1 00:01:01,240 --> 00:01:03,880 OK, my Christmas elves, the fillet is up. 2 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:07,200 That risotto's almost done. Check the consistency. 3 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:09,640 Make sure you don't forget the basil. 4 00:01:09,640 --> 00:01:12,600 We've got two minutes on the sea bass for table five. 5 00:01:12,600 --> 00:01:14,920 Make sure someone follows you with the sauce. 6 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:26,640 How's your meal? Very good. Great. Thank you. 7 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:29,920 So, we have a slight...problem. 8 00:01:29,920 --> 00:01:32,840 The waitress accidentally sold the flambe to table nine, 9 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:34,720 and so, now we're out. 10 00:01:34,720 --> 00:01:40,200 No big deal, but now the wife wants something...off-menu. 11 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:41,600 That menu is perfect. 12 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:43,680 Every course complements each other perfectly. 13 00:01:43,680 --> 00:01:44,960 We can't do substitutions. 14 00:01:44,960 --> 00:01:48,160 Oh, I-I know the menu is perfect. 15 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:50,040 But he's City Council... 16 00:01:50,040 --> 00:01:53,440 ..and the waitress promised we could do something special. 17 00:01:53,440 --> 00:01:56,960 Is there any way you could whip something up? 18 00:01:59,320 --> 00:02:02,880 I could do a tart with a vanilla ganache, or... 19 00:02:02,880 --> 00:02:05,320 ..Napoleon with a hazelnut drizzle. 20 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:08,320 She wanted something a little bit salty. 21 00:02:08,320 --> 00:02:10,040 It won't go with her entree at all. 22 00:02:10,040 --> 00:02:11,760 Erm... 23 00:02:11,760 --> 00:02:14,840 I know - I'll do a pistachio crust with some Himalayan sea salt 24 00:02:14,840 --> 00:02:16,560 on chocolate-covered strawberries. 25 00:02:16,560 --> 00:02:18,920 She'll love it. Mm! It'll just take me a couple of minutes. 26 00:02:18,920 --> 00:02:20,520 Thank you. Welcome. You got it. 27 00:02:20,520 --> 00:02:22,200 You got it. YOU got it. 28 00:02:22,200 --> 00:02:24,560 And remember, great cooking isn't A to B. 29 00:02:24,560 --> 00:02:27,240 You've got to find the M-A-G-I-C. 30 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:30,400 Each dish has to be extraordinary. 31 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:31,720 Risotto's up. 32 00:02:31,720 --> 00:02:33,720 Mm... 33 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:35,960 THEY GIGGLE 34 00:02:35,960 --> 00:02:38,440 You really outdid yourself on the duck tonight. 35 00:02:38,440 --> 00:02:40,560 Just great reviews from a bunch of tables. 36 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:45,520 What? Er... 37 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:49,880 Well, er, it's just... the amount of duck. 38 00:02:49,880 --> 00:02:53,800 That got me thinking, erm, we've been friends forever. 39 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:58,080 Which was why I was so excited to open our place together. 40 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:02,400 And then, when Scarlett's was on all of the Best Of lists 41 00:03:02,400 --> 00:03:04,280 right away... 42 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:05,800 I know, it was unreal. 43 00:03:05,800 --> 00:03:07,600 Absolutely incredible. 44 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:09,640 But... 45 00:03:09,640 --> 00:03:11,600 ..the new buzz has died down. 46 00:03:11,600 --> 00:03:14,080 And the lines aren't around the block any more. 47 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:15,960 Well, yeah, I mean, I know, 48 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:17,920 but Christmas is a couple of weeks away, 49 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:19,760 we'll get our numbers back up after. 50 00:03:19,760 --> 00:03:22,280 We always have a slump around the holidays. 51 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:24,840 It has to do with what we serve. 52 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:26,520 Which doesn't change. 53 00:03:26,520 --> 00:03:28,080 People love my menu. 54 00:03:28,080 --> 00:03:31,600 Yeah, but people want simple around the holidays, you know? 55 00:03:31,600 --> 00:03:33,880 Hearty and comforting. 56 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:38,120 Christmas roasts, candied yams, snickerdoodles. 57 00:03:38,120 --> 00:03:42,520 Snickerdoodles? Yeah, meals with spirit that make people wistful 58 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:44,760 and romantic about holidays. 59 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:46,400 We are losing clientele. 60 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:48,440 We have to cater to them. 61 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:50,600 OK, what do you suggest? 62 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:54,960 We need a holiday menu this year. 63 00:03:54,960 --> 00:03:56,520 No. 64 00:03:56,520 --> 00:03:59,360 No! Holiday menus bring down quality. 65 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:02,080 They're too cutesy, they're too simple. 66 00:04:02,080 --> 00:04:06,000 We're going to keep our quality high and we'll bounce back, I promise. 67 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:09,280 Well...I'm worried about Stetson. 68 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:12,560 What? Why? Stetson loves us. 69 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:14,120 I mean, he lets us do what we want. 70 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:16,560 That's the best thing about him, he trusts our judgment. 71 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:20,360 Well, he's coming by tomorrow night to check on everything. OK, great. 72 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:22,080 Yeah, he can't resist my stuffed dates. 73 00:04:22,080 --> 00:04:23,600 I'll make them for him. 74 00:04:23,600 --> 00:04:25,440 It'll smooth things over and reminds him why 75 00:04:25,440 --> 00:04:27,480 we're a no-brainer investment. 76 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:29,560 I'll pick up the ingredients on my way in. 77 00:04:34,160 --> 00:04:35,520 PHONE CHIMES 78 00:04:41,040 --> 00:04:42,280 SHE SNICKERS 79 00:05:13,560 --> 00:05:15,200 Right... 80 00:05:21,240 --> 00:05:24,440 No! Those potatoes? Yeah. 81 00:05:24,440 --> 00:05:28,000 It's quite the Christmas weather we're having, eh? Oh! Erm, hi. 82 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:30,000 I-I think you have the last potatoes... 83 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:32,800 Snow in New York City, nothing like it. Any way we could split those? 84 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:35,560 You know, I-I could trade you for something, or... 85 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:38,640 You know, I could buy them from you. I'd even pay a little more. 86 00:05:40,240 --> 00:05:41,680 HE CHUCKLES 87 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:45,600 What? 88 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:48,840 Scarlett Bridges, as I live and breathe. 89 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:52,240 SHE GASPS 90 00:05:52,240 --> 00:05:55,440 James...Guidry. 91 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,320 It's, erm, been a while. 92 00:05:57,320 --> 00:05:59,960 Yeah, years since Cordon Bleu. 93 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:01,000 Mm-hm. 94 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:03,880 Still as determined and persistent as ever, I see. 95 00:06:03,880 --> 00:06:05,760 First impression's a little strong. 96 00:06:05,760 --> 00:06:08,000 And you're still taking nothing seriously. 97 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:11,320 Pushing your buttons is very serious business, Scarlett. 98 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:13,880 Are you still doing that saying? What was it... 99 00:06:13,880 --> 00:06:16,920 "The magic of cooking is A plus B to the power three?" 100 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:19,960 It's actually, erm, "Great cooking isn't A to B. 101 00:06:19,960 --> 00:06:22,520 "Let's find the M-A-G...I-C." 102 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:24,080 It doesn't...matter. Right. 103 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:25,320 I like that one. 104 00:06:25,320 --> 00:06:27,360 Listen, I'd really like to help you out, but I need 105 00:06:27,360 --> 00:06:29,360 these potatoes for a big dish. 106 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:30,600 It's fine. 107 00:06:32,400 --> 00:06:34,400 How about you sing that song for me? 108 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:40,280 No. Come on, Professor Saunders would be so proud. 109 00:06:40,280 --> 00:06:42,160 Yeah, I-I hated that song. 110 00:06:42,160 --> 00:06:45,040 And actually, I didn't need a song to remind me the names of spices... 111 00:06:45,040 --> 00:06:48,080 Just sing a little bit for me, and I'll give you the potatoes. 112 00:06:49,920 --> 00:06:52,240 Seriously? Mm-hm. 113 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:54,040 Here? Yeah. 114 00:06:57,880 --> 00:06:59,400 SHE EXHALES 115 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:05,400 TO THE TUNE OF "GOOD KING WENCESLAS" 116 00:07:01,600 --> 00:07:05,400 # Adobo, ahi, Aleppo 117 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:07,920 # Anise, basil, and bay 118 00:07:10,400 --> 00:07:12,800 # Brown sugar is sweeter than... # 119 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:14,280 THEY CHUCKLE 120 00:07:14,280 --> 00:07:17,320 You know what? I am done. That's enough of that. 121 00:07:17,320 --> 00:07:19,520 It was great, and I was just kidding. 122 00:07:19,520 --> 00:07:20,880 You can have the potatoes. 123 00:07:20,880 --> 00:07:22,840 I'm just going to get them somewhere else. 124 00:07:22,840 --> 00:07:24,720 Scarlett, I was just messing around. 125 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:28,640 Please. Take the potatoes. You don't even have to pay for them. 126 00:07:28,640 --> 00:07:30,040 They're yours. 127 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:38,120 OK, well, erm... 128 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:39,840 ..lovely to see you, James. 129 00:07:39,840 --> 00:07:41,600 What, no "thank you"? 130 00:07:41,600 --> 00:07:44,600 You sounded great, by the way. DOOR CLOSES 131 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:47,040 And I guess I'll pay for the rest of your groceries. 132 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:48,360 Sorry about that. 133 00:07:52,320 --> 00:07:55,200 Stetson. Hi. Claire. 134 00:07:55,200 --> 00:07:56,720 Mm! 135 00:07:56,720 --> 00:07:59,280 Great to see you. You, too. 136 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:03,400 Well...I will have... 137 00:08:05,160 --> 00:08:06,920 Absolutely delicious. 138 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:09,120 We'll get that right ready for you. Thanks. 139 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:19,400 QUIETLY: He's here. 140 00:08:19,400 --> 00:08:22,680 Stetson...is here. Great. 141 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:25,960 And he ordered the ribeye palm puree. 142 00:08:25,960 --> 00:08:28,640 Perfect. And I'll throw that order of dates in right away. 143 00:08:28,640 --> 00:08:31,720 Girl, he doesn't look happy about the seating. 144 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:34,720 Relax, OK? It's going to be the best meal of his life. 145 00:08:44,560 --> 00:08:48,360 Oh, my gosh! I mean, the kid broke, like, four glasses, too. 146 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:50,200 Which is good luck on opening night! 147 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:53,840 And every dish was perfect, and every diner left raving. 148 00:08:53,840 --> 00:08:56,880 I knew my confidence was well-placed. 149 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:58,800 LAUGHTER WINDS DOWN 150 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:02,000 Which is why it pains me 151 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,720 to give you this bit of news. 152 00:09:07,880 --> 00:09:11,680 I'm seriously considering selling my stake in the restaurant. 153 00:09:11,680 --> 00:09:12,720 BOTH: What? 154 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:14,600 Wh-Why? No, no, Stetson! 155 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:17,360 Ladies, you know, I love working with you and believing you both. 156 00:09:17,360 --> 00:09:21,760 But the numbers... haven't been great lately. 157 00:09:21,760 --> 00:09:26,280 I-It's just a...slower time... for eating out. It's the holidays. 158 00:09:26,280 --> 00:09:29,040 The buzz at Scarlett's has unfortunately faded, 159 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:32,920 and I'm worried that another down holiday season would spell big 160 00:09:32,920 --> 00:09:35,240 losses for the end of the year. 161 00:09:35,240 --> 00:09:37,600 I'm sorry, but it might not be feasible. 162 00:09:37,600 --> 00:09:40,040 Y-You know, that's not what we're forecasting. 163 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:41,480 Erm... No. 164 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:43,400 Because, erm, well... 165 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:50,040 Er, Scarlett is working on a... fantastic... 166 00:09:50,040 --> 00:09:52,040 ..new holiday menu 167 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:55,480 that's going to blow everyone out of the water! 168 00:09:55,480 --> 00:09:57,840 Hm. Interesting. 169 00:09:57,840 --> 00:10:00,760 A new holiday menu? 170 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:02,120 Tell me more. 171 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:05,880 NERVOUS CHUCKLING 172 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:05,880 Erm...yes. Erm... 173 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:08,120 You know, I am still... 174 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:11,320 I'm still working out the details a little bit, but I can tell you 175 00:10:11,320 --> 00:10:14,800 that it's going to be really fresh, seasonal dishes, 176 00:10:14,800 --> 00:10:18,040 and the courses are just, they're going to be very... 177 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:20,320 ..unique and, erm... 178 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:22,520 Uniquely traditional. 179 00:10:22,520 --> 00:10:25,800 Yeah! It'll put everybody into the holiday spirit. Traditional. 180 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:29,560 If that's the case, I'll reconsider. 181 00:10:29,560 --> 00:10:33,200 I'm very excited to see what you've come up with. 182 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:36,640 I will call Wyatt Bruce... Oh. 183 00:10:36,640 --> 00:10:40,560 ..and convince him to come get the menu reviewed. 184 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:45,480 See you both later. 185 00:10:42,520 --> 00:10:45,480 HE GIGGLES 186 00:10:48,360 --> 00:10:51,200 Claire, are you crazy? 187 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:54,160 Wyatt ripped us apart on the last review. 188 00:10:54,160 --> 00:10:56,400 I know, but we have no choice. 189 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:59,680 If our angel investor leaves, negative press follows and, 190 00:10:59,680 --> 00:11:02,520 shortly thereafter, our staff begins fleeing. 191 00:11:02,520 --> 00:11:05,840 We will be shut down completely before we can even blink, Scarlett. 192 00:11:05,840 --> 00:11:07,720 Yeah, I know that. 193 00:11:07,720 --> 00:11:10,760 But...you promised a holiday menu that doesn't exist 194 00:11:10,760 --> 00:11:12,200 and dishes that I don't have. 195 00:11:12,200 --> 00:11:14,120 Keep it simple! I-It'll be fine. 196 00:11:14,120 --> 00:11:16,280 Wyatt Bruce is one of the top critics in the world, 197 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:20,640 and he will crush us unless we have special items. 198 00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:21,960 You're right. 199 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:26,320 It can't be ordinary. 200 00:11:26,320 --> 00:11:29,520 And it has been a few months 201 00:11:29,520 --> 00:11:31,720 since you put any new dishes on the menu. 202 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:37,320 I just, I-I haven't been feeling inspired. 203 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:41,200 OK? It's not something that you can just force. 204 00:11:41,200 --> 00:11:43,960 Especially in this short amount of time. 205 00:11:43,960 --> 00:11:46,240 Well, you have to. 206 00:11:46,240 --> 00:11:47,640 For Stetson. 207 00:11:49,160 --> 00:11:51,560 And for Scarlett's. 208 00:11:51,560 --> 00:11:53,080 Which needs it badly. 209 00:11:56,480 --> 00:11:57,880 KNOCK ON DOOR 210 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:02,120 Wait, don't you and Dad have a plane to catch. 211 00:12:02,120 --> 00:12:05,880 We do. But I wanted to drop off your gift for the holidays. 212 00:12:05,880 --> 00:12:08,360 Your dad's wrapping up a few work things before we 213 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:09,880 hit the road for Italy. 214 00:12:10,920 --> 00:12:12,400 Aw, thank you. 215 00:12:12,400 --> 00:12:14,200 It's a, it's... 216 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:16,200 It's a new sharpener for your knife set. Oh! 217 00:12:16,200 --> 00:12:18,560 Well...thank you. 218 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:21,640 How's the restaurant? 219 00:12:22,840 --> 00:12:24,280 It's OK. 220 00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:27,120 Everything all right? 221 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:30,960 Have you and Dad... 222 00:12:30,960 --> 00:12:32,480 ..ever had a restaurant fail? 223 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:36,080 No. Why? 224 00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:37,920 Even one of the first ones? 225 00:12:37,920 --> 00:12:41,440 You know, know before the big hit with Tucson? 226 00:12:41,440 --> 00:12:45,160 I still don't understand why you sold that place. 227 00:12:47,960 --> 00:12:51,360 Scarlett, what's going on? 228 00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:56,200 We had some bad news tonight. 229 00:12:56,200 --> 00:13:00,360 Stetson told us that he might... 230 00:13:00,360 --> 00:13:02,520 ..pull out his investment. 231 00:13:02,520 --> 00:13:05,600 I know, and Claire wants this holiday menu, I mean, 232 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:08,000 she's always wanted a holiday menu. 233 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,400 And you don't? 234 00:13:09,400 --> 00:13:12,640 Well, no, I've never believed in them, but she... 235 00:13:12,640 --> 00:13:15,640 You know, she pitched it to him, and now he thinks it's amazing. 236 00:13:15,640 --> 00:13:19,520 And...I have to come up with this new holiday menu, 237 00:13:19,520 --> 00:13:22,160 which I'm not even confident is going to work. 238 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:23,680 Scarlett. 239 00:13:23,680 --> 00:13:27,880 Do you think that Claire is passionate about your restaurant? 240 00:13:27,880 --> 00:13:30,200 She wants it to succeed? 241 00:13:30,200 --> 00:13:32,560 Yes. Absolutely. 242 00:13:32,560 --> 00:13:35,320 I'd say you both have that passion in common. 243 00:13:35,320 --> 00:13:38,520 You're just disagreeing on the path. 244 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:44,760 Part of being a restaurant owner and leader is trusting your manager. 245 00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:47,440 I know how much you care about Claire. 246 00:13:47,440 --> 00:13:51,000 And having faith in your partner is sometimes all there is. 247 00:13:52,600 --> 00:13:57,160 Scarlett, you've always been such a talented chef. 248 00:13:57,160 --> 00:14:00,320 You always loved creating new delicious dishes. 249 00:14:00,320 --> 00:14:05,320 We couldn't keep you from inventing new tastes and recipes as a kid. 250 00:14:06,560 --> 00:14:09,640 We may not have had a restaurant fail, but we've certainly had 251 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:13,040 to work on recipes, ones that didn't work 252 00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:15,640 and we just had to get right. 253 00:14:15,640 --> 00:14:20,720 And we both have complete confidence you'll figure that out. 254 00:14:20,720 --> 00:14:23,320 Even if it's not the plan you imagined. 255 00:14:25,440 --> 00:14:29,160 Sometimes you have to take the word of someone you trust 256 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:31,760 who shares the same passion as you 257 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:36,160 so you can hit the target deep down you know you're both aiming for. 258 00:14:36,160 --> 00:14:39,120 Right? Yeah, you're right. 259 00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:43,360 Thanks, Mum. 260 00:14:43,360 --> 00:14:45,880 I should get going. 261 00:14:45,880 --> 00:14:48,320 OK. Have a good trip. 262 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:55,320 Oh, hey. Hey. 263 00:14:55,320 --> 00:14:57,200 I-I'm sorry, Claire. 264 00:14:57,200 --> 00:15:01,440 I know you want what's best for Scarlett's, just like I do. 265 00:15:01,440 --> 00:15:03,880 And, you know, if you feel that strongly about it, 266 00:15:03,880 --> 00:15:05,280 then I trust you. 267 00:15:06,720 --> 00:15:08,480 I'm sorry, too. 268 00:15:08,480 --> 00:15:11,560 And whatever you come up with is going to be great. 269 00:15:11,560 --> 00:15:13,280 And Wyatt will see the light. 270 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:15,400 Yeah, he will. Mm-hm. 271 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:17,800 Thank you, Claire, you're the best. 272 00:15:17,800 --> 00:15:20,360 And so, erm, on that note, 273 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:23,120 I've been thinking, and I've come up with an idea. 274 00:15:23,120 --> 00:15:27,200 OK. And you need... 275 00:15:27,200 --> 00:15:28,840 ..inspiration. 276 00:15:31,040 --> 00:15:34,120 "The Season(ing) of Christmas"? Mm-hm. 277 00:15:34,120 --> 00:15:37,720 "For the holiday host looking for a new spin on 278 00:15:37,720 --> 00:15:40,440 "traditional Christmas dinners." 279 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:43,320 A cooking class? It's a little cheesy! 280 00:15:43,320 --> 00:15:45,640 But it'll help, I promise. 281 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:47,640 I mean, this is for beginners. 282 00:15:47,640 --> 00:15:49,680 It's not for trained chefs. 283 00:15:49,680 --> 00:15:52,000 OK, come on, just go for some inspiration. 284 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,800 What have we got to lose? 285 00:15:53,800 --> 00:15:57,560 You need to take this seriously - for the sake of our dream together. 286 00:15:57,560 --> 00:16:01,920 And I am. I just don't think the answer is peppermint 287 00:16:01,920 --> 00:16:03,760 and figgy pudding. 288 00:16:03,760 --> 00:16:05,080 It's going to be fine. 289 00:16:05,080 --> 00:16:08,040 I'm just, I'll do a riff on some of my old dishes. 290 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:10,560 You know, I've made food that's cheery before. 291 00:16:10,560 --> 00:16:13,320 I'll just tweak those and add a little pixie dust. 292 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:16,240 And besides, I can't just leave. The restaurant needs me. 293 00:16:16,240 --> 00:16:18,400 But we need something new, Scarlett. 294 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:20,480 And I've already booked your ticket. 295 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:22,240 And you're going to love it! 296 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:24,960 Just go, find your inspiration again. 297 00:16:24,960 --> 00:16:27,760 SHE SCOFFS Take some time off. We need it. 298 00:16:30,520 --> 00:16:32,800 Fine. Fine. 299 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:36,360 Only because I trust you. 300 00:16:36,360 --> 00:16:38,120 Well, then, it's good to be me. 301 00:16:38,120 --> 00:16:39,400 SHE CHUCKLES 302 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:20,440 Whoa. 303 00:17:42,720 --> 00:17:45,280 Mm! I get the candy cane one. 304 00:17:45,280 --> 00:17:47,840 It was definitely the most delicious. 305 00:17:47,840 --> 00:17:49,840 OK, candy cane it is. 306 00:17:49,840 --> 00:17:52,680 So, are you excited to learn some new recipes? 307 00:17:52,680 --> 00:17:54,760 I mean, I can't wait for this course. 308 00:17:54,760 --> 00:17:56,960 Yeah, I'm curious to see what they have. 309 00:17:56,960 --> 00:18:00,040 Us, too. I'm all thumbs at cooking, unfortunately. 310 00:18:00,040 --> 00:18:04,280 I always joke that my husband, Ed, had literally had all thumbs. 311 00:18:04,280 --> 00:18:06,280 Most people found that uncomfortable. 312 00:18:06,280 --> 00:18:07,600 THEY CHUCKLE 313 00:18:07,600 --> 00:18:11,360 I'm Roseland. Oh. Rosie for short. Scarlett. 314 00:18:11,360 --> 00:18:13,120 And over there is Ed. 315 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:14,400 Ed, come here. 316 00:18:16,720 --> 00:18:19,120 SHE CHUCKLES 317 00:18:16,720 --> 00:18:19,120 This is Ed. 318 00:18:19,120 --> 00:18:21,840 Pleasure to meet you. Scarlett. Nice to meet you, too. 319 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:25,480 THEY GIGGLE 320 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:28,080 He's a monkey. So, where are you both from? 321 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:30,040 Er, just outside the city. 322 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:31,920 In the 'burbs. Ah, beautiful. 323 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:33,520 Yeah, we love it. 324 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:36,720 Just...we only arrived here, what, a few hours ago? 325 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,080 How about you? 326 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:39,600 Oh, I just got in today. 327 00:18:39,600 --> 00:18:42,320 And I actually got in yesterday. 328 00:18:42,320 --> 00:18:45,040 I wanted to give myself a chance to look around. 329 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:47,760 Jackie. Hi. 330 00:18:47,760 --> 00:18:49,400 It's beautiful here. Mm-hm. 331 00:18:49,400 --> 00:18:53,720 The trees, that crisp air when you know that snow is coming. 332 00:18:53,720 --> 00:18:56,280 Being up here in nature, it revitalises you. 333 00:18:56,280 --> 00:18:58,840 It's like a reminder that you needed a break 334 00:18:58,840 --> 00:19:00,600 when you didn't even know it. 335 00:19:00,600 --> 00:19:03,880 You know? I really do. 336 00:19:03,880 --> 00:19:06,520 Yeah, I was trying to put my finger on it when I was driving up. 337 00:19:06,520 --> 00:19:09,440 And that's... yeah, that's exactly it. 338 00:19:09,440 --> 00:19:12,640 And over there is Bryce and Gloria. 339 00:19:12,640 --> 00:19:15,720 Hi, I'm Bryce. I'm Gloria. Hi. 340 00:19:15,720 --> 00:19:17,280 WHISPERING: Show 'em. Oh. 341 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:18,720 We're newly engaged. 342 00:19:18,720 --> 00:19:20,800 Oh! That's beautiful. 343 00:19:20,800 --> 00:19:23,440 Congratulations. I'm Scarlett. 344 00:19:23,440 --> 00:19:24,920 Hi, Scarlett. Nice to meet you. 345 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:26,720 Excuse me, everyone. 346 00:19:26,720 --> 00:19:28,480 If I can just have a moment, please. 347 00:19:31,200 --> 00:19:35,240 I, er, just would like to welcome you to the Season(ing) of Christmas! 348 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:36,720 THEY CLAP 349 00:19:36,720 --> 00:19:41,040 A week-long getaway where we'll be exploring your culinary voices, 350 00:19:41,040 --> 00:19:44,280 learning essential skills, and broadening cooking prowess 351 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:46,880 through the magic of Christmas-time's beautiful food. 352 00:19:46,880 --> 00:19:49,720 Your families will be blown away this year. 353 00:19:49,720 --> 00:19:51,400 Thank you all for coming. 354 00:19:51,400 --> 00:19:53,840 I'm your host, James Guidry. 355 00:19:53,840 --> 00:19:55,600 Class starts tomorrow. 356 00:19:55,600 --> 00:19:58,640 But part of this course is about having fun and getting 357 00:19:58,640 --> 00:20:00,280 into the Christmas-time spirit. 358 00:20:00,280 --> 00:20:03,920 So, now we're going into town where I'll introduce you to 359 00:20:03,920 --> 00:20:05,880 the local shops of the area 360 00:20:05,880 --> 00:20:07,720 and deliver Christmas gifts! 361 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:10,160 Because it's a nice, neighbourly thing to do, 362 00:20:10,160 --> 00:20:12,720 and it'll buy us all some wonderful Christmas charity with 363 00:20:12,720 --> 00:20:14,400 the shops we'll be using. 364 00:20:14,400 --> 00:20:18,240 I've got your gifts all bagged up right here, and...again, 365 00:20:18,240 --> 00:20:20,960 welcome to the Season(ing) of Christmas. 366 00:20:20,960 --> 00:20:22,640 THEY APPLAUD 367 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:31,400 INDISTINCT CHATTER 368 00:20:34,240 --> 00:20:37,160 I cannot believe you're running this. 369 00:20:37,160 --> 00:20:38,480 How about that? 370 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:41,360 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 371 00:20:41,360 --> 00:20:44,920 When I saw the name Scarlett Bridges on the class list, 372 00:20:44,920 --> 00:20:48,280 never did I think it would be you. Hm. It's me. 373 00:20:48,280 --> 00:20:50,240 What are you doing here? 374 00:20:50,240 --> 00:20:52,520 Oh, erm... Sorry. 375 00:20:52,520 --> 00:20:53,920 Merry Christmas. 376 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:58,160 ..I, er, just hired some new chefs for my restaurant, 377 00:20:58,160 --> 00:21:00,880 and we have to teach them some holiday menu items. 378 00:21:00,880 --> 00:21:05,160 So, my partner and I thought it'd be a good idea that I brush up. 379 00:21:05,160 --> 00:21:08,160 Honestly, I'm just glad to hear you're doing so well. 380 00:21:08,160 --> 00:21:10,360 Your restaurant, too. 381 00:21:10,360 --> 00:21:13,560 Oh. Erm, thank you. 382 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:16,560 You, too. Yeah, I'm really glad you're here. 383 00:21:16,560 --> 00:21:18,480 I'm happy you're taking the class. 384 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:21,280 Frankly, it's rare to have another chef of your calibre here, 385 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:24,200 so, if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to have you help me 386 00:21:24,200 --> 00:21:26,000 teach a few of the classes. 387 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:29,280 Be a shame not to put all that expertise to use. 388 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:32,240 Sure. Yeah, why not? 389 00:21:32,240 --> 00:21:33,440 Great. 390 00:21:38,440 --> 00:21:42,680 And this is the master kitchen we'll be doing all of our baking in. 391 00:21:42,680 --> 00:21:45,560 Used to feed guests in private parties at the villa. 392 00:21:45,560 --> 00:21:49,560 As you can see, the kitchen can handle any meal, large or small. 393 00:21:49,560 --> 00:21:52,920 And it's a place where pros work. And now, you do, too. 394 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:55,360 I know we all got to know each other at the meet-and-greet 395 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:58,440 the other night, but let's go around and share something about ourselves 396 00:21:58,440 --> 00:22:00,520 and why you're in this class. 397 00:22:00,520 --> 00:22:02,240 Rosie, how about you go first? 398 00:22:02,240 --> 00:22:03,720 Oh, OK. 399 00:22:03,720 --> 00:22:08,040 As you all know, we've been married for 28 years this June. 400 00:22:08,040 --> 00:22:09,600 Very happily. 401 00:22:09,600 --> 00:22:11,120 And this room, it's incredible. 402 00:22:11,120 --> 00:22:14,520 It makes me think of the beautiful places we went when we were dating. 403 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:19,320 Yeah. But we're here because we used to have Christmas at our house, 404 00:22:19,320 --> 00:22:21,880 but, because we only know how to cook one thing, 405 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:24,800 the family asked us to stop hosting. 406 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:27,760 So, we need some new recipes, some new tricks. 407 00:22:27,760 --> 00:22:29,840 We can help with that. 408 00:22:29,840 --> 00:22:31,640 Jackie, how about you? 409 00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:34,880 Well, erm, I love Christmas. 410 00:22:34,880 --> 00:22:37,280 The best time to spend with my family. 411 00:22:37,280 --> 00:22:40,080 Now that my babies are out of the house, and it's the time 412 00:22:40,080 --> 00:22:42,280 of my happiest memories. 413 00:22:42,280 --> 00:22:45,720 Oh, and I know all the holiday recipes, 414 00:22:45,720 --> 00:22:48,640 but I keep on taking the class so I can keep sharp! 415 00:22:49,920 --> 00:22:53,200 Well, as we said last night, we are getting married. 416 00:22:53,200 --> 00:22:56,000 We haven't known each other that long, only a few months. 417 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:59,000 But it's been a bit of a whirlwind love story. 418 00:22:59,000 --> 00:23:00,480 Yeah, to say the least. 419 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:02,640 Now, because it's been such a whirlwind, 420 00:23:02,640 --> 00:23:05,440 our parents haven't exactly met yet. 421 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:07,520 So, we're going to make them a big dinner. 422 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:10,680 I've been cooking a while, so I already know most of this stuff, 423 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:13,280 but Bryce is just starting out. New guy. 424 00:23:13,280 --> 00:23:14,320 THEY CHUCKLE 425 00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:16,640 And so, we just thought it would be a fun chance 426 00:23:16,640 --> 00:23:18,520 to learn something great. 427 00:23:18,520 --> 00:23:20,320 Well, we can help with that, too. 428 00:23:22,440 --> 00:23:24,480 And how about you, Scarlett? 429 00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:28,640 Oh. Me. Erm... 430 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:34,600 ..I am a chef, and I graduated top of my class, actually, 431 00:23:34,600 --> 00:23:37,560 at Cordon Bleu, and now, I own a restaurant. 432 00:23:37,560 --> 00:23:39,920 You weren't always top of the class. 433 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:41,520 Yeah, the top. 434 00:23:41,520 --> 00:23:44,800 Really, just right there at the top, the whole time, huh? 435 00:23:44,800 --> 00:23:46,600 Yep. 436 00:23:46,600 --> 00:23:48,280 Uh-huh. 437 00:23:48,280 --> 00:23:52,560 I mean, there may have been the odd occasion where someone else 438 00:23:52,560 --> 00:23:54,680 might have finished ahead of me. 439 00:23:54,680 --> 00:23:58,040 Super. So, you were amongst the top two in your class? 440 00:23:58,040 --> 00:24:00,960 That's great. I just wanted to clear that up for everyone. 441 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:03,840 And...why are you here? 442 00:24:03,840 --> 00:24:05,240 Hm. 443 00:24:07,440 --> 00:24:12,920 I am here because I am a big fan of Christmas classics, 444 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:17,240 just those, you know, simple recipes that are... 445 00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:19,920 ..so, so good. 446 00:24:21,360 --> 00:24:22,920 Great. 447 00:24:22,920 --> 00:24:26,480 Scarlett's actually going to be assisting me in today's session. 448 00:24:26,480 --> 00:24:29,000 Which I'm very excited about. 449 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:33,520 But first, we're going to be diving headfirst into core concepts. 450 00:24:33,520 --> 00:24:36,360 Food prep and proper technique are a chef's greatest assets 451 00:24:36,360 --> 00:24:39,280 in the kitchen, especially when jumping into the Christmas classics. 452 00:24:39,280 --> 00:24:42,200 So, let's get started. 453 00:24:43,680 --> 00:24:46,120 DISHES CLATTERING 454 00:24:53,880 --> 00:24:56,000 We have to walk before we can run. 455 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:59,040 The mise en place, or food preparation, not only saves you time 456 00:24:59,040 --> 00:25:01,480 and keeps you organised in the long run, but it also helps you 457 00:25:01,480 --> 00:25:03,840 acquaint yourself with the ingredients that will become 458 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:05,200 part of your masterpiece. 459 00:25:05,200 --> 00:25:08,240 So, we'll practise proper chopping techniques on these yams, 460 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:10,880 and the ingredients in front of us will later be used 461 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:12,800 to make our candied yams. 462 00:25:12,800 --> 00:25:14,680 But remember to take your time. 463 00:25:14,680 --> 00:25:18,520 The more time you put in, the more proud of your dish you'll be. 464 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:21,320 QUIETLY: Sliced Christmas quiche. 465 00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:26,040 But with cranberries, honey, crumpled cheese... 466 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:27,440 Ech. 467 00:25:30,400 --> 00:25:32,800 ROSIE: Ohh. Scarlett? 468 00:25:32,800 --> 00:25:35,840 I just don't seem to get the hang of this. 469 00:25:35,840 --> 00:25:38,120 Would you mind helping? Of course not. 470 00:25:39,520 --> 00:25:41,720 Whoa, OK. 471 00:25:41,720 --> 00:25:46,000 First, we're going to use this knife. 472 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:48,920 OK. So, you're going to hold it steady with this hand, this one, 473 00:25:48,920 --> 00:25:52,360 you're going to go front to back, just rocking it. You see? 474 00:25:52,360 --> 00:25:54,480 The base will do most of the work. 475 00:25:54,480 --> 00:25:57,000 Oh. It's a little advanced. 476 00:25:57,000 --> 00:26:00,880 I think it's better to stick with the top-to-bottom method, Rosie. 477 00:26:00,880 --> 00:26:03,600 It's also more stable and safe. 478 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:05,080 Rosie can do it. 479 00:26:05,080 --> 00:26:07,720 I mean, that's just such a basic cooking technique. 480 00:26:07,720 --> 00:26:11,200 It's like what I did with my training knives when I was nine. 481 00:26:11,200 --> 00:26:14,080 You can handle it right, Rosie? Erm... 482 00:26:14,080 --> 00:26:17,480 Yeah! Just believe in yourself. OK, OK. 483 00:26:17,480 --> 00:26:20,080 You had training knives when you were nine? 484 00:26:20,080 --> 00:26:22,320 You didn't? How old were you? 485 00:26:22,320 --> 00:26:24,880 14. Doesn't matter. 486 00:26:24,880 --> 00:26:26,720 Well, look at that! 487 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:28,640 Top...to bottom. 488 00:26:28,640 --> 00:26:30,880 Top-to-bottom. 489 00:26:30,880 --> 00:26:33,800 Ed, look! I'm getting it! 490 00:26:33,800 --> 00:26:36,080 Remember, guys, it's not a race. 491 00:26:36,080 --> 00:26:37,600 Take it slow and safe. 492 00:26:40,840 --> 00:26:43,440 Scarlett's going to step in and help demonstrate on this one. 493 00:26:43,440 --> 00:26:44,840 Thanks, James. 494 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:50,240 This lesson is all about finding your artistic flair and decoration. 495 00:26:50,240 --> 00:26:52,920 Engaging that creativity is the heart of Christmas and, frankly, 496 00:26:52,920 --> 00:26:54,080 everywhere in the kitchen. 497 00:26:54,080 --> 00:26:56,560 And there's no better Christmas recipe to have up your sleeve 498 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:57,680 than a good meringue. 499 00:26:57,680 --> 00:27:00,160 So, we're going to make meringue cookie snowmen. 500 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:02,000 There's an art to shaping meringue. 501 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:04,720 Follow the recipe, then form and add all the ingredients, 502 00:27:04,720 --> 00:27:07,440 dab some colour, add some chips as buttons. 503 00:27:07,440 --> 00:27:09,600 Just have fun. 504 00:27:09,600 --> 00:27:11,320 Now, begin. OK. 505 00:27:13,560 --> 00:27:15,400 Are you taking notes? 506 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:16,960 Erm... 507 00:27:16,960 --> 00:27:18,520 Yeah. 508 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:21,280 This is all...very useful. 509 00:27:22,360 --> 00:27:24,920 Wow, I didn't think you were taking this seriously. 510 00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:26,920 I mean, snowmen and meringue? 511 00:27:26,920 --> 00:27:28,280 How do you do it? 512 00:27:28,280 --> 00:27:30,640 Well, I mean, I can't really take credit for it. 513 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:34,640 I remember this. 514 00:27:34,640 --> 00:27:36,240 You're being sarcastic. 515 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:37,640 DRYLY: What? No. 516 00:27:37,640 --> 00:27:39,160 Oh, really? 517 00:27:39,160 --> 00:27:43,520 Erm...what do I do with those little chips again? 518 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:57,760 It's more of a... surrealism version. 519 00:27:57,760 --> 00:27:59,720 Snowman. Voila. 520 00:27:59,720 --> 00:28:01,960 It can be sticky stuff, Bryce. 521 00:28:01,960 --> 00:28:05,720 You know, take a knife, and you can shape the edges if you want. 522 00:28:05,720 --> 00:28:07,280 Around the edges, right. 523 00:28:09,320 --> 00:28:10,480 Good work. 524 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:16,200 This isn't the recipe, Scarlett, what are you doing? 525 00:28:16,200 --> 00:28:17,600 Well, the recipe's so simple. 526 00:28:17,600 --> 00:28:19,520 I thought we're supposed to be creative? 527 00:28:19,520 --> 00:28:20,800 The point is it's simple. 528 00:28:20,800 --> 00:28:23,040 The creativity's in the shaping the merengue. 529 00:28:23,040 --> 00:28:25,880 OK, well, I think I probably made it better. 530 00:28:25,880 --> 00:28:28,560 That's fine, but the lesson's about the art of creativity. 531 00:28:28,560 --> 00:28:30,040 These aren't even snowmen. 532 00:28:33,040 --> 00:28:35,680 There. Buttons. 533 00:28:39,080 --> 00:28:40,720 Beautiful snowmen. 534 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:46,000 Oh, he's THE James? 535 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:48,040 The one you always had the rivalry with? 536 00:28:48,040 --> 00:28:49,840 Yes. Can you believe it? 537 00:28:49,840 --> 00:28:52,200 SHE CHORTLES 538 00:28:49,840 --> 00:28:52,200 I had no idea. 539 00:28:52,200 --> 00:28:54,400 Jeez! You two really used to fight. 540 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:56,000 Oh, he's driving me nuts. 541 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:59,240 He's still completely immature and stubborn. 542 00:28:59,240 --> 00:29:00,840 Oh, no. Yeah. 543 00:29:00,840 --> 00:29:04,560 I mean, I thought for a minute, maybe he'd grown up, but...no. 544 00:29:04,560 --> 00:29:07,600 Oh, and you should see some of the techniques he's teaching. 545 00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:13,000 Anyway, I am trying to keep an open mind. 546 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:14,600 And I want to make this work. 547 00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:16,960 How are sales? 548 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:20,600 Oh, er, well, they're holding. Not improving at all. 549 00:29:20,600 --> 00:29:23,400 But you need to keep your eyes on the prize. 550 00:29:23,400 --> 00:29:25,120 Just blow Stetson and Wyatt away. 551 00:29:25,120 --> 00:29:26,440 Yeah, I know. 552 00:29:26,440 --> 00:29:28,920 Are the classes helping at all? 553 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:30,560 Not yet. 554 00:29:30,560 --> 00:29:32,520 No sparks of inspiration. 555 00:29:33,880 --> 00:29:36,400 OK. I will keep working on it. 556 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:39,320 We just need a couple entrees and a dessert. 557 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:41,600 I will figure this out, I promise. 558 00:29:41,600 --> 00:29:44,600 Scarlett, you are the best chef I know. 559 00:29:44,600 --> 00:29:47,160 Just...roll up your sleeves. 560 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:48,720 I know you'll figure it out. 561 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:49,760 Thanks, Claire. 562 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:51,640 You're the best. You are. 563 00:29:54,240 --> 00:29:56,560 Great day, everyone. You should be proud. 564 00:29:56,560 --> 00:29:59,280 Now, we're just going to slide your cinnamon rolls into the oven. 565 00:29:59,280 --> 00:30:02,120 Have them for dessert after dinner. 566 00:30:02,120 --> 00:30:05,920 My only assignment is to come up with three new gingerbread concepts 567 00:30:05,920 --> 00:30:07,200 other than men. 568 00:30:08,680 --> 00:30:11,000 Other than that, have a great night. 569 00:30:25,360 --> 00:30:27,800 Pretty beautiful around here, isn't it? 570 00:30:27,800 --> 00:30:29,400 Yeah, it is. 571 00:30:29,400 --> 00:30:33,360 What, are you looking for inspiration? Yeah. 572 00:30:33,360 --> 00:30:38,160 Well, just remember, gingerbread ideas sometimes do grow on trees. 573 00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:41,000 That's not what I... 574 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:43,520 Remember, try to have fun with it, Scarlett. 575 00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:01,680 Mm...that's delicious. 576 00:31:01,680 --> 00:31:03,080 Mm, Scarlett! 577 00:31:04,680 --> 00:31:06,520 Do you want your cinnamon roll? 578 00:31:06,520 --> 00:31:09,800 They left them for us. Aw, I'm OK. 579 00:31:09,800 --> 00:31:11,880 Thanks. They're delicious. 580 00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:15,000 We did a great job, if I do say so. Yeah. 581 00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:16,400 SHE CHUCKLES 582 00:31:16,400 --> 00:31:21,200 So, tell me, what type of meals does your restaurant normally serve? 583 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:25,240 It's like, erm, upscale European cuisine. 584 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:27,880 That sounds ambitious. 585 00:31:25,240 --> 00:31:27,880 THEY CHUCKLE 586 00:31:27,880 --> 00:31:31,200 But what I really love is the food that we make here. 587 00:31:31,200 --> 00:31:33,480 I've taken so many courses of these now. 588 00:31:33,480 --> 00:31:34,840 SHE LAUGHS 589 00:31:34,840 --> 00:31:36,680 You just keep taking them? 590 00:31:36,680 --> 00:31:38,480 Oh, yes, I love them. 591 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:41,160 It's the food. The season. 592 00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:44,440 Now that my house is empty. 593 00:31:44,440 --> 00:31:47,240 My husband passed a few years ago. 594 00:31:47,240 --> 00:31:50,760 Oh, I'm sorry. Oh...it's OK. 595 00:31:52,160 --> 00:31:54,000 It was a long time ago now. 596 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,600 And I'm in a great place. 597 00:31:56,600 --> 00:32:00,920 But the holidays are when I get to see my family. 598 00:32:00,920 --> 00:32:04,480 It's not always easy to get in the same place at the same time. 599 00:32:06,840 --> 00:32:10,680 We were just about to start talking about Bryce and Gloria. 600 00:32:10,680 --> 00:32:13,200 And that special connection they have. 601 00:32:13,200 --> 00:32:15,600 Ooh. Oh. 602 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:18,880 Honestly, it's been unbelievable. 603 00:32:18,880 --> 00:32:20,840 He's perfect. 604 00:32:20,840 --> 00:32:22,640 I don't know. 605 00:32:22,640 --> 00:32:25,440 Well, are you excited about the big holiday dinner? 606 00:32:25,440 --> 00:32:27,320 I am, yeah. Yeah. 607 00:32:27,320 --> 00:32:29,760 I think Bryce was a little nervous, 608 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:31,720 just doing something so big at Christmas. 609 00:32:31,720 --> 00:32:35,600 But he's come around, and now, we're just both excited 610 00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:38,120 to bring our families together. 611 00:32:38,120 --> 00:32:41,120 You know? That's amazing. 612 00:32:41,120 --> 00:32:43,320 Yeah. 613 00:32:43,320 --> 00:32:46,080 It seems you have a little connection of your own. 614 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:49,360 Er, me? 615 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:53,360 Well, I've never seen James so... lively teaching. 616 00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:55,560 James? 617 00:32:55,560 --> 00:32:57,280 No, stop. 618 00:32:57,280 --> 00:32:59,000 No, I mean... 619 00:32:59,000 --> 00:33:04,520 Fine, he's got a little... more handsome over the years. 620 00:33:04,520 --> 00:33:09,080 He's still the same, just...irritating, 621 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:13,800 competitive, frustrating chef he was back in school, so... 622 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:16,960 It's not...no. 623 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:21,000 OK. 624 00:33:23,080 --> 00:33:24,680 PHONE RINGS 625 00:33:29,680 --> 00:33:30,960 Hi, Mum. 626 00:33:30,960 --> 00:33:33,920 Hey. Just checking in. 627 00:33:33,920 --> 00:33:35,880 Thank you, I appreciate it. 628 00:33:35,880 --> 00:33:38,120 So, how's it going? 629 00:33:39,440 --> 00:33:41,200 Erm...good. 630 00:33:42,440 --> 00:33:43,720 Fine, I guess. 631 00:33:43,720 --> 00:33:46,120 Have you had any ideas for the new menu? 632 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:48,480 Yeah, I've got some ideas. 633 00:33:48,480 --> 00:33:53,000 Gourmet pumpkin pie with buttermilk, sweet wafer crust, 634 00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:55,520 banana bread stuffing with sausage and sage. 635 00:33:55,520 --> 00:33:57,040 I don't know. 636 00:33:57,040 --> 00:33:59,400 Nothing that feels right. 637 00:33:59,400 --> 00:34:04,760 You know, when I got stuck, I used to think of the last dish 638 00:34:04,760 --> 00:34:07,720 that I truly loved from anywhere, 639 00:34:07,720 --> 00:34:10,520 and I let that inspire and guide me. 640 00:34:10,520 --> 00:34:12,320 In fact, that's how I came up with 641 00:34:12,320 --> 00:34:15,280 the holiday apple turnovers that year, remember? 642 00:34:15,280 --> 00:34:18,720 You asked me to make something that had never been made on Christmas, 643 00:34:18,720 --> 00:34:22,240 and I'd just had a great apple pie the week before, 644 00:34:22,240 --> 00:34:25,360 decorated with frosting and colours. 645 00:34:25,360 --> 00:34:27,000 You loved that. 646 00:34:27,000 --> 00:34:30,600 Yeah, I remember. I was, like, five? 647 00:34:30,600 --> 00:34:32,480 That was really, really good. 648 00:34:33,960 --> 00:34:37,200 Well, I just wanted to see how you're doing. 649 00:34:37,200 --> 00:34:39,320 Thanks, Mum. 650 00:34:39,320 --> 00:34:41,640 'Night. Goodnight. 651 00:34:48,560 --> 00:34:50,880 Well, listen, guys, I've got something really special 652 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:52,400 planned for later, but first, 653 00:34:52,400 --> 00:34:55,040 I'd like to see your gingerbread designs. 654 00:34:55,040 --> 00:34:56,960 Bryce, you're up. 655 00:34:56,960 --> 00:34:59,320 Erm... 656 00:34:59,320 --> 00:35:01,520 It's a mouse, and not a rat. 657 00:35:01,520 --> 00:35:03,840 It's a mouse. Oh, those are great. 658 00:35:03,840 --> 00:35:05,560 Good job. Thank you. 659 00:35:05,560 --> 00:35:10,600 And, er, a Christmas tree, a pickle, and, erm... 660 00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:11,920 Is that Santa's house? 661 00:35:11,920 --> 00:35:14,800 Close. But actually, it's his man cave. 662 00:35:14,800 --> 00:35:17,320 THEY LAUGH 663 00:35:17,320 --> 00:35:19,920 I'm really proud, guys. Very creative. 664 00:35:19,920 --> 00:35:22,040 Scarlett, you're up. 665 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:24,240 Oh, erm, OK. 666 00:35:27,160 --> 00:35:29,080 Er... Huh. 667 00:35:29,080 --> 00:35:31,480 A little intricate for gingerbread. 668 00:35:31,480 --> 00:35:33,080 What's that, a ship in a bottle? 669 00:35:33,080 --> 00:35:34,800 Yeah, that's a ship in a bottle. 670 00:35:36,440 --> 00:35:37,720 Is that an oven? 671 00:35:37,720 --> 00:35:41,360 Oh, it's a confectionery oven for baking Christmas treats. 672 00:35:42,960 --> 00:35:44,840 And that's... 673 00:35:44,840 --> 00:35:48,200 Oh, that is a hotel in Switzerland I went to that had 674 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:51,480 literally the best gingerbread I've ever had. 675 00:35:51,480 --> 00:35:53,560 Right, right. 676 00:35:53,560 --> 00:35:55,520 I don't think those will work. 677 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:58,240 What are you talking about? I think they're...great. 678 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:02,640 Anyway, well, you guys all have the recipes in front of you. 679 00:36:02,640 --> 00:36:05,400 Just really brainstorm with herbs and spices you want to use. 680 00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:06,960 And then, when we're done, 681 00:36:06,960 --> 00:36:09,320 we're going to go outside and make maple taffy. 682 00:36:10,520 --> 00:36:12,560 Ooh, that'll be fun. 683 00:36:12,560 --> 00:36:14,040 Let's go. 684 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:16,800 Do you want to go outside and help me prep? 685 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:19,400 SHE SIGHS 686 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:19,400 Sure. 687 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:20,960 OK. 688 00:36:26,320 --> 00:36:29,840 Students always love these maple syrup popsicles. 689 00:36:31,680 --> 00:36:36,080 If the syrup's seated just right, the snow should cool it perfectly. 690 00:36:36,080 --> 00:36:40,520 Then we add popsicle sticks - and presto, instant taffy tree. 691 00:36:40,520 --> 00:36:44,480 You know, those designs were way too complex for gingerbread men. 692 00:36:44,480 --> 00:36:47,880 I mean, who remembers a random hotel in Switzerland, anyway? 693 00:36:47,880 --> 00:36:49,680 Well, if you'd tasted the gingerbread, 694 00:36:49,680 --> 00:36:51,160 then you would've remembered. 695 00:36:51,160 --> 00:36:53,920 Regardless, they're way too complex to make cookies out of, 696 00:36:53,920 --> 00:36:56,280 I think you have to rethink your whole concept. 697 00:36:56,280 --> 00:37:00,160 Well, I think you should rethink your cookie-making skills. 698 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:04,000 Scarlett, great chefs know how to take directions. 699 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:06,400 A good chef gives directions. 700 00:37:07,880 --> 00:37:09,920 That's what it just did. 701 00:37:11,960 --> 00:37:15,000 INDISTINCT CHATTER 702 00:37:16,640 --> 00:37:18,120 Thank you. 703 00:37:18,120 --> 00:37:19,760 We're just on a lunch break. 704 00:37:19,760 --> 00:37:23,160 So, apparently there's a shop in town that sells rare ingredients, 705 00:37:23,160 --> 00:37:24,480 so I'll check it out. 706 00:37:24,480 --> 00:37:26,680 I'm going to try and sneak into the kitchen later 707 00:37:26,680 --> 00:37:28,080 and do some experimenting. 708 00:37:28,080 --> 00:37:29,560 Mm, great idea! 709 00:37:29,560 --> 00:37:30,880 Good work, Scarlett. 710 00:37:30,880 --> 00:37:33,120 How's it going there? Oh, it's OK. 711 00:37:33,120 --> 00:37:35,560 You know, soldiering on without you in the kitchen, 712 00:37:35,560 --> 00:37:38,560 doing reasonable replicas of your easy dishes. 713 00:37:38,560 --> 00:37:42,240 You know, actually, some guy said he liked the chicken better. 714 00:37:42,240 --> 00:37:44,080 Don't want him back. 715 00:37:44,080 --> 00:37:47,160 OK, tell me what you think about these holiday ideas. 716 00:37:47,160 --> 00:37:50,480 Chocolate eclair with gold and coffee shavings, 717 00:37:50,480 --> 00:37:54,360 or, like, erm, a riff on French croqueenbouche? 718 00:37:54,360 --> 00:37:55,760 Oh, I don't know. 719 00:37:55,760 --> 00:37:57,960 OK, well, you don't sound excited about any of those. 720 00:37:57,960 --> 00:38:00,200 Yeah, I'm not really. Scarlett. 721 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:05,080 I know! I know. If I'm not excited, then Wyatt definitely won't be. 722 00:38:05,080 --> 00:38:07,720 I just need to find the M-A-G-I-C. 723 00:38:07,720 --> 00:38:10,280 I need fresh and unique. 724 00:38:10,280 --> 00:38:13,120 I happen to be in the most Christmassy market I've ever seen, 725 00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:15,160 so I'm on the hunt. 726 00:38:15,160 --> 00:38:16,480 Well, I love it. 727 00:38:16,480 --> 00:38:17,640 I'll talk to you later. 728 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:19,680 OK. Bye-bye. 729 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:19,680 PHONE RINGS 730 00:38:24,520 --> 00:38:27,000 Hello? Hello, Scarlett. 731 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:29,720 Erm, Mr Bruce. Hi. 732 00:38:29,720 --> 00:38:31,800 It's very nice to speak with you. 733 00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:34,360 Nice to speak with you, too. 734 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:37,240 I wanted to reach out and Stetson gave me a call. 735 00:38:37,240 --> 00:38:38,840 But I heard you were out of town. 736 00:38:38,840 --> 00:38:40,400 I-I am. 737 00:38:40,400 --> 00:38:45,720 Yes, I just love to go to new areas and, sort of, er, immerse myself 738 00:38:45,720 --> 00:38:48,120 as inspiration for new dishes. 739 00:38:48,120 --> 00:38:51,200 Mm! Always in the laboratory. I admire that. 740 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:54,160 And I admire your palate. It's...very discerning. 741 00:38:55,880 --> 00:38:58,600 So...what's going on? 742 00:38:58,600 --> 00:39:00,960 Well, aside from my usual critic duties, 743 00:39:00,960 --> 00:39:04,320 I have actually been getting into the business side of food recently. 744 00:39:04,320 --> 00:39:06,160 I'll get a little taste of your world. 745 00:39:06,160 --> 00:39:07,880 OK, that sounds great. 746 00:39:07,880 --> 00:39:12,600 You know, I've been following you since your days at Cordon Bleu. 747 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:16,360 And I admit, you know, I was a little harsh on you before. 748 00:39:16,360 --> 00:39:18,960 But Stetson raves about you and said that you have some 749 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:20,720 amazing dishes in store. 750 00:39:20,720 --> 00:39:23,640 They're going to blow me away and reinvent the Christmas menu. 751 00:39:23,640 --> 00:39:26,080 Oh...yes, we do. 752 00:39:26,080 --> 00:39:29,920 We are, erm, very excited for you to try them. 753 00:39:29,920 --> 00:39:31,760 Well, I'm looking forward to it. 754 00:39:33,000 --> 00:39:35,040 Looking forward to it, too. 755 00:39:35,040 --> 00:39:37,040 All right. Bye. 756 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:38,400 PHONE BEEPS 757 00:39:40,280 --> 00:39:43,000 Thank you so much. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 758 00:39:45,640 --> 00:39:47,400 Good morning. May I help you? 759 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:52,360 I was wondering, do you have any cookbooks, maybe... 760 00:39:52,360 --> 00:39:54,080 ..outside-the-box recipes? 761 00:39:54,080 --> 00:39:56,040 Mm, we have regular cookbooks over there. 762 00:39:56,040 --> 00:39:58,360 They're seasonal. 763 00:39:58,360 --> 00:40:02,160 Erm...what about...self-help? 764 00:40:02,160 --> 00:40:04,120 Like, thought-expansion? 765 00:40:04,120 --> 00:40:05,400 SHE CHUCKLES 766 00:40:05,400 --> 00:40:07,880 That's called eggnog this time of year, sweetie. 767 00:40:07,880 --> 00:40:09,320 By the ornaments. 768 00:40:09,320 --> 00:40:12,280 What are you actually looking for? 769 00:40:12,280 --> 00:40:14,480 Oh, erm, I'm a chef. 770 00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:17,240 I'm...looking for inspiration. 771 00:40:17,240 --> 00:40:19,680 Oh, well, that's a tall order. 772 00:40:19,680 --> 00:40:23,560 Our cookbooks do have plenty of festive recipes, feel free. 773 00:40:23,560 --> 00:40:28,160 But I don't think that self-help or thought-expansion will help. 774 00:40:28,160 --> 00:40:29,600 No? 775 00:40:29,600 --> 00:40:33,040 The great thing about Christmas is that every year, 776 00:40:33,040 --> 00:40:37,080 you get to see the entire world from a new angle. 777 00:40:37,080 --> 00:40:41,280 You open yourself to it, it'll change your perspective. 778 00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:44,000 No book works as good as that. 779 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,920 Thanks. I like that. 780 00:40:50,960 --> 00:40:53,480 It's the moment we've all been waiting for. 781 00:40:53,480 --> 00:40:55,120 We're going to make real dishes. 782 00:40:55,120 --> 00:40:57,520 We're going to get real practice, making some wonderful 783 00:40:57,520 --> 00:40:59,880 Christmas classics, beautiful, wholesome recipes 784 00:40:59,880 --> 00:41:01,360 your whole family will love, 785 00:41:01,360 --> 00:41:04,560 all leading up to a big surprise I have for you. 786 00:41:04,560 --> 00:41:07,000 Without further ado, let's get started. 787 00:41:21,360 --> 00:41:23,960 Exciting stuff going on over here, really. 788 00:41:25,120 --> 00:41:27,600 I, er, love the creativity, but... 789 00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:30,280 ..I think this is going a little too far. 790 00:41:30,280 --> 00:41:31,320 I don't think so. 791 00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:33,000 I love the dedication, too, 792 00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:36,440 but tradition still has its place in these meals and without embracing 793 00:41:36,440 --> 00:41:39,280 that while being creative, you're not going to capture what makes 794 00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:42,360 a Christmas meal special. Just saying. 795 00:41:42,360 --> 00:41:44,040 Well, I disagree. 796 00:41:44,040 --> 00:41:46,760 I think I'm going to blow people away. 797 00:41:46,760 --> 00:41:48,800 OK, if you think so. 798 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:50,600 Best of luck. 799 00:41:50,600 --> 00:41:51,640 Thank you. 800 00:42:09,080 --> 00:42:11,560 Well, looks like things are going really well over here. 801 00:42:11,560 --> 00:42:14,880 It is. I'm surprised no-one thought of this sooner. 802 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:18,320 Yeah, they did. They're called gingerbread men. 803 00:42:18,320 --> 00:42:19,840 Not like this. 804 00:42:19,840 --> 00:42:21,840 You know, I'd give you a taste, but I don't want 805 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:23,600 to blow your mind just yet. 806 00:42:23,600 --> 00:42:25,080 Pretty confident. 807 00:42:25,080 --> 00:42:28,520 Why don't we let the class decide when you're finished? 808 00:42:28,520 --> 00:42:29,560 Done. 809 00:42:35,000 --> 00:42:36,840 OK... 810 00:42:36,840 --> 00:42:40,720 ..James and I are having a little disagreement. 811 00:42:40,720 --> 00:42:44,680 So, I was hoping that you would help us settle something. 812 00:42:45,840 --> 00:42:47,360 I present to you 813 00:42:47,360 --> 00:42:50,120 gingerbread that you eat with a spoon. 814 00:42:52,520 --> 00:42:54,640 Gingerbread tiramisu. 815 00:42:54,640 --> 00:42:58,120 It's a little bit unique, but it's delicious. 816 00:42:58,120 --> 00:43:00,920 And I know you're going to love it. 817 00:43:00,920 --> 00:43:02,360 Congratulations. Thank you. 818 00:43:02,360 --> 00:43:04,200 Shall we? 819 00:43:04,200 --> 00:43:08,040 Scarlett has created something, a new dish, 820 00:43:08,040 --> 00:43:09,360 a new take on a classic. 821 00:43:10,600 --> 00:43:12,000 Now be honest. 822 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:16,120 Which do you prefer - gingerbread cookies or the tiramisu? 823 00:43:20,560 --> 00:43:22,200 That's really great. 824 00:43:22,200 --> 00:43:23,480 Yeah... 825 00:43:23,480 --> 00:43:25,320 ..delicious. 826 00:43:25,320 --> 00:43:27,480 But you don't always have a spoon. 827 00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:28,680 This is great. 828 00:43:29,960 --> 00:43:32,400 The cookies just feel better Christmas. 829 00:43:32,400 --> 00:43:36,400 The fun part is making all the little shapes, you know? 830 00:43:36,400 --> 00:43:37,800 I like the cookies. 831 00:43:44,400 --> 00:43:45,640 KNOCK ON DOOR 832 00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:52,360 I surrender. 833 00:43:52,360 --> 00:43:53,920 SHE LAUGHS FAINTLY 834 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:57,320 Want go for a walk? 835 00:43:57,320 --> 00:43:58,760 SHE LAUGHS 836 00:43:58,760 --> 00:44:00,280 Sure. 837 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:01,800 Sorry about today. 838 00:44:01,800 --> 00:44:02,840 Oh, it's fine. 839 00:44:05,080 --> 00:44:08,960 Remember the old ancient saying "a cookie should stay a cookie". 840 00:44:08,960 --> 00:44:10,400 LAUGHING: OK, OK, I get it. 841 00:44:11,680 --> 00:44:13,760 Can I ask you a question? 842 00:44:13,760 --> 00:44:15,640 Sure. 843 00:44:15,640 --> 00:44:17,560 Did you always know you wanted to be a chef 844 00:44:17,560 --> 00:44:19,160 even before Cordon Bleu? 845 00:44:20,240 --> 00:44:22,240 Always. 846 00:44:22,240 --> 00:44:23,960 I guess that makes sense. 847 00:44:23,960 --> 00:44:25,680 Suits you. 848 00:44:25,680 --> 00:44:27,560 I never had any doubts, either, but... 849 00:44:27,560 --> 00:44:28,760 So, how come you're not...? 850 00:44:28,760 --> 00:44:30,000 ..running my own restaurant? 851 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:31,040 Yeah. 852 00:44:31,040 --> 00:44:32,680 I was... 853 00:44:32,680 --> 00:44:35,000 ..for two years, serving high-end food farm-to-table, 854 00:44:35,000 --> 00:44:38,560 and I poured every ounce of my heart into it. 855 00:44:38,560 --> 00:44:40,480 And when it failed, it destroyed me, 856 00:44:40,480 --> 00:44:43,800 and that's how I got into teaching. 857 00:44:43,800 --> 00:44:45,040 Hm. 858 00:44:45,040 --> 00:44:47,000 Sounds like you gave up on your dream. 859 00:44:47,000 --> 00:44:48,040 No, that's it... 860 00:44:49,960 --> 00:44:52,200 I like this much more. 861 00:44:52,200 --> 00:44:55,160 Maybe you just haven't found the right situation yet. 862 00:44:55,160 --> 00:44:56,480 Maybe. 863 00:44:56,480 --> 00:44:59,680 I didn't think it was going to be for me, but I had a student 864 00:44:59,680 --> 00:45:05,360 tell me he wanted to become a chef because he was inspired by my class. 865 00:45:05,360 --> 00:45:06,400 And that's... 866 00:45:07,440 --> 00:45:09,720 ..that's why I fell in love with it. 867 00:45:09,720 --> 00:45:10,760 Yeah. 868 00:45:12,960 --> 00:45:17,880 So, I'm not actually here to brush up on dishes, 869 00:45:17,880 --> 00:45:19,240 to train chefs. 870 00:45:21,560 --> 00:45:25,320 My restaurant's in trouble, and if I don't come up with an... 871 00:45:26,560 --> 00:45:30,200 ..incredible holiday menu to impress a critic, then... 872 00:45:31,800 --> 00:45:32,840 ..I might lose it. 873 00:45:33,840 --> 00:45:36,760 You know, my parents were in the restaurant business 874 00:45:36,760 --> 00:45:37,880 my entire life. 875 00:45:39,920 --> 00:45:45,200 And because of that, I never really had a real Christmas. 876 00:45:45,200 --> 00:45:48,080 They were just always in the kitchen during the holidays. 877 00:45:49,920 --> 00:45:52,440 I mean, they would do stuff to try and make it special, 878 00:45:52,440 --> 00:45:57,320 like have my favourite pie in the oven or decorate cookies 879 00:45:57,320 --> 00:45:59,840 or these handmade figurines we'd hang around, 880 00:45:59,840 --> 00:46:03,360 but they were just always at the restaurant. 881 00:46:04,640 --> 00:46:05,680 Always. 882 00:46:07,720 --> 00:46:11,080 I guess I kind of feel cheated cos... 883 00:46:11,080 --> 00:46:12,400 ..looking back, I... 884 00:46:13,840 --> 00:46:15,560 ..wish it was different. 885 00:46:44,680 --> 00:46:46,840 Good morning. Thank you all for coming. 886 00:46:46,840 --> 00:46:49,160 I had something else planned for the last couple of days, 887 00:46:49,160 --> 00:46:52,000 but I brought you here this morning to announce that we're just going 888 00:46:52,000 --> 00:46:53,480 to skip ahead to the final project, 889 00:46:53,480 --> 00:46:56,880 where you're going to develop your very own signature dish, 890 00:46:56,880 --> 00:46:58,960 something special from the heart 891 00:46:58,960 --> 00:47:02,640 that you can take and show off as your very own using the skills 892 00:47:02,640 --> 00:47:05,400 you've learned and putting your lessons to work. 893 00:47:05,400 --> 00:47:08,000 And at the end, there's going to be a final taste test 894 00:47:08,000 --> 00:47:11,320 where you'll be judged on what you've done and how far you've come. 895 00:47:12,840 --> 00:47:13,880 But first... 896 00:47:15,640 --> 00:47:18,480 ..we're going to do something a little different. 897 00:47:18,480 --> 00:47:20,680 To make Christmas food really great, 898 00:47:20,680 --> 00:47:22,760 you need to be in the holiday spirit. 899 00:47:22,760 --> 00:47:25,280 So, during your breaks, I encourage you to get out and explore 900 00:47:25,280 --> 00:47:29,200 the grounds, make snowmen, ride sleighs. 901 00:47:29,200 --> 00:47:31,880 Just make this place your own winter wonderland. 902 00:47:31,880 --> 00:47:33,560 Now... 903 00:47:33,560 --> 00:47:34,920 ..go have fun. 904 00:47:34,920 --> 00:47:36,640 Whoo! Let's go, Rosie! 905 00:47:43,200 --> 00:47:45,280 I'm not sure what's below first gear, 906 00:47:45,280 --> 00:47:47,160 but I'm pretty sure you're in it. 907 00:47:47,160 --> 00:47:49,120 I haven't been on one of these things in years! 908 00:47:49,120 --> 00:47:51,040 Scarlett, sometimes you just have to let go. 909 00:47:51,040 --> 00:47:53,400 You can't control everything. 910 00:47:53,400 --> 00:47:55,280 I'm scared I'm going to fall. 911 00:47:55,280 --> 00:47:58,040 Well, you're certainly not setting any speed records at that pace. 912 00:47:58,040 --> 00:47:59,320 Oh, yeah? 913 00:47:59,320 --> 00:48:00,360 SHE CACKLES 914 00:48:00,360 --> 00:48:02,800 See you at the bottom, James! 915 00:48:02,800 --> 00:48:04,200 Oh... Ahh! 916 00:48:04,200 --> 00:48:06,040 Hey! Whoo! 917 00:48:06,040 --> 00:48:07,440 Ahh! 918 00:48:07,440 --> 00:48:09,600 THEY LAUGH 919 00:48:07,440 --> 00:48:09,600 Hey! Hey! 920 00:48:09,600 --> 00:48:11,960 Quit wrecking my snow angel! 921 00:48:11,960 --> 00:48:13,960 You call that a snow angel! 922 00:48:11,960 --> 00:48:13,960 SHE LAUGHS 923 00:48:20,120 --> 00:48:22,200 So, what was it about teaching? 924 00:48:22,200 --> 00:48:25,760 You mean, "What made me stop wanting to be an executive chef?" 925 00:48:25,760 --> 00:48:27,680 Yeah. 926 00:48:27,680 --> 00:48:29,680 About a year after the restaurant folded, 927 00:48:29,680 --> 00:48:32,520 took a local job at a community college. 928 00:48:32,520 --> 00:48:36,680 Students were adrift, trying to figure things out. 929 00:48:36,680 --> 00:48:38,760 I was having a hard time getting them to understand 930 00:48:38,760 --> 00:48:40,440 the core concepts we learned at the Bleu. 931 00:48:40,440 --> 00:48:41,600 Some wanted to goof off. 932 00:48:41,600 --> 00:48:43,520 Some thought they knew everything. 933 00:48:43,520 --> 00:48:44,720 Hm. 934 00:48:44,720 --> 00:48:45,880 Sound like anyone you know? 935 00:48:47,960 --> 00:48:49,880 Me? 936 00:48:49,880 --> 00:48:51,960 I just decided to throw out the curriculum. 937 00:48:51,960 --> 00:48:54,680 Told them the grades didn't matter, and we were going to make dishes 938 00:48:54,680 --> 00:48:57,560 that they'd had at restaurants they'd never made themselves. 939 00:48:57,560 --> 00:49:01,160 And professional kitchens are cut-throat. 940 00:49:02,200 --> 00:49:03,240 I don't know. 941 00:49:03,240 --> 00:49:07,760 I realised that I never had the same joy giving dishes to customers 942 00:49:07,760 --> 00:49:11,600 that I had when I saw pride in my students' faces 943 00:49:11,600 --> 00:49:13,400 after they made their own dish. 944 00:49:16,320 --> 00:49:18,440 I'll admit... 945 00:49:18,440 --> 00:49:21,520 ..that I haven't felt this inspired and creative 946 00:49:21,520 --> 00:49:22,800 in a long time, 947 00:49:22,800 --> 00:49:25,440 so you're pretty great teacher. 948 00:49:28,560 --> 00:49:29,840 I'm really glad you came. 949 00:49:31,640 --> 00:49:33,640 And I hope you find whatever you're looking for. 950 00:49:36,280 --> 00:49:37,320 Yeah, me, too. 951 00:49:39,600 --> 00:49:41,760 So, how's the course going? 952 00:49:41,760 --> 00:49:42,840 Great! 953 00:49:42,840 --> 00:49:45,400 I've really been enjoying the things we've been doing lately. 954 00:49:45,400 --> 00:49:47,880 Yeah, I can hear it in your voice. You sound happier. 955 00:49:47,880 --> 00:49:49,240 Yeah. 956 00:49:49,240 --> 00:49:52,240 And how's it going with James? 957 00:49:52,240 --> 00:49:53,840 Um... 958 00:49:53,840 --> 00:49:56,120 ..actually kind of good. 959 00:49:57,160 --> 00:49:58,200 Yeah. 960 00:49:58,200 --> 00:50:01,000 And I don't know if you know this, but he had his own restaurant, 961 00:50:01,000 --> 00:50:04,520 this farm-to-table place, and when it went under, he started 962 00:50:04,520 --> 00:50:07,600 teaching and he worked with this group of college kids, 963 00:50:07,600 --> 00:50:10,000 sort of helped focus them through cooking. 964 00:50:10,000 --> 00:50:12,040 He seems super passionate about helping people. 965 00:50:12,040 --> 00:50:14,960 I never saw that side of him before. 966 00:50:14,960 --> 00:50:17,760 And then he has these outdoor activities that we've been doing, 967 00:50:17,760 --> 00:50:20,080 and it's been really helping to inspire... 968 00:50:20,080 --> 00:50:22,080 Oh, my goodness! 969 00:50:22,080 --> 00:50:23,360 You like him! 970 00:50:23,360 --> 00:50:24,560 What? 971 00:50:24,560 --> 00:50:25,680 No, I don't. 972 00:50:25,680 --> 00:50:26,960 What are you talking about? 973 00:50:26,960 --> 00:50:28,800 Uh, yes, you do. 974 00:50:28,800 --> 00:50:31,360 What, "passionate", "helping kids", 975 00:50:31,360 --> 00:50:35,240 "growth" - sounds like all the ingredients to an irresistible 976 00:50:35,240 --> 00:50:36,280 little recipe to me. 977 00:50:36,280 --> 00:50:38,480 Oh, stop, it's not like that. 978 00:50:38,480 --> 00:50:39,920 LAUGHING: OK. 979 00:50:39,920 --> 00:50:45,200 Oh, more importantly, I have a new menu idea for Wyatt. 980 00:50:47,360 --> 00:50:49,160 So... 981 00:50:49,160 --> 00:50:52,800 ..I am thinking my take on a sweet potato souffle 982 00:50:52,800 --> 00:50:55,200 with a vanilla bean creme. 983 00:50:55,200 --> 00:50:56,640 I think it's going to be perfect. 984 00:50:56,640 --> 00:50:58,920 Oooh, he's going to love it. That sounds great. 985 00:50:58,920 --> 00:51:00,440 Yeah, he will. 986 00:51:00,440 --> 00:51:04,240 We just have one more entree and a dessert to go. 987 00:51:04,240 --> 00:51:06,080 Keep rolling up your sleeves. 988 00:51:06,080 --> 00:51:08,960 If anyone can do it, it's you. 989 00:51:08,960 --> 00:51:10,080 Thanks, Claire. 990 00:51:11,520 --> 00:51:12,760 Bye. Bye. 991 00:51:29,280 --> 00:51:30,880 Hey, what's up? 992 00:51:31,960 --> 00:51:35,480 Hey, with all the busyness going on, 993 00:51:35,480 --> 00:51:38,160 I fell behind in decorating the rest of the tree. 994 00:51:40,240 --> 00:51:42,880 What are you talking about? It's beautiful. 995 00:51:44,560 --> 00:51:48,160 This one's fine, but that's a little underdressed for a holiday 996 00:51:48,160 --> 00:51:51,120 ball, and I keep telling everyone that Christmas decorations 997 00:51:51,120 --> 00:51:54,440 in the house create an ambience that elevates the food. 998 00:51:54,440 --> 00:51:56,440 It's all part of the chef's presentation. 999 00:51:56,440 --> 00:51:57,600 It's true. 1000 00:51:57,600 --> 00:51:59,840 It's missing something that... 1001 00:51:59,840 --> 00:52:04,720 ..I don't know, something specific to us, something from the heart. 1002 00:52:06,160 --> 00:52:09,320 I was going to head into town to get some more decorations. 1003 00:52:09,320 --> 00:52:11,040 Do you want to come? 1004 00:52:11,040 --> 00:52:12,080 Sure. 1005 00:52:18,000 --> 00:52:20,560 So, this is one of the perks of teaching? 1006 00:52:20,560 --> 00:52:21,960 What, free time? 1007 00:52:21,960 --> 00:52:25,160 Yeah, it was my favourite part about school. 1008 00:52:25,160 --> 00:52:27,840 I used to get in quite a bit of trouble. 1009 00:52:27,840 --> 00:52:31,440 But Bryce and Gloria did far better than they ever thought 1010 00:52:31,440 --> 00:52:33,960 they could and will always remember their experience here. 1011 00:52:33,960 --> 00:52:35,040 And who knows? 1012 00:52:35,040 --> 00:52:36,960 Ed and Rosie might surprise themselves 1013 00:52:36,960 --> 00:52:40,920 and start a cookie shop sparked by something they learned in class. 1014 00:52:40,920 --> 00:52:43,440 You know, there's a joy in food and learning how to make it 1015 00:52:43,440 --> 00:52:45,960 that I think we forget about sometimes. 1016 00:52:45,960 --> 00:52:49,080 I mean, isn't that part of why you wanted to be a chef? 1017 00:52:49,080 --> 00:52:50,160 Maybe, 1018 00:52:50,160 --> 00:52:54,080 but I also learned that I can make a better funnel cake than this. 1019 00:52:54,080 --> 00:52:55,440 I don't know about that. 1020 00:52:55,440 --> 00:52:58,680 So, what are we looking for again? 1021 00:52:58,680 --> 00:53:02,520 Scarlett, we are looking for an ornament that speaks to you, 1022 00:53:02,520 --> 00:53:05,040 something special that reminds you of why you love 1023 00:53:05,040 --> 00:53:06,640 the holiday season. 1024 00:53:06,640 --> 00:53:09,200 You know, something that will put a smile on your face. 1025 00:53:09,200 --> 00:53:11,880 You know, that's what our tree's missing is something specific 1026 00:53:11,880 --> 00:53:14,000 and personal to the class. 1027 00:53:14,000 --> 00:53:15,160 You know? 1028 00:53:16,480 --> 00:53:17,520 I do. 1029 00:53:20,080 --> 00:53:21,920 Like something like this. 1030 00:53:29,800 --> 00:53:30,840 Hm. 1031 00:53:33,840 --> 00:53:35,480 MOBILE PHONE RINGS 1032 00:53:35,480 --> 00:53:36,520 Oh... 1033 00:53:39,840 --> 00:53:40,920 Hello. 1034 00:53:40,920 --> 00:53:42,880 Hey, Scar-LETT. 1035 00:53:42,880 --> 00:53:46,520 It's Scarlett. Um, hi, Mr Bruce. 1036 00:53:46,520 --> 00:53:49,120 Now that that's done, you ready to get back to class and... 1037 00:53:49,120 --> 00:53:50,160 Um... 1038 00:53:51,160 --> 00:53:52,360 Class? 1039 00:53:52,360 --> 00:53:54,400 You're taking a class? 1040 00:53:54,400 --> 00:53:55,920 No, she's, uh... 1041 00:53:55,920 --> 00:53:57,240 ..she's assisting me, 1042 00:53:57,240 --> 00:53:58,560 a VIP demonstrator. 1043 00:53:58,560 --> 00:54:01,280 I had to call in three favours just to get her to pick up the phone. 1044 00:54:01,280 --> 00:54:03,080 SHE LAUGHS 1045 00:54:03,080 --> 00:54:04,640 Wow, very nice of you. 1046 00:54:04,640 --> 00:54:06,920 Um, yeah, just trying to give back. 1047 00:54:06,920 --> 00:54:08,720 Hey, Scarlett, do you have a second to talk? 1048 00:54:08,720 --> 00:54:09,880 I do. 1049 00:54:09,880 --> 00:54:12,680 Listen, when I mentioned earlier about the business side of things, 1050 00:54:12,680 --> 00:54:14,440 well, I'm opening my own restaurant, 1051 00:54:14,440 --> 00:54:16,880 high-end brasserie, harkening back to the old world. 1052 00:54:16,880 --> 00:54:18,000 It's all very exciting. 1053 00:54:18,000 --> 00:54:19,040 Congrats. 1054 00:54:19,040 --> 00:54:21,520 Now, we only have a little while before opening, and to put 1055 00:54:21,520 --> 00:54:23,520 it frankly, I am stressed. 1056 00:54:23,520 --> 00:54:25,280 I can't find the right head chef. 1057 00:54:26,280 --> 00:54:29,920 I have to admit you're on my very short list. 1058 00:54:29,920 --> 00:54:33,000 And I understand that you have Scarlett's. 1059 00:54:33,000 --> 00:54:35,200 I just think that your talents would be better suited 1060 00:54:35,200 --> 00:54:36,720 for a different type of food. 1061 00:54:36,720 --> 00:54:39,160 Is there any chance you'd be interested? 1062 00:54:39,160 --> 00:54:40,960 Wow, I'm... 1063 00:54:40,960 --> 00:54:43,400 ..I'm flattered. Thank you so much. Um... 1064 00:54:46,840 --> 00:54:48,520 ..no, 1065 00:54:48,520 --> 00:54:50,440 Scarlett's... 1066 00:54:50,440 --> 00:54:52,240 ..is my home. 1067 00:54:52,240 --> 00:54:54,480 It's my dream, 1068 00:54:54,480 --> 00:54:56,760 and I can't just abandon it. 1069 00:54:56,760 --> 00:54:59,120 Hey, you know what? I understand. 1070 00:54:59,120 --> 00:55:00,160 Yeah. 1071 00:55:01,160 --> 00:55:03,440 But I'm excited to impress you next week. 1072 00:55:03,440 --> 00:55:05,360 All right, bye now. 1073 00:55:05,360 --> 00:55:06,400 Bye. 1074 00:55:09,840 --> 00:55:11,440 Where'd that come from, anyway, 1075 00:55:11,440 --> 00:55:12,960 that M-A-G-I-C? 1076 00:55:12,960 --> 00:55:14,680 Stop! 1077 00:55:14,680 --> 00:55:18,200 My mom has always had a tendency for the straightforward 1078 00:55:18,200 --> 00:55:20,680 when designing her recipes. 1079 00:55:20,680 --> 00:55:22,680 Yeah, she starts out with something simple. 1080 00:55:22,680 --> 00:55:24,360 She'll incorporate something easy. 1081 00:55:24,360 --> 00:55:27,600 She'll perfect that before she makes it her own. 1082 00:55:27,600 --> 00:55:30,240 I mean, don't get me wrong, she's a great chef, she's... 1083 00:55:30,240 --> 00:55:32,280 ..amazing actually. But... 1084 00:55:33,360 --> 00:55:37,960 ..you know, I wanted to do my own thing, so I came up with the saying 1085 00:55:37,960 --> 00:55:40,760 to remind myself to always look for the extraordinary, 1086 00:55:40,760 --> 00:55:45,040 push myself to be the most creative, strain if I had to. 1087 00:55:46,280 --> 00:55:48,320 So you can beat your mum? 1088 00:55:50,480 --> 00:55:52,320 Yeah, I... 1089 00:55:52,320 --> 00:55:54,720 ..I mean, she casts a really big shadow. 1090 00:55:54,720 --> 00:55:57,920 It was really hard for me to go out on my own. 1091 00:55:57,920 --> 00:56:01,480 She had expectations, especially from her. 1092 00:56:01,480 --> 00:56:03,680 Now, our relationship's a little bit complicated. 1093 00:56:03,680 --> 00:56:06,480 I wish it was simpler, to be honest. 1094 00:56:06,480 --> 00:56:10,960 It sounds like your mum just wants what's best for you, and honestly, 1095 00:56:10,960 --> 00:56:13,600 you should be grateful she cares so much. 1096 00:56:13,600 --> 00:56:15,560 Because, yeah, her love might be tough... 1097 00:56:17,200 --> 00:56:20,880 ..but is that maybe because you're tough on her, too? 1098 00:56:20,880 --> 00:56:22,160 Yeah, maybe. 1099 00:56:25,280 --> 00:56:26,320 Maybe. 1100 00:56:35,200 --> 00:56:37,960 Now that's what I call a perfect tree. 1101 00:56:37,960 --> 00:56:39,600 Yeah, even better than before? 1102 00:56:41,560 --> 00:56:42,600 Much. 1103 00:57:02,800 --> 00:57:05,920 Those are so great. 1104 00:57:02,800 --> 00:57:05,920 SHE CHUCKLES 1105 00:57:05,920 --> 00:57:07,560 Yeah, you like them? 1106 00:57:07,560 --> 00:57:10,360 I have a very particular method for picking out my ornaments, 1107 00:57:10,360 --> 00:57:12,400 and you followed it. 1108 00:57:10,360 --> 00:57:12,400 THEY LAUGH 1109 00:57:14,000 --> 00:57:16,600 So, you get to see your whole family at Christmas? 1110 00:57:16,600 --> 00:57:18,480 Oh, goodness, yes. 1111 00:57:18,480 --> 00:57:21,040 It's my favourite time of the year. 1112 00:57:21,040 --> 00:57:23,400 And I know I get overexcited, 1113 00:57:23,400 --> 00:57:28,280 but I get to learn new tricks in all of these courses. 1114 00:57:28,280 --> 00:57:29,320 Mm. 1115 00:57:29,320 --> 00:57:31,480 That makes me happy sharing them with my kids. 1116 00:57:31,480 --> 00:57:35,280 I can't even imagine you with your recipes and your family. 1117 00:57:35,280 --> 00:57:37,080 Oh, I don't know. 1118 00:57:38,160 --> 00:57:41,320 Tell me, what is your strategy for picking ornaments? 1119 00:57:41,320 --> 00:57:46,040 Oh, well, I just look for ones that make me remember Christmas, 1120 00:57:46,040 --> 00:57:49,760 all of the good times and all of the bad. 1121 00:57:49,760 --> 00:57:51,640 Really? The bad ones, too? 1122 00:57:53,560 --> 00:57:58,400 The first Christmas after my husband passed, it was just me and the kids. 1123 00:57:58,400 --> 00:58:01,920 And Fred had all of these things that he liked to do - 1124 00:58:01,920 --> 00:58:04,120 rituals, little customs... 1125 00:58:05,880 --> 00:58:08,640 ..like arranging the presents in weird shapes 1126 00:58:08,640 --> 00:58:11,240 or hiding acorns. 1127 00:58:11,240 --> 00:58:13,320 Oh, but if you found it, you got the first pancake. 1128 00:58:13,320 --> 00:58:14,360 OK. 1129 00:58:15,600 --> 00:58:18,640 So, we're just sitting there, 1130 00:58:18,640 --> 00:58:22,120 looking at presents just stacked normally, 1131 00:58:22,120 --> 00:58:23,960 not knowing how... 1132 00:58:23,960 --> 00:58:25,000 ..how to feel. 1133 00:58:26,040 --> 00:58:30,480 So my youngest finds the acorn that I hid... 1134 00:58:32,040 --> 00:58:33,960 ..looks at it 1135 00:58:33,960 --> 00:58:35,640 and bursts out laughing. 1136 00:58:35,640 --> 00:58:37,000 THEY LAUGH 1137 00:58:37,000 --> 00:58:41,360 And then before you know it, we all are. 1138 00:58:41,360 --> 00:58:46,400 You know, in memory of him and those crazy tricks that he used to do. 1139 00:58:46,400 --> 00:58:49,160 That was good. It's the best. 1140 00:58:49,160 --> 00:58:54,600 And it is the most meaningful Christmas that my family's ever had 1141 00:58:54,600 --> 00:58:57,440 even though it didn't start out so good. 1142 00:58:58,760 --> 00:58:59,880 Wow. 1143 00:58:59,880 --> 00:59:03,640 So, every time I see acorn decorations, I buy them, 1144 00:59:03,640 --> 00:59:05,480 and I think of that. 1145 00:59:05,480 --> 00:59:11,360 Because, no matter what, the really best memories, 1146 00:59:11,360 --> 00:59:13,880 they come from the most unexpected places, 1147 00:59:13,880 --> 00:59:16,200 and they might mean more than you know. 1148 00:59:17,320 --> 00:59:18,400 You know? 1149 00:59:20,160 --> 00:59:22,040 That's beautiful. 1150 00:59:22,040 --> 00:59:23,080 Thank you. 1151 01:00:20,120 --> 01:00:21,160 Oh, hey. 1152 01:00:22,320 --> 01:00:23,400 Mind if I come in? 1153 01:00:23,400 --> 01:00:25,240 Sure. 1154 01:00:25,240 --> 01:00:27,040 Do you want to taste? 1155 01:00:27,040 --> 01:00:28,920 That's not some weird souffle or, like, 1156 01:00:28,920 --> 01:00:30,880 mashed potatoes and a salt shaker, is it? 1157 01:00:32,400 --> 01:00:34,600 Peanut butter shortbread cake. 1158 01:00:36,600 --> 01:00:38,640 My family and I used to make the cookies every year 1159 01:00:38,640 --> 01:00:41,440 during the holidays. It was, like, a tradition. 1160 01:00:41,440 --> 01:00:42,840 So, this is my take. 1161 01:00:45,560 --> 01:00:48,040 That is the best thing you've ever made. 1162 01:00:48,040 --> 01:00:49,120 Really? 1163 01:00:49,120 --> 01:00:51,280 Yeah, I've tasted a lot of it. 1164 01:00:51,280 --> 01:00:54,400 Yet no matter how busy we were, we always made sure 1165 01:00:54,400 --> 01:00:55,600 that we made them. 1166 01:00:55,600 --> 01:00:57,720 I mean, they were quick and nothing fancy compared 1167 01:00:57,720 --> 01:01:00,520 to what they made their guests, but I love them. 1168 01:01:02,040 --> 01:01:03,320 That's your mum's recipe? 1169 01:01:03,320 --> 01:01:05,320 Yep, and she always added nutmeg. 1170 01:01:05,320 --> 01:01:09,880 That was, like, a little touch that only she would think of. 1171 01:01:09,880 --> 01:01:13,680 And I think I was the one that thought of the peanut butter, so... 1172 01:01:15,000 --> 01:01:17,440 It was my grandmother's cookie recipe, 1173 01:01:17,440 --> 01:01:21,440 my mum added the nutmeg and I was the peanut butter. 1174 01:01:21,440 --> 01:01:23,320 Sounds like the whole family had a hand in it. 1175 01:01:25,880 --> 01:01:28,480 So, it doesn't always have to be something unique or something 1176 01:01:28,480 --> 01:01:31,640 special, it's about taking people back to the things they love. 1177 01:01:33,560 --> 01:01:36,080 I was thinking, you know what you said about your childhood 1178 01:01:36,080 --> 01:01:38,560 Christmases and feeling like you were cheated 1179 01:01:38,560 --> 01:01:40,480 and didn't have a real Christmas. 1180 01:01:40,480 --> 01:01:41,520 Yeah. 1181 01:01:41,520 --> 01:01:43,840 I think you're looking at it all wrong. 1182 01:01:43,840 --> 01:01:46,080 Those were unique Christmases, 1183 01:01:46,080 --> 01:01:47,520 and they sounded great. 1184 01:01:47,520 --> 01:01:49,400 Ah... 1185 01:01:49,400 --> 01:01:52,040 I mean... They might not have been traditional under a tree 1186 01:01:52,040 --> 01:01:53,160 in the family room, but... 1187 01:01:53,160 --> 01:01:54,560 Well, I mean, I was working. 1188 01:01:54,560 --> 01:01:56,800 Yeah, and look what you got out of it. 1189 01:01:56,800 --> 01:01:59,920 That's real family history in that cake. 1190 01:01:59,920 --> 01:02:03,320 Might not have been straining or the M-A-G-I-C 1191 01:02:03,320 --> 01:02:04,880 you were looking for, but... 1192 01:02:05,920 --> 01:02:07,760 ..that's real magic. 1193 01:02:07,760 --> 01:02:09,920 And I know there's no other place that you'd rather 1194 01:02:09,920 --> 01:02:11,720 be than in the family business. 1195 01:02:13,840 --> 01:02:15,360 Maybe. 1196 01:02:15,360 --> 01:02:18,600 The joy of the season was in those rooms, Scarlett. 1197 01:02:18,600 --> 01:02:20,880 There was love in those rooms, and at the end of the day, 1198 01:02:20,880 --> 01:02:22,560 that's what the holidays are all about. 1199 01:02:26,360 --> 01:02:28,760 You know, you didn't always play it safe. 1200 01:02:31,880 --> 01:02:33,000 Yeah, maybe. 1201 01:02:37,720 --> 01:02:38,880 Ah... 1202 01:02:40,360 --> 01:02:41,840 It's getting late. 1203 01:02:41,840 --> 01:02:43,280 We've got a long day tomorrow. 1204 01:02:43,280 --> 01:02:44,800 We should probably get to bed. 1205 01:02:46,200 --> 01:02:47,560 Goodnight. 1206 01:02:47,560 --> 01:02:48,720 Goodnight. 1207 01:02:56,120 --> 01:02:57,600 I just want to congratulate you all. 1208 01:02:57,600 --> 01:02:59,240 You should be very proud. 1209 01:02:59,240 --> 01:03:02,480 In our time here together, you've grown, you've learned, 1210 01:03:02,480 --> 01:03:05,440 you've developed amazing culinary skills. 1211 01:03:05,440 --> 01:03:08,280 You came here to be true holiday chefs, and I am happy to welcome 1212 01:03:08,280 --> 01:03:09,440 you into that league. 1213 01:03:09,440 --> 01:03:11,400 I'd let you cook my Christmas dinner any day. 1214 01:03:11,400 --> 01:03:12,480 LAUGHTER 1215 01:03:12,480 --> 01:03:16,320 And I have no doubt that all of your dishes will taste incredible, 1216 01:03:16,320 --> 01:03:18,480 so thank you all 1217 01:03:18,480 --> 01:03:20,600 and for your help, too. 1218 01:03:21,680 --> 01:03:23,040 Raise them up! Cheers! 1219 01:03:23,040 --> 01:03:24,240 ALL: Cheers! 1220 01:03:24,240 --> 01:03:25,320 To you guys! 1221 01:03:25,320 --> 01:03:26,360 Cheers. 1222 01:03:29,120 --> 01:03:30,880 That was delicious. Thank you. 1223 01:03:37,440 --> 01:03:38,720 This, uh... 1224 01:03:40,280 --> 01:03:43,200 ..reminds me of the old days, being in class. 1225 01:03:43,200 --> 01:03:45,320 Yeah, almost. 1226 01:03:46,800 --> 01:03:50,560 So, how, pray tell, are your dishes coming along? 1227 01:03:50,560 --> 01:03:53,080 For the restaurant, I know you've been working on a few. 1228 01:03:53,080 --> 01:03:54,640 They're coming. 1229 01:03:54,640 --> 01:03:57,040 I've got both the entrees. 1230 01:03:57,040 --> 01:03:59,520 I just am still missing a dessert. 1231 01:04:01,360 --> 01:04:02,400 Listen... 1232 01:04:03,600 --> 01:04:04,880 ..I wanted to thank you. 1233 01:04:07,600 --> 01:04:08,640 For what? 1234 01:04:09,760 --> 01:04:13,080 For giving me the time to try and figure it out, and... 1235 01:04:14,840 --> 01:04:16,600 ..for everything. 1236 01:04:16,600 --> 01:04:19,680 Really, this whole experience has been 1237 01:04:19,680 --> 01:04:22,080 way more than I ever thought it was going to be. 1238 01:04:24,160 --> 01:04:25,360 Yeah, for me, too. 1239 01:04:27,760 --> 01:04:30,000 You know, I have to confess, when we were at Cordon Bleu, 1240 01:04:30,000 --> 01:04:32,600 I was always looking over my shoulder to see what you were doing. 1241 01:04:32,600 --> 01:04:33,640 Really? 1242 01:04:35,240 --> 01:04:37,920 I was definitely paying attention, too. 1243 01:04:39,680 --> 01:04:42,080 Probably why I was a little more... 1244 01:04:43,760 --> 01:04:47,360 ..harsh with you than I should've been. LAUGHING: Oh! Harsh? 1245 01:04:47,360 --> 01:04:50,240 Yeah, OK, that's what we'll call that. 1246 01:04:54,920 --> 01:04:55,960 I'm sorry, too. 1247 01:04:58,040 --> 01:05:00,400 And as far as Scarlett's, 1248 01:05:00,400 --> 01:05:02,760 there isn't anything you can't do. 1249 01:05:02,760 --> 01:05:04,640 I've always thought that. 1250 01:05:04,640 --> 01:05:07,080 And as far as dessert goes, you seemed to be on the right track 1251 01:05:07,080 --> 01:05:08,920 the other night with your holiday magic. 1252 01:05:08,920 --> 01:05:11,120 Those shortbread cookies were to die for. 1253 01:05:11,120 --> 01:05:12,560 Thank you, I appreciate that. 1254 01:05:14,280 --> 01:05:17,520 You know, I've always thought you were a great chef. 1255 01:05:17,520 --> 01:05:20,280 Maybe even almost as good as me. 1256 01:05:22,640 --> 01:05:25,400 But I'm serious, you're so talented, you should get back out there 1257 01:05:25,400 --> 01:05:27,200 and show it off in the real world, 1258 01:05:27,200 --> 01:05:29,360 not just out here in the mountains. 1259 01:05:31,360 --> 01:05:32,400 Thanks. 1260 01:05:59,560 --> 01:06:02,640 Hey, I have a surprise for you. 1261 01:06:02,640 --> 01:06:04,160 OK. 1262 01:06:04,160 --> 01:06:06,960 James, this is Wyatt Bruce... 1263 01:06:09,400 --> 01:06:11,880 ..and he's here to judge the final. 1264 01:06:11,880 --> 01:06:13,560 Oh, OK. 1265 01:06:13,560 --> 01:06:14,760 Isn't that great? 1266 01:06:14,760 --> 01:06:15,920 Yeah, sure. 1267 01:06:15,920 --> 01:06:16,960 I made a call, 1268 01:06:16,960 --> 01:06:19,800 and he very graciously agreed to come up last minute. 1269 01:06:19,800 --> 01:06:21,680 Now, he knows he won't be trying my dish 1270 01:06:21,680 --> 01:06:24,480 because that's for next week at Scarlett's. Mm-hm. 1271 01:06:24,480 --> 01:06:27,760 But a critic of his stature will only bring prestige 1272 01:06:27,760 --> 01:06:30,360 to your great class, which I've told him a lot about. 1273 01:06:30,360 --> 01:06:31,640 Yeah, it's a pleasure. 1274 01:06:31,640 --> 01:06:34,120 Scarlett has been raving about your course. 1275 01:06:34,120 --> 01:06:35,680 I'm excited to see what you have here. 1276 01:06:35,680 --> 01:06:37,680 Thank you for coming. Welcome. 1277 01:07:06,240 --> 01:07:07,960 Not bad. 1278 01:07:07,960 --> 01:07:10,360 Spiced cranberry because I've done some... 1279 01:07:14,640 --> 01:07:16,440 Mm. 1280 01:07:27,040 --> 01:07:28,680 WHISPERING: It's going so well. 1281 01:07:32,120 --> 01:07:33,200 Yeah. 1282 01:07:41,920 --> 01:07:43,560 Don't you think that went great? 1283 01:07:43,560 --> 01:07:46,160 Everything just went so perfectly. The meals were awesome. 1284 01:07:46,160 --> 01:07:47,400 I think you really shined. 1285 01:07:47,400 --> 01:07:49,440 That could've gone terribly for those students! 1286 01:07:49,440 --> 01:07:51,320 Luckily it didn't, but it so easily could've. 1287 01:07:51,320 --> 01:07:52,800 What?! What are you talking about? 1288 01:07:52,800 --> 01:07:55,120 It was just a big dog and pony show for you and Scarlett's. 1289 01:07:55,120 --> 01:07:57,760 What? No, I did that for you. 1290 01:07:57,760 --> 01:08:00,440 Look, I wanted him to see you because you're a great chef 1291 01:08:00,440 --> 01:08:01,800 and you're great in the kitchen. 1292 01:08:01,800 --> 01:08:03,840 I appreciate that, but I told you that I don't... 1293 01:08:03,840 --> 01:08:06,480 The only reason I invited Wyatt here is because you deserve 1294 01:08:06,480 --> 01:08:08,040 to be back out there. 1295 01:08:08,040 --> 01:08:09,760 He's hiring a chef for his new restaurant. 1296 01:08:09,760 --> 01:08:11,760 But I told you I don't want that, 1297 01:08:11,760 --> 01:08:14,280 and those students didn't need the extra pressure. 1298 01:08:14,280 --> 01:08:16,120 You mean YOU don't want the extra pressure? 1299 01:08:18,360 --> 01:08:20,320 I mean, you couldn't handle criticism in school 1300 01:08:20,320 --> 01:08:23,280 and you still can't. So you removed yourself from it. 1301 01:08:23,280 --> 01:08:25,440 You're playing it safe, but you can't hide out 1302 01:08:25,440 --> 01:08:27,720 in the mountains teaching beginner classes forever. 1303 01:08:30,120 --> 01:08:31,840 You don't get it. 1304 01:08:31,840 --> 01:08:32,880 James... 1305 01:08:32,880 --> 01:08:35,360 No, you haven't changed one bit, Scarlett. 1306 01:08:39,640 --> 01:08:40,920 SHE SCOFFS 1307 01:09:02,000 --> 01:09:03,200 Hey, James... 1308 01:09:05,560 --> 01:09:06,600 ..are you OK? 1309 01:09:07,680 --> 01:09:08,800 Yeah, I'm fine. 1310 01:09:11,280 --> 01:09:13,440 Come on, let's talk. 1311 01:09:13,440 --> 01:09:15,520 No, I'm OK, Rosie, thanks. 1312 01:09:15,520 --> 01:09:19,400 I said come on. We're talking. 1313 01:09:19,400 --> 01:09:20,640 OK, coming. Yeah. 1314 01:09:24,840 --> 01:09:28,080 Got a ten-person party coming in just before... Hey. 1315 01:09:28,080 --> 01:09:29,640 Oh, hey, you're back. 1316 01:09:31,960 --> 01:09:33,320 Give us a minute, OK? 1317 01:09:33,320 --> 01:09:34,960 You can handle things out front. 1318 01:09:42,000 --> 01:09:44,000 She doesn't hear people, 1319 01:09:44,000 --> 01:09:45,560 and she's always been like that. 1320 01:09:46,920 --> 01:09:49,000 I know that she was trying to help, but... 1321 01:09:52,400 --> 01:09:53,960 It's crazy. 1322 01:09:53,960 --> 01:09:56,040 I always liked being in the kitchen with Scarlett. 1323 01:09:56,040 --> 01:09:58,760 Even though she drove me nuts, 1324 01:09:58,760 --> 01:10:01,760 I couldn't wait to go to school every day. 1325 01:10:01,760 --> 01:10:02,880 It just... 1326 01:10:04,120 --> 01:10:05,920 ..made me feel... 1327 01:10:05,920 --> 01:10:06,960 alive. 1328 01:10:08,680 --> 01:10:09,880 And she's right. 1329 01:10:11,360 --> 01:10:13,080 I could take more risks. 1330 01:10:14,840 --> 01:10:16,360 And I love teaching, but... 1331 01:10:17,880 --> 01:10:20,000 ..I do want more. 1332 01:10:22,000 --> 01:10:27,240 You know, when Ed and I first met, you might find this hard to believe, 1333 01:10:27,240 --> 01:10:30,560 but he was a lot to take in. 1334 01:10:31,640 --> 01:10:36,120 Everything he said either made me laugh or got under my skin. 1335 01:10:36,120 --> 01:10:38,560 Made me angrier than I'd ever been. 1336 01:10:40,120 --> 01:10:43,600 But after we started talking, I mean really talking... 1337 01:10:44,880 --> 01:10:48,000 ..I started to ask myself why that was. 1338 01:10:49,840 --> 01:10:55,840 Turns out the things he was saying were truths I didn't want to hear, 1339 01:10:55,840 --> 01:10:57,240 best things for me. 1340 01:10:58,440 --> 01:11:03,880 And it was only years later, he told me he figured out the same things. 1341 01:11:06,760 --> 01:11:08,920 Gloria and I had an argument. 1342 01:11:08,920 --> 01:11:13,040 I just think this Christmas dinner's putting a lot of pressure on us. 1343 01:11:13,040 --> 01:11:16,640 Gloria thinks that it's the solution, so I think 1344 01:11:16,640 --> 01:11:19,760 I'm just really nervous about doing all of this. 1345 01:11:19,760 --> 01:11:22,760 No matter what happens with that dinner, 1346 01:11:22,760 --> 01:11:25,120 you're marrying an incredible woman. Mm-hm. 1347 01:11:26,760 --> 01:11:28,040 And that's what matters. 1348 01:11:31,760 --> 01:11:33,560 I guess all that matters, isn't it? 1349 01:11:33,560 --> 01:11:34,720 Yep. 1350 01:11:37,960 --> 01:11:40,560 Yeah, he said it wasn't what he wanted. 1351 01:11:40,560 --> 01:11:42,160 I tried to apologise, but... 1352 01:11:43,480 --> 01:11:45,520 ..yeah, that was it. 1353 01:11:45,520 --> 01:11:48,600 I still remember those calls from cooking school, you know, 1354 01:11:48,600 --> 01:11:52,360 you venting about how crazy James made you. 1355 01:11:54,360 --> 01:11:57,960 And I remember thinking that you two were pushing each other, 1356 01:11:57,960 --> 01:12:00,280 you know, always looking over each other's shoulders, 1357 01:12:00,280 --> 01:12:02,440 driving yourselves to be better. 1358 01:12:03,960 --> 01:12:06,800 Yeah. And isn't that what it's all about? 1359 01:12:06,800 --> 01:12:08,680 You know, even if neither of you could see it? 1360 01:12:11,840 --> 01:12:12,880 And... 1361 01:12:13,880 --> 01:12:15,840 ..James was right about something. 1362 01:12:17,600 --> 01:12:19,600 What was that? 1363 01:12:19,600 --> 01:12:22,320 Your drive and competition makes you great. 1364 01:12:23,640 --> 01:12:26,520 And you think Christmas menus bring down restaurants. 1365 01:12:27,520 --> 01:12:30,080 And you need to be the best. 1366 01:12:30,080 --> 01:12:32,400 But that shuts people out of your life. 1367 01:12:32,400 --> 01:12:36,040 It puts these blinders on to the love they show you. 1368 01:12:36,040 --> 01:12:38,520 You've been a part of the family business ever since 1369 01:12:38,520 --> 01:12:41,600 you put peanut butter in those cookies. 1370 01:12:41,600 --> 01:12:43,960 And I'm sure that's not the last time your mother thought 1371 01:12:43,960 --> 01:12:46,160 that she'd be cooking with you. 1372 01:12:47,640 --> 01:12:52,400 You know, the memories of sprinkle fights 1373 01:12:52,400 --> 01:12:55,680 and baking pies in kitchens, 1374 01:12:55,680 --> 01:12:58,920 those are wonderful Christmas stories. 1375 01:12:58,920 --> 01:13:00,600 You know, James is right about that, too. 1376 01:13:04,880 --> 01:13:08,680 And I was wrong earlier. 1377 01:13:10,000 --> 01:13:13,400 Instead of searching for something extraordinary, I wish you put 1378 01:13:13,400 --> 01:13:16,560 a different ingredient into the recipes that you love... 1379 01:13:18,760 --> 01:13:20,080 ..and welcome the people in 1380 01:13:20,080 --> 01:13:22,360 who want to share Christmas memories with you. 1381 01:13:25,920 --> 01:13:28,600 That's the only Christmas wish that I have for you, Scarlett... 1382 01:13:30,480 --> 01:13:33,000 ..regardless of Scarlett's. 1383 01:13:37,280 --> 01:13:38,400 Thanks, Claire. 1384 01:13:46,440 --> 01:13:50,960 And if you don't believe me, I... 1385 01:13:50,960 --> 01:13:53,080 ..I brought some backup 1386 01:13:53,080 --> 01:13:55,120 along who might be able to convince you. 1387 01:14:00,160 --> 01:14:02,120 She cut her trip short for you. 1388 01:14:02,120 --> 01:14:03,480 Hi. 1389 01:14:03,480 --> 01:14:04,520 Mum! 1390 01:14:06,240 --> 01:14:08,480 I didn't know you were coming back so early. 1391 01:14:08,480 --> 01:14:10,640 Well, Italy's overrated anyway. 1392 01:14:10,640 --> 01:14:13,240 And there was only one seat left on the flight, so I took it. 1393 01:14:32,080 --> 01:14:35,360 Were you going to ask me to work alongside you at Tucson? 1394 01:14:38,560 --> 01:14:43,160 I had hoped you'd take it over from us eventually. 1395 01:14:45,120 --> 01:14:50,840 Then when I just left and started this, you sold it. 1396 01:14:50,840 --> 01:14:51,880 Yeah. 1397 01:14:55,600 --> 01:14:57,400 I'm sorry. 1398 01:14:57,400 --> 01:14:58,800 I can't believe I didn't see it. 1399 01:14:58,800 --> 01:15:02,400 I was just so stubborn 1400 01:15:02,400 --> 01:15:07,680 and determined to get out on my own, I just didn't realise it. 1401 01:15:07,680 --> 01:15:10,040 No, it's all right. I didn't ask. 1402 01:15:10,040 --> 01:15:14,520 I meant to, and then you were off and we were proud of you. 1403 01:15:15,560 --> 01:15:18,680 I was just a little sad that maybe you didn't want to. 1404 01:15:18,680 --> 01:15:21,200 And then I didn't know what to say. 1405 01:15:21,200 --> 01:15:22,360 I'm sorry, too. 1406 01:15:22,360 --> 01:15:23,760 No, it's all right. 1407 01:15:24,760 --> 01:15:26,480 And you're a tough act to follow. 1408 01:15:26,480 --> 01:15:28,280 SHE SCOFFS 1409 01:15:26,480 --> 01:15:28,280 You are! 1410 01:15:28,280 --> 01:15:29,800 You are such a great chef, 1411 01:15:29,800 --> 01:15:32,840 and I think I may have been a little competitive with you, 1412 01:15:32,840 --> 01:15:35,640 which is a problem. 1413 01:15:37,760 --> 01:15:39,720 You know, growing up, 1414 01:15:39,720 --> 01:15:41,560 I always thought that 1415 01:15:41,560 --> 01:15:43,880 whatever restaurant you guys had at the time 1416 01:15:43,880 --> 01:15:45,960 was more important than me 1417 01:15:45,960 --> 01:15:48,080 during the holidays. 1418 01:15:48,080 --> 01:15:50,080 And I know that's obviously not true, 1419 01:15:50,080 --> 01:15:53,960 and you just, you know, you just wanted to share 1420 01:15:53,960 --> 01:15:55,200 what you loved with me. 1421 01:15:55,200 --> 01:15:57,400 Yes, that's right, sweetheart. 1422 01:16:00,800 --> 01:16:04,040 With a little help from some people 1423 01:16:04,040 --> 01:16:08,040 that I care about, I realised that even though I haven't 1424 01:16:08,040 --> 01:16:10,480 been there lately, I've always been a part 1425 01:16:10,480 --> 01:16:13,120 of the family business and... 1426 01:16:13,120 --> 01:16:16,440 ..that makes me happier than they ever knew, so... 1427 01:16:18,080 --> 01:16:19,120 ..thank you. 1428 01:16:20,680 --> 01:16:22,520 We'd love to spend Christmas together 1429 01:16:22,520 --> 01:16:24,280 after your big presentation here... 1430 01:16:25,280 --> 01:16:26,320 ..away from a kitchen. 1431 01:16:26,320 --> 01:16:27,360 Yes, please. 1432 01:16:28,560 --> 01:16:30,640 Anywhere you'd like. 1433 01:16:30,640 --> 01:16:32,000 I would love that. 1434 01:16:37,000 --> 01:16:39,400 Hey, it's make-or-break time. 1435 01:16:39,400 --> 01:16:40,440 Absolutely. 1436 01:16:41,600 --> 01:16:44,960 They're going to be here in a few hours, so we have until then 1437 01:16:44,960 --> 01:16:47,880 to figure out a dessert to end this meal. 1438 01:16:47,880 --> 01:16:49,600 Well, I'm here to help, whatever I can do, 1439 01:16:49,600 --> 01:16:50,800 as long as that's all right. 1440 01:16:53,800 --> 01:16:55,680 Hey, Mum, do you... 1441 01:16:55,680 --> 01:16:57,840 ..do you remember those little gingerbread horses 1442 01:16:57,840 --> 01:17:00,920 that we made when I was a kid, the ones with the interesting texture? 1443 01:17:00,920 --> 01:17:01,960 Of course. 1444 01:17:03,200 --> 01:17:05,640 Why don't we just make those today? 1445 01:17:05,640 --> 01:17:09,520 I mean, we already have dishes that are really complex and interesting. 1446 01:17:09,520 --> 01:17:12,720 You know, maybe ending with something simple will be sweet, 1447 01:17:12,720 --> 01:17:16,200 and we can use your gingerbread recipe because it's the best. 1448 01:17:16,200 --> 01:17:18,120 CLAIRE LAUGHS 1449 01:17:16,200 --> 01:17:18,120 I love that. You do? 1450 01:17:18,120 --> 01:17:19,320 Absolutely, 1451 01:17:19,320 --> 01:17:21,400 but that's not just my recipe. 1452 01:17:21,400 --> 01:17:23,760 You're the one who made me add the oatmeal and the glaze 1453 01:17:23,760 --> 01:17:25,000 when you were nine. 1454 01:17:25,000 --> 01:17:26,400 Don't you remember? 1455 01:17:27,560 --> 01:17:28,680 I don't... 1456 01:17:30,280 --> 01:17:31,400 ..but I'm happy I do now. 1457 01:17:44,400 --> 01:17:46,120 Scarlett and Joanne, 1458 01:17:46,120 --> 01:17:47,960 Stetson and Wyatt. 1459 01:17:47,960 --> 01:17:50,120 Good evening, everyone. 1460 01:17:50,120 --> 01:17:51,720 Hello again. 1461 01:17:51,720 --> 01:17:53,360 Merry Christmas. 1462 01:17:53,360 --> 01:17:54,960 Nice to see you both. 1463 01:17:54,960 --> 01:17:57,600 If you're ready, I brought my appetite. 1464 01:17:57,600 --> 01:17:58,640 Shall we? 1465 01:18:00,120 --> 01:18:01,920 Why are they in the kitchen? 1466 01:18:01,920 --> 01:18:02,960 They insisted. 1467 01:18:04,960 --> 01:18:07,040 You got this. OK. 1468 01:18:39,120 --> 01:18:42,600 I must say I wasn't exactly sure of the meal I'd have today, 1469 01:18:42,600 --> 01:18:46,680 but I'm happy to admit it's all that I hoped for. 1470 01:18:46,680 --> 01:18:49,640 Wonderful, imaginative, heartfelt Christmas magic 1471 01:18:49,640 --> 01:18:51,920 in all its sense. I absolutely loved it. 1472 01:18:51,920 --> 01:18:53,760 Kudos to you, Scarlett. 1473 01:18:53,760 --> 01:18:57,160 Not only is it some of your best work, but it's just what I wanted 1474 01:18:57,160 --> 01:18:58,640 for this time of year. 1475 01:18:58,640 --> 01:19:02,480 And I have a feeling that your guests are going to crave it, too. 1476 01:19:02,480 --> 01:19:04,240 Way to go. 1477 01:19:04,240 --> 01:19:05,720 That's all I needed to hear. 1478 01:19:05,720 --> 01:19:10,160 I'm very happy to say that not only will I stay on, 1479 01:19:10,160 --> 01:19:12,400 but I'd be thrilled to extend as well. 1480 01:19:12,400 --> 01:19:13,640 What...? As long... 1481 01:19:15,040 --> 01:19:17,360 ..as we continue to have Christmases like this. 1482 01:19:17,360 --> 01:19:18,600 LAUGHTER 1483 01:19:18,600 --> 01:19:19,640 Oh, thank you! 1484 01:19:19,640 --> 01:19:20,880 Thank you so much! 1485 01:19:23,000 --> 01:19:26,040 Oh, my...! 1486 01:19:23,000 --> 01:19:26,040 ECSTATIC LAUGHTER 1487 01:19:26,040 --> 01:19:28,400 Raise a glass, ladies! 1488 01:19:28,400 --> 01:19:29,640 OK. Thank you. 1489 01:19:29,640 --> 01:19:30,920 MOBILE PHONE VIBRATES 1490 01:19:34,400 --> 01:19:36,800 It's James. He's... 1491 01:19:36,800 --> 01:19:38,200 ..he's outside. 1492 01:19:38,200 --> 01:19:39,520 Well, go! 1493 01:19:39,520 --> 01:19:41,040 Go! Go! Go! 1494 01:19:41,040 --> 01:19:42,080 Do I look OK? 1495 01:19:42,080 --> 01:19:43,120 Go! OK, OK. 1496 01:19:53,520 --> 01:19:55,440 I cannot believe you're here. 1497 01:19:56,520 --> 01:19:58,280 Couldn't miss your most important day. 1498 01:19:59,720 --> 01:20:01,880 I bet it went great, you killed it 1499 01:20:01,880 --> 01:20:05,240 and your partner loved your 12-layer holiday souffle. 1500 01:20:06,360 --> 01:20:07,720 He did, 1501 01:20:07,720 --> 01:20:11,240 but I also made some dishes I think you would've loved. 1502 01:20:13,000 --> 01:20:14,640 I bet. 1503 01:20:14,640 --> 01:20:15,720 So... 1504 01:20:16,840 --> 01:20:17,880 ..I'm sorry. 1505 01:20:19,040 --> 01:20:21,840 I didn't mean what I said, and I'm sorry that I said you hadn't changed 1506 01:20:21,840 --> 01:20:22,960 because that's not true, 1507 01:20:22,960 --> 01:20:25,160 and I know you were just trying to help me, but... 1508 01:20:26,720 --> 01:20:28,880 ..I just wasn't ready to hear it, and... 1509 01:20:31,000 --> 01:20:33,760 Actually, there's a lot of things that I haven't been ready to hear 1510 01:20:33,760 --> 01:20:34,840 until now. 1511 01:20:36,960 --> 01:20:38,000 I'm sorry, too. 1512 01:20:39,160 --> 01:20:42,200 You know, I shouldn't have overstepped and called Wyatt. 1513 01:20:42,200 --> 01:20:44,240 No, I'm glad you did. 1514 01:20:45,280 --> 01:20:50,720 I mean, I love teaching, but there's a lot more that I want to do. 1515 01:20:50,720 --> 01:20:52,800 And you're right, I need to take more chances. 1516 01:20:58,000 --> 01:21:00,520 You know, you've always pushed me to be better. 1517 01:21:00,520 --> 01:21:02,360 HE SCOFFS 1518 01:21:02,360 --> 01:21:03,720 You have! And... 1519 01:21:05,720 --> 01:21:07,960 ..I was wrong about the holidays... 1520 01:21:09,600 --> 01:21:10,920 ..about a lot of things, but... 1521 01:21:12,560 --> 01:21:13,720 ..especially about you. 1522 01:21:16,280 --> 01:21:19,400 This is the best holiday season I've ever had. 1523 01:21:19,400 --> 01:21:23,040 And I'm tired of playing it safe with my feelings, too. 1524 01:21:26,000 --> 01:21:27,840 I want to spend every Christmas like this... 1525 01:21:30,840 --> 01:21:31,880 ..with you. 1526 01:21:47,880 --> 01:21:50,760 We are booked through to the end of the month. 1527 01:21:50,760 --> 01:21:53,000 Yes! Nice work. 1528 01:21:54,240 --> 01:21:55,640 Is the class list up yet? 1529 01:21:55,640 --> 01:21:57,600 You'll be teaching three classes next year 1530 01:21:57,600 --> 01:21:59,280 at the Seasoning of Christmas. 1531 01:21:59,280 --> 01:22:00,800 Perfect. 1532 01:22:00,800 --> 01:22:02,160 Here it is! 1533 01:22:02,160 --> 01:22:03,440 SHE GASPS 1534 01:22:05,560 --> 01:22:06,600 Oh... 1535 01:22:06,600 --> 01:22:09,080 Wow! Aww! 1536 01:22:09,080 --> 01:22:11,680 That looks fantastic! Amazing! 1537 01:22:11,680 --> 01:22:13,280 Oh, thank you. 1538 01:22:15,040 --> 01:22:19,400 Now that is the Christmas M-A-G-I-C.