20:10Pan-seared grouper and fire-roasted pork.
01:20:13Everything else you see on those plates is from this handsome guy's farm.
01:20:17Wow.
01:20:18Okay.
01:20:19Where is he?
01:20:20Dig in.
01:20:21This looks amazing.
01:20:22Oh, you're going to love this.
01:20:30I cannot read their faces.
01:20:32I'm no food critic, but this is da bomb.
01:20:38Please never use that phrase again.
01:20:40But I do agree.
01:20:42You like it?
01:20:43Yeah, it is great.
01:20:44Oh.
01:20:45It does.
01:20:46It looks fantastic, babe.
01:20:47Oh.
01:20:48I want to thank you so much for your support-
01:20:50That's what I'm saying, Mr. Thompson.
01:20:53You know, hold on a second.
01:20:58Smile.
01:21:01Oh.
01:21:06No, I'm sorry.
01:21:07I was sending you a pic.
01:21:08Yeah, no, where were we?
01:21:10Right.
01:21:11That's fine.
01:21:12As long as the contract's right this week.
01:21:15Payment up front.
01:21:18Perfect.
01:21:19Okay.
01:21:20Yes.
01:21:21All right.
01:21:22I'll talk to you soon.
01:21:23Bye.
01:21:24Wham, bam.
01:21:25Thank you, ma'am.
01:21:26The deed is done.
01:21:27Two episodes a week shot right here.
01:21:29Ah!
01:21:30This show is going to be a hit.
01:21:37And at the center of it all will be the two of you.
01:21:41Oh.
01:21:43I'm so proud of you, babe.
01:21:46Now that's my kind of show.
01:21:48After midnight.
01:21:49Skinny dip in someone else's pool.
01:21:55Pretend that we living the good life.
01:22:01We got no chill, don't play it cool.
01:22:04good life. We have no chill, don't play it cool.
01:22:10Doing red lights, climbing up the hillsides, sitting on dynamite.
01:22:15Yeah, we gotta hold tight. So high, up there like a satellite.
01:22:19Think I'm losing my mind. It's got to be you.
01:22:23And all of the madness and the mess you put me through.
01:22:28I just can't refuse. All of the chaos and the trouble we're into.
01:22:42Hell of a crazy state I'm in. At least I know what's happening.
01:22:47But one thing that I'm sure I'm losing. You're the killer.
01:22:59Waking up in some trashy hotel room.
01:23:04Feels like the liquor got revenge.
01:23:09Guess we can blame it on the phone.
01:23:16Hit it again.
01:23:19Doing red lights, climbing up the hillsides, sitting on dynamite.
01:23:23Yeah, we gotta hold tight. So high, up there like a satellite.
01:23:26Think I'm losing my mind.
01:23:29It's got to be you.
01:23:32And all of the madness and the mess you put me through.
01:23:39I just can't refuse.
01:23:42All of the chaos and the trouble we're into.
01:23:46Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:23:50Tell of the crazy state I'm in. At least I know what's happening.
01:23:55But one thing that I'm sure I'm losing.
01:24:00You're the killer.
01:24:01You're the killer.
01:24:11You're the killer.
01:24:16You're the killer.
01:24:17You're the killer.
01:24:24It's got to be you, it's got to be you.
01:24:27Don't let the madness and the mess you put me through.
01:24:30I just can't review what I can't review
01:24:37I want you to get into the trouble we're into
01:24:44Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
01:24:45Hell of a crazy state I'm in
01:24:47At least I know it's not funny
01:24:50I'm a thing that I'm sure I'm lovesick
01:24:55You're the king
01:24:58I'm lovesick
01:25:00You're the killer
01:25:06You're the killer
01:25:07You're the killer
01:25:11You're the killer
01:25:16You're the killer
01:25:28It's got to be you
01:25:34Don't look at the madness and the mess you put me through
01:25:39I just can't refuse
01:25:44I just can't refuse
01:25:46All the chaos and the trouble we're into
01:25:49Yeah, yeah
01:25:53Hell of a crazy state I'm in
01:25:56At least I know it's time for me
01:25:58I don't think that I'm sure
01:26:01You're the girl
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