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Hi. Welcome to Winnie's.
- Table for one? - Yes, please.
Right this way.
You're just in time, we're just about to stop serving lunch.
Now, I can give you a menu,
but I would be a fool if I didn't tell you
that we only have one bowl of our special left.
Tempeh stroganoff.
And it is to die for.
Shouldn't it be beef stroganoff?
- No, sir. - But that's made with--
Fermented soybeans? I know.
- But you just got to trust. - Mm!
Tempeh is not the enemy.
It's actually quite delicious if you treat it right.
You cannot be serious.
That's what my friend Danny used to say.
But I make it with luscious cream sauce,
oyster mushrooms and just a touch of saffron.
If it doesn't melt in your mouth
the moment you taste it, I'll give you your money back.
- Mm! - So what do you say?
Are you feeling adventurous?
- Go on, then. - You're not gonna regret it.
All right!
Last bowl of the special for the gentleman at table 4.
Don't forget the parsley.
How is our new recipe coming along?
Did you have to put rhubarb in it?
Well, we can't evolve if we don't try new things.
Plus, I want the new cookbook to feel more experimental.
You know, not what you'd expect
when you think Pittsburgh fine dining.
It still needs to be edible.
You're right. Ugh, that's terrible.
I guess I'll get it?
Too much paprika or too little?
Winnie's Kitchen and Bistro, how can we make your day better?
Are you serious?
Winona?
Can you come here? I can't tell if I'm making this
- better or worse. - There's a phone call--
But first, the risotto. Come with me.
- Winona-- - So, I'm thinking...
if we try a little bit of this? Try it now.
- Oh-- - Really?
I really thought this one was gonna be a contender.
Oh, I'm sorry, it's just Sonja Goldberg
from The Hungry Network on the line.
TheSonja Goldberg?
- I'll tell her you're busy. - Don't do that.
Wait, did she say anything about my Insta videos?
Why don't you ask her?
Good point. I'll just ask her myself.
OK. Oh, keep stirring the risotto!
Keep stirring the risotto.
Winona Applegate.
Oh... OK.
It's Winona Applegate.
Winona! How are you?
Very well, thank you.
Just working on some recipes for the new cookbook.
Well, great! Look,
we've been following your progress for a while now.
Three books, and Winnie's! It's world famous.
Well, don't tell the Steelers that. Ha-ha!
The obvious next step is television.
All right.
Are you familiar with our segment, The Filet of New York?
Of course, with Deacon Whitley. I love him.
Well, Deacon's actually chosen to leave the show.
He's gonna spend some more time with his family.
We want you to come to New York to audition.
- Of course. - Monday at 2 o'clock.
As in this Monday?
When we like something, we move fast.
All right. Well, then, I will see you in five days.
- Looking forward to it. - Me too.
Hello?
How is the tempeh tasting, sir?
It's so much better than it has any business being.
I told you so.
Hey, is--is that Annie?
- Yes. - Mm.
- So? - What?
Winona!
Well...
The Filet of New York is looking for a new host.
What!?
I knew it. I KNEW IT!
I still have to do a camera test.
You're getting your own show!
Oh! The risotto.
You wouldn't believe how smart they are.
They're just raccoons.
They don't have opposable thumbs,
but they can pull the lids clean off my bins
when they're hungry.
Well, just don't think about confronting them,
- they can be very dangerous. - You're sweet, Adam,
but I can take care of myself.
All right.
Are you sure this is enough food?
This isn't my first rodeo, Adam.
But we did run out of potato salad that one year.
- Ugh... - I just want to be sure.
Just because you're festival chair this year
doesn't mean you can micromanage every detail.
I've got it all under control.
- Hi, Dad. - Hey, kiddo.
- Millie's here. - Oh, hey, Millie.
Hello, Katrina.
How was school?
She's got a big exam tomorrow.
She's dedicated, I'll give her that.
Yes, she is, but she promised no working this week-end, right?
It's her second-last Flora Fest before college.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I promise.
Good. We can use all the help we can get.
Bless you.
- Thank you. - Ooh! Bless you again.
Hope you're not coming down with something.
No, I'm sure it's nothing.
You know, Annie used to joke
about us getting our own cooking show.
She wanted to drive the Starfire all the way to New York,
stop at every diner along the way,
and then do a book about it. Road stop classics with a twist.
You should totally do that.
Weshould do it.
We could shut down the bistro for a week.
We could take Annie's car, drive to New York,
make a road trip out of it. It could be fun.
I wish I could...
But Darren's parents are coming to visit for a few days
and I promised I'd be around after work.
You should still go.
What, drive to New York by myself?
If you signed up for that dating app I sent you,
it wouldn't have to be by yourself.
- Just saying! - I don't have time to date.
- You know that. - I know, I know.
But what's wrong with going alone?
You've earned a little down time.
I can handle things here.
Come on,
Annie left you that car and I've never seen you drive it.
Well, it's practically an antique.
And it's time to enjoy it.
Look, I love cooking with you,
but I'm never gonna be the Annie to your Winona.
You know what?
I'm just gonna fly on the week-end.
That'll give me plenty of time to just settle in
and prepare for what I should be concentrating on.
Not some silly road trip.
Just think about it.
I've got to go, I'm picking up my in-laws at the station.
One, two, three...
What do you say, Annie?
Come on!
What is happening?
Of course you break down.
It's only got five due services in the last five years.
I'll be back, I promise.
Ah, Pearl...
"Why don't you drive to New York all by yourself, Winona?
"Because you do everything by yourself.
You deserve it. Enjoy!"
Hey! Hey!
Wait! Wait!
Wait! Aah!
Wait for me! Hello!
Hey! Hey!
Stop! Stop!
Hi! Hi!
Hi...
Can you, uh...
Can you open the door?
Thank you. Hi.
My, uh-- My car broke down just up the road.
Uh... Is there a mechanic anywhere around here?
OK, uh... How about a ride to the nearest town?
Oh. OK, good.
OK, should I...
Oh! Ha-ha!
Tight hip flexors.
Woo! So, just up there?
OK, good.
Ooh... Ooh!
OK.
Man of few words. I like that.
Joe!
- Thank you so much. - Not again, Joe!
I really appreciate it.
Joe!
Joe, we've been over this a million times.
Not tractors in town.
Joe, I know you can hear me.
Wait, which way is the auto shop?
- Joe! - Uh... The auto shop?
OK...
Hi.
Hello.
Can I help you?
No, but you look like you could use a little help.
- That's gonna leave a stain. - Oh.
Leave it in some soap and water overnight.
Hmm.
Thanks.
Can I help you find what you're looking for?
Uh... You know what, I think I'm good.
- Thanks. - Yeah. Just out of interest,
- where are you going? - The auto shop,
- but I'll find it. - Great.
- That would be the wrong way. - Mm-hmm.
- Down there on your right. - I'd have found it eventually.
- Thanks. - Yeah.
Yeah.
City folk.
Mr. Schuyler.
My Mom was just wondering how early fest prep starts
- tomorrow morning? - 8:30 sharp.
But that's when school starts.
Well, you're getting the day off, Harry.
Yeah but to, like, work.
I mean, we really drew the short straws this year.
- What do you mean? - Technically,
catering duty has the most work with the highest stakes.
- At least we've got Millie. - Yeah.
I got the potato sack race last year.
I can't imagine that required a lot of prep.
No, it literally didn't.
We use the same sacks every year.
You know, Harry,
you'd be a good influence on my daughter.
8:30.
I'm surprised you made it this far.
- Is it really that bad? - Needs a new cylinder head...
valve, pistons... and camshaft.
- But that's not the real problem. - There is more?
The problem is your timing chains.
I mean, that's what caused your engine to shut down.
Timing chains?
They probably haven't been replaced in decades.
Look, normally, that's not a big issue,
- but if it's well-maintained - and in this case, ha!
You need a new tensioner,
guides... chain...
along with all the other parts.
Well, how long is that gonna take?
A couple of days... A couple of weeks.
Weeks?
Yeah, everybody's super busy right now
with the Flora Fest coming.
I'm sorry, Flora what?
New Holland's floral festival.
What would that have to do
with my car getting fixed?
Because it's the town's biggest event of the year.
I mean, everyone in town volunteers to help put it up
and we invite the entire county.
Our local vendors really depend on it.
OK... Well,
I need to be in New York on Monday.
Well, you can get a ride to the bus stop,
but it's gonna take you a couple of buses
to get to where you're going.
I can't leave the car.
She's a beauty.
No...
The car belonged to somebody very important to me.
I promised to take care of it.
- I can't leave it behind. - OK.
Look, how about we don't make any big decisions right now?
Let me make a few phone calls,
get a better estimate by morning?
You look like you could use some rest.
There's a great inn just down the street.
That does sound very nice.
- Tell Adam I sent you. - OK.
Oh, can I... grab my suitcase?
- Oh, right. - Yeah.
Hello!
Welcome to the Hague Bar and Inn, how can I help...
You?
Hi.
You must be Adam.
Adam Schuyler.
Winona Applegate.
You changed your mind about needing my help?
- Dora sent me. - Ah!
I guess you found the auto shop.
- I did. - So...
You need a room?
- I do. - OK, let's see what we've got.
Is there anywhere to get decent cell reception?
I'm getting zero bars.
Wow. This place is adorable.
You seem surprised.
Oh, no. It's just... It's not what I was expecting.
Mm-hmm.
Let me guess.
Dingy, cramped, gaudy wallpaper,
unintentionally kitsch, with stale air
- and no air conditioning. - You have air conditioning?
- Oh yeah. - I guess I shouldn't
make assumptions about country living.
Ha! Well, as long as you're pleasantly surprised,
I'm OK with it. You're welcome to use the phone downstairs;
otherwise we get good reception at the park down the road,
- by the statue. - Great.
I'll let you get cleaned up.
Oh... Thank you.
Soap and water!
Got it.
Yes!
Oh! Oh, I'm sorry.
I'll be a little more careful in the future.
OK...
Sonja Goldberg's office.
Hi. It's Winona Applegate.
I'm supposed to audition for Sonja on Monday.
Winona! We're looking forward to it.
Me too. I'm actually on my way to New York right now
I decided to drive - and I'm having some car troubles.
So, it looks like I might be stuck
in this little village for a while.
You need to reschedule.
Unfortunately, we haven't got any wiggle room on our end.
Sonja needs to send your tape up the ladder by Monday end of day
Hello?
Bet you didn't have to deal with this in your day.
Hi.
Hi...
Uh... Did I catch you at a bad time?
No, just doing some repairs. What can I get you?
- Is the kitchen still open? - Yeah, of course.
Here you go.
We're out of the cheese steak.
- And the burger. - Oh.
Uh... How about the fish?
Is it locally sourced?
I would be happy to check with my supplier,
but I think the grocery store is closed.
Right, uh...
Do you mind if I have a look around?
What, as in you want to go in the kitchen?
Well, unless you have something to hide.
By all means.
Great.
So... what do you think?
Nice kitchen. Do you ever use it?
Ha... Thursday is a bit of a slow night.
Don't you have some event in a couple of days?
Flora Fest. Yeah, but people usually just come for the day.
There's no need to stay overnight.
But you should see this place on a Tuesday. It is hopping.
- Hopping? - I know, I usually, um...
reserve that kind of talk
for when my teenage daughter is around.
Just so she can see how cool her old man is?
Something like that.
- Um-- - Adam? We need to talk.
- Adam? - I'll be right back.
I'll be fine.
Dora, I told Harry 8:30am, not pm.
- Millie's sick. - What? No, no, no,
- I spoke with her this morning. - No, no, no, she was fine,
and then it got worse. She's not coming here tomorrow.
She can't do this without Millie.
Hang on, hang on. Look,
we've got all these ingredients, I'll figure something out.
You are not making hamburgers, Adam.
- What's wrong with hamburgers? - People are expecting
a certain quality. It's tradition.
OK, you're right. Uh...
Maybe Millie can just give us her recipes.
No, she can't. She said that she wasn't using
recipes this year. She said it's all up here.
How do you cook without a recipe? - I don't know.
The festival's attendance is at an all-time low.
If we mess up the food, nobody's coming back next year.
All right, that is not gonna happen.
We'll fix it. We just--we just need to come up with a plan.
- Right? - Right.
Oh! Maybe Millie can walk us through it over speakerphone.
What's that smell?
I'll be right back.
Do you do this every time you stay somewhere or...?
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I can't control myself when I get in a kitchen.
Don't say "sorry", it smells divine.
Oh, I'd be happy to share.
Really, you wouldn't mind?
- No, not at all. - That's kind of you, Winona,
but Dora, we really need to figure this out. Wait...
Did you open a bottle of wine?
Just for the white wine reduction.
I'll pay for it.
And I'll clean everything up, I promise.
You know, around here, we ask before we borrow.
Oh, we do that in the city too.
Are you some kind of chef?
I am a chef.
I own a bistro in Pittsburgh.
Wow. It's perfect.
Well, honestly, it's pretty simple...
I just had the most brilliant idea.
- No, absolutely not. - She can save us!
OK, look, we can't ask you to do this.
- It's too much. - There is live music,
potato sack races, local artisans...
But the biggest component is...
- The food? - How do you know that?
Festival literally comes from the word "feast".
Anyway, every year we put up a food tent
and all the profits get injected back into New Holland.
But we're in a little bit of a pickle.
I would really love to help you both out,
- but I'm not planning on staying. - See? You're clearly very busy.
- Yes, well, I-- - This festival is the most important event of the year,
we can't just hand over the reins to an outsider.
- No offence, Winona. - You need a chef, she's a chef.
Who needs to be in New York on Monday.
What if I could help make that happen?
It would mean I would not be on the food committee,
- but she could be. - Dora, what are you doing?
If I work on the car full time... for free,
then the repair job doesn't have to take weeks.
You would do that?
OK, no, no, no. Flora Fest is a local event
put on by locals, that's how it's always been.
Show me a better solution.
I have never met a mechanic who works for no money.
Everyone in Pittsburgh upcharges.
You're not in the city anymore.
Oh, my!
I mean, really, you should try this, Adam.
I'm sure it's great, but I already ate.
So... what do you say?
The car will be ready by Sunday evening?
You have my word.
OK.
I guess it's time you accept my help.
I guess so.
Sonja Goldberg's office.
Oh, you're there.
New York hours.
Listen, I think I figured out a way to make everything work.
It means that I have to cater a festival in Pennsylvania,
but whatever gets me to New York on Monday, right?
Great.
Hello?
Schuyler. I'm surprised they could pry you away
- from your books this year. - And I'm surprised
they could pry you away from the student lounge.
Why does everyone think I'm a slacker?
I don't get it, I get good grades.
Winona, this is my daughter Katrina.
- And this is Harry. - Hi! Nice to meet you both.
-What's up? - So,
- when is everyone else coming? - Everyone else?
No, this is it. Oh, and here is what we're making.
OK. Well, then, the four of us have two days
to prepare a feast for a hundred people.
Have you done this kind of thing before?
Oh, I've catered events for 800 people with a broken arm.
- Definitely had more staff. - Well, then...
this should be a fun challenge for you.
Show me what you've got.
OK, so I've got Millie's menu,
but I understand
she wasn't working from a recipe, so...
A recipe won't be necessary. Uh, Henry, is it?
-Harry. - Harry.
My bad. Can you grab the potatoes?
Katrina, I need you to get the onions, mushrooms and carrots.
And you can grab the eggs.
-All right. - OK!
Um... a teaspoon of paprika.
I think that's a tablespoon.
- No, it's not. - T-B-S-P.
What do you think the "B" stands for?
Would you cover for me for a minute?
Cover? Like... what do you mean?
Just wait here.
Mmm! These are perfect.
- Are they? - Honestly,
I couldn't have done them better myself.
Huh! Well, no one's ever told me that before.
Uh... Your shirt.
Oh, yeah.
It's a deep fryer, not a swimming pool, Harry.
Honey, why don't you go get him one of my shirts?
- Come on. - Apologies for the mess, guys.
He's a good kid.
Honestly, I think he's got skills.
I mean, he needs to learn how to wear an apron,
but here, try these.
OK...
Oh, wow.
That is good.
- Right? - Mmm! Like,
I am never buying potato chips again, those are really good.
So, I was thinking,
we could add some really fun flavours to these,
like paprika, chili-lime...
You wouldn't believe how good cinnamon-sugar is.
Um, I don't know, that's a little out there for our crowd.
Oh, come on, where is your sense of adventure?
Sometimes, simple is best. A little salt goes a long way.
- Agree to disagree. - Agree.
Hey! We have enough people to feed.
They won't miss a couple. Oh, what's that?
- What? - Nothing.
Wow, um...
Your dad owns a lot of blue.
Yeah, when he likes something, he commits.
We haven't done this in ages.
What?
Hung out.
Can I tell you a secret?
Yeah, what is it?
A decision letter from MIT.
Um... But you're a junior.
Yeah, I applied to college a year early.
OK.
- So open it. - I can't.
Harry, my entire life has been leading up to this moment.
So, what are we standing here for, then?
What if they turn me down?
Aren't there like, I don't know,
a million other schools you could go to?
No. Harry, this one is the best.
This is what I want.
Would you open it?
Me? No.
No, uh... It is illegal to open someone else's mail.
Open it.
Do it... Do it... Do it!
- Keep it down. - Not until you open it.
-DO IT! - OK, OK, stop!
I will open it.
I got in.
- No. - Come on!
Do I need to make airplane noises?
- Maybe. - Stop.
OK, that is good. What is that?
Uh, olive oil, smashed garlic, salt and pepper,
lemon zest, mustard... Ooh, and I toasted some cumin seeds
and then ground them up in your coffee grinder.
- My coffee grinder? - Oh, it's so aromatic!
If we soak the pork in this overnight,
it is gonna be bursting with flavour when we slow cook it.
I still feel like it's missing something.
OK, so how come you don't work in some fancy
- Michin-star restaurant? - Michelin?
That's what I meant, that's the one.
Uh...
I want my food to be accessible.
You know, I want to cook for real people.
Real people?
You know what I mean.
Not everyone can afford a super expensive plate.
And when I watch someone try something new
and have, like, a surprising, completely unfiltered reaction,
like no one's watching... It's amazing.
So what,
you've got little cameras set up all over your bistro?
Ha-ha! No, I just mean...
I mean, food can change things.
It can turn a bad day into a good one.
And when my cooking delights someone,
I feel a connection to them,
even if I've never met them.
I can understand that.
There you two are. Uh... Grab a spoon.
- I need you to try this. - All right.
Looks good.
- Mm! It's really garlicky. - Oh, that's a good thing.
But tell me, what is it missing?
Hmm, what about ketchup?
Ketchup. That's perfect.
I mean, it's sweet but also savoury,
and the acidity will help tenderize the meat.
Nice work.
Uh-oh! Am I in trouble?
Try adding a little bit of flour.
It will stop your hands from sticking so much.
All right, a little bit of flour.
- Mm-hmm. - Like this?
Ooh, OK.
So, there.
Now, press your palm... Like that.
- Like that? - Mm-hmm.
- Again? - There you go.
There.
Look at you. Jamie Oliver in the making.
Hey, did you manage to get those dirt stains
- out of your clothes? - Oh, I was so exhausted
that I just kicked them in the corner of the bathroom.
Bring them down later, I'll take care of it.
- Seriously? - I mean, come on,
you taught me how to knead, it's the least I can do.
So why don't you tell them?
I can't.
You are so weird.
My dad doesn't know I applied for college a year early.
What?
I've been trying to tell him for months now,
but every time I feel like I'm about to break his heart.
It's always just been the two of us, you know.
Once I'm gone, he's gonna be all alone.
OK, well...
when was the last time your dad actually tried,
you know, dating?
Who's my dad gonna date here?
Winona's just passing through.
Hmm.
But what if she wasn't?
I sourced all the parts a few towns away,
so I'll finish a few bibs and bobs,
pick those up on Sunday,
and I'll have the rest of the day to install them.
So you'll be all done by Sunday night?
- A promise is a promise. - Thank you.
So, how is the kitchen going?
Uh... We're on track.
I sense a "but..."
Well, Katrina looks like she'd rather be solving
quadratic equations.
But her friend, Harry, he's got really good instincts.
He's picking things up very quickly.
Harry? Never even seen him boil an egg.
Oh, do you know him well?
A little. He's my son.
Oh.
I'm just happy he's taken a liking to something.
How's Adam doing?
Adam so desperately wants everything to go well.
I just wish he'd let me stray from the menu,
- just a little bit. - You won't find anyone
who will fight harder for this town.
Flora Fest is a big deal for us
and it's getting harder to put on every year,
never mind bring in tourists.
I can't imagine how much the inn is suffering.
Adam... may be a little weary to take a chance,
but his heart's in the right place.
Hmm.
Winona, it's Sonja Goldberg.
I had no idea you were catering some kind of food festival in...
What's that place again?
Please, give me a call back at your earliest convenience.
You've reached the office of Sonja Goldberg,
please leave a message after the tone.
Hi, it's Winona Applegate.
Listen, the reception isn't very good here,
so if you need to get in touch with me,
try and call me at the Hague Bar and Inn
on the reception line.
That's where I'm staying in New Holland.
Thanks. Bye.
What do you think she wants?
Why would she care if I have to cater on Sunday?
My audition isn't until Monday afternoon.
Is that all you have to say?
Everything OK over there?
Oh! Yeah.
Just... talking to my new friend here.
Your... friend?
Yeah. We've gotten super tight over the last two days, so...
I bet you have.
Do you have any idea who this is?
Nope.
Cornelia Schuyler. Moved here from Holland
to marry the mayor, whose family had lived on this land
for generations. But she missed her homeland a lot.
Well, it's not easy to move somewhere new.
Yeah...
It was especially hard that first year,
when the tulips were blossoming in her garden back home.
So, the mayor,
he went to seed merchants all over the country
and planted a summer garden just for her,
to help her feel more at home.
That's pretty romantic.
Yeah. It is.
Tulips are a symbol of friendship in Holland,
and Cornelia wanted to share her garden
with the surrounding villagers.
Every year, more and more people came, so...
she decided to throw a party to celebrate the annual blossoming,
and everyone helped out in their own ways.
And it got bigger and bigger, and bigger, until it became...
- Flora Fest. - Flora Fest.
And I suppose it isn't a coincidence
that you have the same last name as her? Schuyler.
So what, this would be your great-great...
- Great... - Grandmother?
You caught me.
I know it may seem like a silly old festival to outsiders...
but this is our history.
New Holland has survived winter storms, floods, draughts,
all because our people learned a long time ago
how to come together.
It's really lovely.
Yeah. It is.
Anyway, I've got to run 'cause I'm gonna be late.
Late for what?
OK. OK.
Brace yourself because I am about to let you in
on a little New Holland secret.
I can't believe your electrician doubles
as a pizza maker.
He said he only does it one day a week, though.
- How does that work? - Well, it's more of a hobby
than anything, but the pie is out of this world.
So what, he just runs the bakery?
Yeah, the baker hands over the keys at three
and the place is his.
I saw stone oven in the back. It's actually kind of genius.
I know, right?
So?
Mmm! That's really good.
It's like a mix between Chicago deep dish
- and New York style. - New Holland style.
Medium thickness, chunky tomatoes,
extra cheese.
Mm!
So, what's this thing that you have in New York on Monday?
Well, I'm probably not supposed to say,
but I am auditioning for The Hungry Network.
The Hungry... Wow, that's a big deal.
- Even I have heard of that. - Yeah.
If I get the job, I'll be cooking
with millions of Americans.
All of us connected.
I just hope I don't mess it up.
You won't.
You know, I got to tell you,
I wasn't really on board for bringing you on
- when Dora first suggested it... - Mm-hmm.
We've always done things our own way around here
and I don't like to deviate from something
once it's proven reliable in the past.
But I was wrong.
I'm sorry.
I'm really glad you're here.
Well, it's nice to work with keen learners,
in a great kitchen.
Uh...
So, how did you come to own this place, anyway?
Oh... Um...
My wife inherited it.
We were supposed to run it together,
but unfortunately,
she passed away when Katrina was born.
- I'm so sorry. - Yeah, me too.
It must be really hard, doing all this on your own.
It is.
And it can feel like a real money pit, but...
I just can't bring myself to walk away from it.
Trying to keep her memory alive.
Something like that.
I did not ask for a wake-up call.
We have a problem.
It can't even be salvaged.
If the raccoons have been dining on it,
you don't want to, trust me.
I don't understand how the raccoons got in.
Somehow, the cooler door was left open.
It was me.
I'm sorry. I was the last one out.
I was distracted and I forgot to latch it.
And me. I was with her,
so I'm just as guilty.
It's OK. Mistakes happen.
But we did just lose our entire food budget.
I have experienced every kitchen mishap.
You find a way.
You're right.
When you want something to work, you make it work.
Dora is not even going to Flora Fest
because she wants to help us out.
She wants what's best for this town
and she's not the only one out there.
Wait, so...
you just want other people to not go to Flora Fest?
It's not at all what I'm saying. We call around.
We ask for donations, anything people can spare.
- Will people really do that? - Well, that's the thing
about New Holland: people are counting on us,
but we can count on them too.
Dad's right. We can't just give up.
I'm in.
It's worth a shot.
Hi! My name's Winona Applegate...
We have an issue with the food supply.
- It's all my fault. - And I'm helping out
- with catering for Flora Fest... - Yeah, the raccoons
ate all the food we bought for Flora Fest.
If I had just made sure I closed it...
...and now we need yours.
Thank you.
So, what do we think?
It's not enough.
We're talking about meat and potatoes people here,
- they won't be happy with this. - OK, well,
we've got some potatoes and some radishes.
What about Joe?
He's right outside of town, he's got that whole farm.
Is he a commercial supplier?
Joe? That weird old farmer guy
that used to chase after me with a pitchfork?
I'm guessing you deserved it?
Oh yeah, definitely did.
Yeah, I actually bought a rooster from him once,
and put it in Principal McIntyre's office.
It's hilarious.
But yeah, no, he never comes to Flora Fest.
Well, maybe he's never felt welcome.
I'm gonna go talk to him.
I need a ride.
- Oh, I can drive you. -No!
Not you.
The pitchfork... He might still have it.
True.
- You know, I can take you. - Great.
Winona? There is a message for you
at reception from a Sonja Goldberg.
Oh... OK!
I'm so glad I caught you.
Me too. Look, I'll keep it quick.
How would you feel about us sending a camera crew down
from our parent network's news team to do a story
I... would love that.
I'll have my guys set it up.
Well, the news team gets a light-hearted local story
and The Hungry Network gets to see what I look like on camera.
No pressure.
But that kind of free press is exactly what New Holland needs.
- We also need a menu. - Yes, that would help.
- Thank you. - Thanks.
Wow.
- It's delicious. -So good.
So, as I was saying, we're in a tight spot.
So, if you have anything that you'd be willing to contribute
in the name of neighbours helping neighbours,
we would be so grateful.
Right, Adam?
Yes, um...
And Joe, in case it's never been clear,
you have always been
and always will be welcome at Flora Fest.
You OK with double yokes?
You do speak! I mean, I just assumed--
Um, what--what was that about double yokes?
Supermarkets won't take them.
They want one yolk per egg.
So, I've got a van back there...
Double yolks are fine with us.
Now, are all of your chickens on egg line duty?
- Yes. - Oh.
But I have some venison from my uncle's last hunting trip.
How much venison?
Just a freezer full.
Ha! That's-- that's amazing.
Let us give you something in return.
Take a week-end and come stay at the inn.
We'll give you our best suite, the full royal treatment.
Breakfast included.
And you will come to Flora Fest this year, won't you?
Winona! What do you think of these?
I thought they might go well with the venison,
- Joe says you're welcome to them. - Adam, these are gorgeous!
And they will go perfectly with the venison.
Great idea.
- What? - Nothing.
Are you making fun of me?
No, never.
If I hadn't convinced us to come here,
then we wouldn't have any of this.
Well, we definitely wouldn't have the mushrooms.
What is that?
I think it's your phone.
Oh!
I have reception!
Pearl!
There you are!
My in-laws, they talk a lot.
I just wanted a bit of quiet time before I go home.
Wait, that doesn't look like New York.
Oh, yeah, I'm on a farm.
It's a long story.
Hey, who's that?
He's cute.
Shh! Just...
I will be there Monday morning.
Aren't you cutting it a little close?
It will be fine. Make sure you lock up.
Bye.
- Hey. - Oh, thank you.
Yeah.
You didn't have to take the blame.
- Hey, I was there too. - I closed the door.
Look, we're friends,
and friends stick together...
even if they're a thousand miles apart.
Technically, MIT is less than 500 miles away.
Shut up.
Wow.
That's good.
Only expresso machine for 50 miles.
What? You don't like it anymore?
How much expresso do you have?
- A lot. - It's the number one thing people buy here.
OK, I got it.
I need everyone to go get a good night's rest.
We'll start first thing in the morning.
Um... Given that Flora Fest starts tomorrow,
is that really the best use of our time?
It sounds like you're gearing up to tell everyone
the dog ate your homework. Or, in that case, raccoons.
Are you sure about this?
Remember, you got cameras coming tomorrow.
I'm sure.
Look, it's been a very long day
and everyone has done a great job.
But right now, the most important thing
is for everyone to get a good night's rest.
Listen, I know you don't know me very well,
but you just have to trust me.
I've got a plan.
OK?
OK.
Good.
Winona, I'm really sorry I let the cooler door open.
Hey, we all make mistakes.
Yeah, but all that work we did...
Listen, the most important thing
that I've ever learned in my career...
is that you have to have grit.
You are gonna fall down,
but your ability to pick yourself back up,
that's what's gonna drive your success.
You know,
you and my dad are a lot more alike than I realized.
I knew you were up to something.
You can't stay up
cooking a feast for a hundred people all by yourself.
I'm not.
- I was just gonna do desert. - Mm-hmm.
It's the one thing I can do ahead of time.
I have an idea, but I've actually never tried it before.
There is no point in me keeping everybody up while I experiment.
OK. Let's do it.
I just checked on it, it's almost ready.
Great.
Nice folding job. Is there anything you can't do?
That's the price of running your own inn:
you have to learn how to do everything yourself.
Ha!
I know enough about cooking but not much about anything else.
So, how did you get into it?
Uh... I had a neighbour when I was growing up.
She was like family to me.
And she trained in Paris in the 70's
and taught me everything she knew about cooking.
She was the one who inspired me to go to culinary school.
So when I got out,
we decided to open up Winnie's together.
Winnie's?
It's a combination of our names: Winona and Annie.
- I like that. - Yeah.
Yeah, those first few years were...
They were so hard.
And then, just as everything was starting to take off...
she passed away.
It was so unexpected.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
After that,
I felt like I had to work hard enough for both of us.
I understand wanting to keep your wife's memory alive.
It can get pretty lonely.
You have Katrina.
Yeah, I don't know what I'd do without her.
She's...
She's all I've got.
Mm-hmm.
But sometimes it feels like...
like something's missing.
Or... someone.
I know what you mean.
I feel like I just work
and work some more, and then work some more.
And I just...
It feels like I don't have time for anything else.
Let alone someone else.
It's probably...
I guess it's ready, so we should probably go.
OK, so what do we call this?
Tiramisu bread pudding.
Tiramisu... That's Italian, right?
Mm-hmm. Normally made with lady fingers,
but we are gonna sub stale bread
and cream cheese for mascarpone.
Well, it looks amazing.
All right...
Let's see how we did.
Oh... Ha-ha!
Wow.
Mm! Not bad, right?
So good! So good!
So, what happens when you get this job in New York?
IfI get this job in New York,
well, I guess I need to find a place to live.
What about Winnie's?
Uh, well, right now, my sous-chef Pearl is running it,
so hopefully she can take over full time.
We'll have to hire some more staff
and I guess I'll go there whenever I can.
Well, it sounds like you're gonna be very busy.
Yeah.
Here.
Nope!
Hey!
- Just... I'm sorry. - Really?
- I'm sorry. - Two can play that game.
- Good morning. - Morning. Wow!
OK, team, we need to be up and ready to serve lunch
in T minus 5 hours.
So, for lunch, we're gonna have a spinach
and mushroom quiche with an oat crust.
We're gonna serve the remaining homemade potato chips
and then, we're gonna do a chopped salad.
Now, chopped salads are a very good way to reduce food waste,
or in our case, make the best of what we've got.
You sound just like someone with her own cooking show.
Well then, let's get this show on the road.
Harry, why don't you start
on the tomatoes? You can take over for cucumbers
and Adam, you can start with the lettuce.
OK, got it.
You know, Dad, it's been a while since you, uh...
If you ever want to, like, go on some dates,
I would be OK with that. I mean,
I would like it if you would like it.
Thanks, kiddo, but if you haven't noticed,
the dating scene in New Holland isn't exactly out of this world.
Well then, maybe you should look at people
who don't live in New Holland.
Honey, I appreciate you looking out for me,
but Winona and I, we're--we're different people.
I live here, she lives in Pittsburgh.
You've got a real gift, Harry.
I just wish you could stay longer.
I feel like there's so much more for me to learn.
Well, there are culinary schools all over the country.
Not in New Holland.
You know, maybe you could open up another Winnie's here.
Then we'd get to see more of you.
I'm sorry, Harry. I can't.
But you know, if you are ever in Pittsburgh,
my bistro is always looking for new people.
I couldn't do that.
- Why not? - My family's here.
My friends.
I love this place.
Guys, this looks great!
I have an idea. Why don't we start in shifts?
Harry and I can take first round.
It's not like Winona's ever been to Flora Fest before,
she should at least enjoy it, don't you think, Dad?
- What do you say? - Sure.
Let's go!
- That's good, look at that! - We nailed it.
Well, you look great.
It's the perfect way to bring in more tourists
and ensure my dad is never lonely again.
Look, she just said she can't. She wouldn't give me a reason.
I'll try talking to her.
Happy Flora Fest, everyone.
I'm Renata Higgins from NY11 News.
I'm looking for Winona Applegate.
I will be right back.
♪ I used to wonder How I might believe ♪
♪ In love like miracles
♪ You're just how I imagined Love to be ♪
♪ Crazy beautiful
You know, I haven't laughed this hard in ages.
Me too. Oh, um...
- You got a little-- - What?
- ...something. Can I? - Sure.
You're not in the city anymore.
Isn't that your electrician?
The one who makes pizza?
Yes, it is. Shall we?
♪ I always wonder Why you seem so free ♪
♪ So unusual
♪ You're just how I imagined love to be ♪
♪ Crazy beautiful
TV crew is here. They're asking for Winona.
- I got to go. - Yeah.
OK.
I'm sure she'll be here any second.
Mm! This is delicious.
Hi. Winona Applegate. Thank you so much for coming.
Renata Higgins. Big fan.
- Aw! - So... we'd love to get
some footage of you here, some B-roll in the kitchen,
and then we'll top it off with a one-on-one interview.
If all goes well, then you'll all on the news tonight.
On the news tonight?
Where would you like me to start?
- Can we get you over here? - Mm-hmm.
- Sorry. - All good.
- Let's get you serving people. - Sure.
Hey, Mom!
Hey, sweetie. Heard you're killing it over here.
Doing my best.
Dora!
I thought you weren't going to be able to make it.
That's what I came here for to tell you: that I picked up
the replacement parts early. Your Starfire is all ready.
Oh, thank you so much. You're amazing.
Happy Flora Fest!
How are those first bites tasting?
- Oh, my! -What's all this?
Millie! Uh...
- What happened to my menu? - Um...
I see.
It's not like my cooking was ever going to compete
with the Winona Applegate.
No, no, there was a problem and we had to start over.
Hmm.
Well, at least the potato chips made it to the end, right?
Millie.
Millie!
Millie, I can explain. We tried to use your menus
and they were great, but the raccoons got into our supply
and they ate everything, so we had to start from scratch.
Really, Adam?
I told you about the raccoons and now you're trying
- to blame this on them? - He's telling the truth.
You did a beautiful job
with the menus, Millie, honestly.
I wish we could have done this your way.
I would really love if you could come help us.
We could use someone with your expertise.
Plus, I'd really like to pick your brain
about Millie's famous roast chicken.
-OK? - It's perfect.
Winona, what do you think of this for garnish?
I love it.
Would now be a good time for the interview?
I found the perfect spot.
- Uh... You good? - Got it!
Now would be great.
So, she threw a party and everyone helped out,
and it grew year by year.
And that is how Flora Fest was born.
That is quite a story!
But how did you become involved?
A coincidence, really.
My car broke down
and they were already down a chef and in dire straits.
You see, if the food doesn't sell,
then they can't afford to pay for the festival
the following year. And a lot of these local businesses,
they depend on the inflow of tourists
- just to survive. - How do you say "no" to that?
Exactly. I was happy to help.
And the amazing thing about a place like New Holland
is that people show up in ways you wouldn't expect.
I mean, without Joe, we wouldn't have the venison bourguignon.
And without Dora, I might not have ever stuck around.
And without Adam...
Well, without Adam,
I don't know if any of this would have come together.
But you've had an impact too.
Well, I'm known for my resourcefulness.
You just need to think outside the box
to make something like this happen.
But this was really a community effort.
And it's so great to work with such amazing people.
I think we're all good.
Oh, you're not gonna stay for dinner or desert?
Tempting, really, but we have a long drive back.
- Send us a picture? -Will do.
- Thank you so much. -Good.
- Bye. - Bye. Thank you.
Hi. Can we talk?
Of course.
So, I've noticed that you and my dad
have been getting really close the last few days...
- Katrina-- - And it's been
a really long time since he even thought about--
I'm gonna stop you right there.
You don't have anything to worry about.
No, no, I'm not worried. I'm glad he's found someone.
I have not seen him this happy in a really long time.
Your dad and I are just friends.
Winona, come on. You guys have a connection.
And I know I'm only 16, but I am calling it like I see it.
Look, it's really sweet of you to worry about your dad
like this, but it would never work.
Why not?
I'm heading to New York on Monday
to do a camera test for The Hungry Network.
They're thinking about giving me my own show.
Oh. Wish I knew that.
I mean, I guess I can't really blame you
for choosing your career over your...
You know.
Is there something else you want to talk about?
I applied for college a year early and I got in.
Well, that's amazing! Congratulations!
I haven't even told my dad yet.
And he keeps talking about all the fun stuff
we're gonna do together for my senior year before college,
and now we can't do any of it.
He's gonna be so upset.
I don't know, I guess I just thought
if he wasn't alone, it would be easier.
Your dad is so lucky
to have you worrying about him like this.
But he will be OK.
He has so much support in this town.
- You do need to tell him, though. - Yeah...
I just--I don't even know where to start.
When I told my parents that I was going to culinary school,
they were not very supportive.
But I just don't think
you're gonna have that problem with your dad.
I think you just need to tell him
why this is so important to you.
I think you'll be very surprised by his reaction.
OK. Thank you.
Enjoy.
Joe! You made it.
I can't wait to try the venison borgy...
burgy.. bur...
Bourguignon. I really hope you like it.
People love it, even if no one can pronounce it.
Dad?
- Can I talk to you? -Uh...
You go ahead. I've got this.
Uh-oh, did you break your no studying promise?
Can you just let me finish before you say anything?
So, there's something I've been keeping from you.
And I tried to talk to you about it in the fall,
but then the longer I waited, the harder it got to tell you...
I applied for college a year early.
What?
You promised you'd let me finish.
So, you know I want to study economics at MIT,
but I never told you why.
They have this amazing opportunity for undergrads
to work directly with professors on ongoing economic issues.
I want to understand the infrastructures we need
to draw more tourists and residents to New Holland
so that it doesn't completely disappear off the map.
I'm sorry I waited so long to tell you. I just...
I don't want you to be by yourself.
Are you done?
Good, because you haven't told me the most important part.
Did you get in?
And they're offering me a scholarship.
Katrina, that's...
amazing!
- You're not mad? - Are you kidding?
I'm so proud of you.
Thanks, Dad.
And, honey, you don't have to worry about me, OK?
Why don't you and Harry take the rest of the day off,
- go have some fun? - OK, thank you.
So, what are you gonna do when Katrina goes?
Well, for years, I've had all these ideas for the inn
just sitting in a drawer.
I keep saying I'll pull them out when I have time.
What kind of ideas?
Activities to draw more guests...
Sleigh rides in the winter...
Historical tours of the town...
I could even host a cooking class.
With your kitchen? Absolutely.
You think so?
Adam, your place has so much to offer.
You should do it.
OK, I will. I'm gonna do it.
Good.
Ah... What a night.
Look at them.
Everyone loves the food.
This is the best part about being a chef.
You know, we couldn't have done this without you.
We did this together.
Yeah, we did.
Mm!
Listen, Winona, there's...
there's something I need to tell you.
I know you've got this audition tomorrow
and you've already got a life in Pittsburgh.
And you're probably moving to New York,
- but these last few days, I-- - Winona, Adam!
The news is about to start. We're all heading back
- to the inn to watch. - OK.
What were you gonna say?
Just, uh...
that you'll always be welcome in New Holland,
if you ever feel like coming back.
Thanks.
And now for something different: a struggling village
gets a unique makeover when a famous chef comes to town.
Renata Higgins has the story.
New Holland is a sleepy Pennsylvania community.
Some call it a ghost town.
It's one redeeming feature is its annual Flora Festival,
drawing people from all over the county.
But this year, it almost didn't happen,
until one benevolent chef stepped in to save the day.
They were already down a chef and in dire straits.
You see, if the food doesn't sell,
then they can't afford to be able to pay for the festival
the following year. And a lot of these local businesses,
they depend on the inflow of tourists just to survive.
Small communities just can't do this on their own anymore.
They need someone with star power.
You may know her for her unique take on classic recipes.
Viral sensation Winona Applegate
took over the festival when no one else would.
Exactly. I was happy to help.
You just have to think outside the box
to make something like this happen.
She organized the food effort,
singlehandedly created a menu that surpassed expectations.
Well, I'm known for my resourcefulness.
And resourcefulness is just what this town needed.
This is Renata Higgins from NY11.
That is not what I said.
It looked like you saying it.
They twisted my words.
Out of context, it looked bad,
but that's not the whole picture.
I am so, so sorry.
Adam, you have to believe me.
I told them all about my car breaking down,
and about New Holland...
and about all of you.
I knew this job was important to you.
I guess I didn't realize just how important.
I hope it's worth it.
Dear Adam and Katrina,
I want to thank you for welcoming me
into your community. New Holland is one of a kind,
not just because of its history but because of the people
who take care of each other.
Thank you for sharing it all with me. Winona.
Hey, Dad. Where is Winona?
She, uh...
She left.
She didn't say goodbye.
It's probably for the best.
A bunch of us watched the news story last night.
Let's just say the narrative
left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.
Why?
We came off as the desperate simpletons
from the one-horse town, and Winona was our golden saviour.
No.
Turns out she's more self-serving than we realized.
No, Dad...
I heard her interview and she didn't say anything like that.
She talked about you and Joe, and Dora saving Flora Fest.
Did you actually hear her say those things about us?
Or did the reporter say them?
Well... It was the reporter, but--
It's called editing, Dad.
I'm such an idiot.
You think?
Go get her!
It's too late.
No, it's never too late to apologize.
And it's not too late to tell her how you feel.
It'll never work. You know, whether she's in New York
or Pittsburgh, it's 3 hours away.
If you want something to work, you make it work.
You taught me that.
Go! Why are you standing here?
Hey. People have been showing up here like mad
since you went on TV.
They're gonna be grabbing me any minute.
You need a pep talk, no problem. You got this.
Pearl, I met someone.
Just let me finish.
And he's...
Well, it doesn't really matter.
The news team made it look like I used that interview
to bolster my reputation.
And now, I'm here...
and all I keep thinking about is what he must think of me.
Winona, listen to yourself.
You've built an amazing life doing things your own way.
Winona.
I have to go.
Such a pleasure.
You must be Sonja.
I am.
We saw the footage. Personable, charming,
and so relatable. It's exactly what we're looking for.
Great.
- You ready? - Of course.
Follow me.
And we are ready.
Winona, if you want to just read off the teleprompter
and give us a little demo.
Winona.
Oh, uh... Sorry.
OK.
With summer in full swing, we...
The... the teleprompter, there's nothing on it.
Oh, um... Alright.
Let's go again.
But this time, Winona,
don't worry about the teleprompter.
Just give us your perspective.
- My perspective? - About food.
Or... whatever you want.
OK.
My friend and very first cooking teacher, Annie,
used to quote Nichiren,
a 13th century Buddhist monk.
And he said:
"Rice is not simply rice.
It's life itself."
You see, no matter your location, your language,
your religion, food is the common necessity.
It not only sustains us,
but it binds us...
together.
You see, food creates rituals,
and through those rituals come communities.
Food creates memories.
It enables love in the form of candlelit dinners
and friendships in the form of...
festivals.
I used to think...
that this was the only place that I belonged.
But nobody wants to eat dinner by themselves
over the kitchen sink.
And now, the demonstration.
I think I belong somewhere else.
I do.
Winona!
Hi.
I guess this is the right building.
What are you doing here?
I came to apologize.
Katrina told me about the interview,
about what you really said.
I'm so sorry that I pushed you away.
Wait... The taping, is it over? How did it go?
Well, I was up there talking about food...
and all I could think about were the last few days.
I guess I just realized that even if I do get
to speak to millions of people, I'm gonna be doing it
through a black hole, from a fake kitchen.
But hang on... The job, it's a big deal.
I want a real connection.
I want to share my life.
So what are you going to do?
Well, Harry gave me a really good idea yesterday,
and I think there's something to it.
I'm thinking about opening up a new Winnie's,
somewhere remote, off the beaten track.
Somewhere far enough away, where people need to stay overnight.
You know, you could join forces with some kind of inn.
Do you know any inns looking for chefs?
It's funny, I... just might.
Oh.
But you know, we could do our own thing,
whether it's here or Pittsburgh. I'd go anywhere.
Honestly?
I am ready for this change.
Me too.
But first, I need to say what I wanted to say last night.
I'm listening.
So, are you serious about joining forces?
Well, I clearly need a chef.
And... you could use a kitchen.
Why don't we talk about the details over dinner?
You know, I saw a pizza place just down the street.
I mean, it won't be New Holland style, but...
New Holland style! You think we could franchise that?