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00:00:00Oh
00:00:10Well if it isn't my favorite cookbook author
00:00:17So Julia
00:00:19The cookbook is terrific and everything's coming along on schedule. Well done. That's actually why I wanted to meet today
00:00:26Go on. Well, we've got just about every type of Christmas dessert
00:00:30You can imagine in the book those homemade candy canes from that Texan bakery are gonna make me a popular mom in a couple of weeks
00:00:38I'm glad there's just one tiny problem. I still haven't found the gingerbread yet. Hmm
00:00:46Well, I think we have enough to publish with everything. You've got here. Don't you I
00:00:51I just don't feel like the book will feel complete without including the perfect cookies
00:00:58You have a whole chapter on Christmas cookies. We do
00:01:02But as you know, this book is a tribute to my mom every Christmas. We would make gingerbread together. It was our thing
00:01:06I
00:01:07See, I can't tell you how many times I tried to recreate the recipe
00:01:12Not to mention the amount of bakeries I visited to sample different kinds of gingerbread, but nothing has ever quite tasted like my mom's
00:01:19Yet yet, I'm just trying one last thing
00:01:23Cutting it close as is Julia. Your book is scheduled to go to print
00:01:29How much longer do you think you'll need?
00:01:31Do you think you could give me a couple more weeks?
00:01:33I put out some ads across the country asking for people to send me their submissions submissions from the public
00:01:40I thought you were contacting restaurants and bakers directly. I already tried that
00:01:44Whoever sends me the best gingerbread will be featured in my cookbook. I've already got a ton of responses just
00:01:51No standouts yet
00:01:54Layout it's already been finalized
00:01:57But
00:01:59I'll see if I can get a short extension. Thank you. No promises though
00:02:04And if you don't find the gingerbread recipe by then, we'll have to publish without it either way understood
00:02:10I'll keep you posted. I promise
00:02:24Twist on the usual gingerbread, okay
00:02:34Too much anise
00:02:37Too much anise not that though
00:02:42Hey, how'd the meeting with your publisher go I
00:02:45Need to find the recipe and fast
00:02:48I'm gonna call it a night and get a fresh start tomorrow
00:02:51Wait before you go this came in this morning from homestead baked goods. How about we try one more?
00:03:00Okay
00:03:06Oh
00:03:16Good better than good
00:03:20Agent this is it. This is the cookie
00:03:25Where is Hampton Grove? Okay, it's a two-hour drive. It's in Wisconsin. Oh
00:03:31I'll phone them tomorrow. I can't leave you guys here
00:03:35Actually, you can
00:03:36You've been teaching me how to steer the ship for the last year if I'm never gonna do it on my own
00:03:40What's all the training for and after all this searching don't you want to meet this Baker in person?
00:03:46All right. Have you ever taken a vacation?
00:03:49No, have you ever called in sick?
00:03:53Also, no, and you have enough time to go and come back before Christmas
00:03:59Okay
00:04:01Hampton Grove, Wisconsin
00:04:03Here I come
00:04:33Oh
00:04:43Good morning, Christopher
00:04:45Abby get to school. Okay, just dropped her off
00:04:49You know mom you don't have to come in each morning and do this if you don't want to
00:04:54I'm always happy to lend a hand to my favorite son
00:04:58I'm your only son. Well, aren't you lucky then?
00:05:00Mm-hmm. And besides you don't have to be so stubborn that you have to do everything yourself
00:05:06Gee, I wonder where I learned to be stubborn from. Well, you must have gotten that from your father
00:05:12So that means I got all of my good qualities from you, right? Yeah sugar and spice and everything nice
00:05:20Listen appreciate the help but seriously you ever want to take a day off and sleep in I'll manage. Ah, sweetheart
00:05:28I haven't slept in since the day you were born
00:05:31So how's cribbage night with the girls last night? Did you win?
00:05:37Maureen what I got skunked again. I know
00:05:41But listen since you asked
00:05:43Maureen said that her daughter is moving back to town after the holidays
00:05:49Here we go. Well, I know it's it's been hard since Alice
00:05:54Let's just focus on the croissants and keeping the business afloat. Okay, fine
00:06:00I'll push
00:06:02But just so you know
00:06:05Apparently she's quite the catch
00:06:30Oh
00:06:35Hello, hello, hello
00:06:37Hope you weren't waiting long. I had to fix this creaky cabinet, you know things things things things things. You must be our 4 p.m
00:06:44Wilson Julia two nights. That's me. Just passing through. Yeah, I'm just here to pick something up
00:06:50Then I gotta head back to Chicago. Ah the Windy City. You got it. Go Cubs. What are you picking up?
00:06:56Oh, I I didn't mean to pry my wife tells me I ask a lot of questions
00:07:01So, please tell me if you feel I'm overstepping
00:07:04That's okay. I'm a pastry chef and I'm working on a cookbook and wait
00:07:09Wait, you're that Julia Wilson
00:07:13My wife is a huge fan of yours. Your books are her cooking Bibles. Oh
00:07:19Well, it's always nice to know I have loyal fans. She actually runs the store in the main strip there
00:07:24You know, if you're looking for some clothes to buy it's called the elite and chic boutique. Oh, it has a ring to it
00:07:30You like it, huh? I came up with it. Oh
00:07:33I sorry to interrupt your cookbook. Oh, yes. So this time instead of using my own recipes
00:07:38I wanted to feature other people's dessert staples, you know promote different bakeries and communities across the states. Oh, yeah. Yeah, you're here to promote
00:07:47Pastry a la mode
00:07:49What's pastry a la mode other than pastry with ice cream on the side?
00:07:54Well as of the last few months, it's our most popular bakery. Oh
00:07:58No, I'm here for homestead baked goods. Their gingerbread is
00:08:03Indescribable, it's their bestseller and it is a personal favorite of mine. I've got to tell you
00:08:08Have you met the owner Chris Thompson? No, not yet. I plan on heading over there once I'm settled in here. Oh, oh
00:08:15Well, I shouldn't keep you if you have a business to attend to
00:08:19Here's your key your room 5 go to the top of the stairs turn left
00:08:24You may have to check off the door handle a little bit. I haven't got around to fixing yet. Okay
00:08:29Thanks for the tip. I'll see you later
00:08:49I
00:09:19Just
00:09:22Say it doesn't right. Okay
00:09:25You know, everything was freshly baked this morning. Are we talking it doesn't perfect?
00:09:31You want three of these, right?
00:09:34The weather's nice today. Is this do you like jam? Oh
00:09:38Hi, I didn't see you there. Yes. I do like jam. Do you?
00:09:44I'm more of a PB fan myself
00:09:46You look a little young to be running the place I'm nine but
00:09:50Hopefully one day. That's a good attitude
00:09:53Until then I'm looking for. Mr. Thompson. Is he in around here somewhere? I'll go find him
00:10:00You still have homework to finish happy if I do, can I help you and dad bake tomorrow your piano practice, please?
00:10:09Or we'll speak to your father and I will go find him for you
00:10:14Okay
00:10:15Well, anyway, if you do like jam, my dad says those are to die for
00:10:21His words not mine. Okay
00:10:25That's really good jam friend of the family makes it you must be mr. Thompson
00:10:30Most people just call me Chris, but yeah, what can I do for you? I'm here to officially congratulate you. So
00:10:38Congratulations. Mr
00:10:39Chris the basket of cookies you said I'm gonna feature your gingerbread in my cookbook
00:10:45What basket of cookies?
00:10:47You send me a package all wrapped in cellophane cookies and star and Christmas tree shapes like the ones on display
00:10:54Those do sound like our gift baskets dad. Oh, they sure do little one
00:10:59Do you want to finish your homework out back with Nana while I speak to Julia, right?
00:11:05You want to finish your homework out back while I speak to Julia, please if you want privacy you can just ask
00:11:13May your father have privacy, please
00:11:17Can I bake with you and Nana tomorrow instead of my piano lessons
00:11:23Fine
00:11:25Wow
00:11:32She is smart she certainly is that
00:11:37So
00:11:38You didn't send me anything. Look, I don't mean to be rude or anything, but I honestly have no idea what you're talking about
00:11:45Right. Okay
00:11:48Let's start over. I am Julia Wilson. Hi, Julia. I'm a pastry chef slash
00:11:54Cookbook author from Chicago. Have you heard of the cookbook baking in the 21st century?
00:12:02Right anyway
00:12:04I've been looking for the perfect gingerbread for a long time too long and I
00:12:10Guess someone sent me yours
00:12:14They are the best cookies I've had since well, it's uncanny really how similar they are to
00:12:21Anyway, the point is I would love to feature your gingerbread in my new cookbook. So what do you think?
00:12:31I'm really glad that you like the cookies. We're very proud of the recipe. It's our bestseller
00:12:38But I don't really have any interest in publishing it. Oh
00:12:44For one it's a family recipe and if I gave it away to everyone who asked for it
00:12:49I can understand that look you obviously came a long way and you are the very busy lady
00:12:56Can I offer you a consolation scone or or some of the jam on the house?
00:13:04I'm okay
00:13:06Thanks, though
00:13:07Are you sure there's nothing I can do to change your mind?
00:13:11Not that I can think of
00:13:14Wow
00:13:17Thanks for your time it was nice meeting you
00:13:36Did either of you send that woman a basket of cookies what basket of cookies
00:13:46Oh
00:14:01Julia Wilson, I am your biggest fan. No, seriously. I have baked almost exclusively with your cookbook. Oh
00:14:10You must be Vicki. Your husband told me you're on the boutique across the street. I do that's it
00:14:15Roger and Deb are never invited here again
00:14:19My bow here tells me that you're here because of the Thompson's gingerbread I am I used to babysit him Chris
00:14:27You know, he has been making those cookies since he was just a little boy. Oh
00:14:32Yeah. Yeah. I remember this one day. He put a mixing bowl on his head and he asked me to give him a haircut
00:14:38And I did. Oh
00:14:41Boy anyway
00:14:43Listen you go up and you relax and if you need anything when you're in town, you just you just come around at the store
00:14:51Because we're having a sale
00:14:54Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
00:14:56Well, good night 50%
00:15:00Okay, 75 for me. You sure? Okay. Thank you. Nice. We'll see you then
00:15:08It's like a turkey exploded in there
00:15:10Hmm
00:15:30Wish I still had your recipe mom
00:15:40You
00:15:48Never give up on your dreams and most importantly some things we're fighting for don't ever let it go
00:16:03Change your mind about the jam. Actually, I'm here to change your mind
00:16:07Listen I know yesterday it was probably a lot at once and I should have introduced myself first and I realized I didn't clarify
00:16:16the terms
00:16:17So what if I do a big promo write-up on your bakery and feature your gingerbread on the cover?
00:16:26Listen I appreciate the offer really but it's not something again dear. It's nice to see a fresh face around here
00:16:33Dad the guy from the bank is calling again. He wants to know when he can expect the mortgage payment
00:16:41Please tell mr. Whitaker. I'll call him right back. No funny right back. Bye
00:16:50It's been a bit slow lately but Christmas is around the corner and things should pick up I sure hope so
00:16:58Dad don't you think we should invite her to class tomorrow?
00:17:02Well, sweetie, I'm sure that
00:17:05Julia right. Mm-hmm. I'm sure Julia is far too experienced for cookie decorating 101
00:17:12But you're the one who said we need as many customers as possible this month
00:17:17Abigail I
00:17:19Would love to swing by see and it's not just for beginners. There's some really good decorators like me. Oh
00:17:26That sounds like fun
00:17:33But if money is an issue is that something you're interested in
00:17:38Oh, honestly, what we really need around here is a boost in business. That's true
00:17:45What if I help you
00:17:47How do you mean? Well, I'm just
00:17:51Brainstorming here. But what if I could help you increase your sales before Christmas? Let's say by 30%
00:17:57well, that would be great but
00:18:00To be quite frank we need more of a 50% increase
00:18:07Okay
00:18:10Okay, what I'll do it 50% sales increase before Christmas
00:18:17How do you plan on doing that exactly I
00:18:20Don't know yet, but I will make it happen
00:18:24Uh-huh, and if no wait when I increase your sales by 50%
00:18:30Will you let me publish your recipe?
00:18:35You really think you can pull off the impossible nothing is impossible
00:18:42Okay
00:18:44Okay
00:18:45If you can increase our sales by 50%
00:18:49Then the recipe is yours
00:18:51Okay
00:18:52Great
00:18:54Give me a day to come up with some ideas
00:18:57I've got some serious thinking to do
00:19:01Faster to eat tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it. So I
00:19:06Guess I will see you all then
00:19:12Well, that was awfully convenient
00:19:16You sure you two don't know who sent those cookies
00:19:19With all due respect honey, those cookies are our best sellers. It could have been anybody in Hampton Grove who sent them. I
00:19:26Don't know how to send a package. How many stamps does that even take?
00:19:48I
00:19:58Give you a spot. Hi
00:20:09Okay, welcome everybody thank you for coming today we are working on royal icing
00:20:16You will get to decorate your cookies your way. So pick very carefully the colors that you're gonna use. Oh
00:20:28Hey great work you guys, oh, I love the crushed candy cane on top. Well done
00:20:35Wow
00:20:43You weren't kidding you are great at this
00:20:47Um, how come you didn't use any color? There's snowflakes though
00:20:54Wow ladies these look almost too pretty to eat almost
00:21:05Watching my bears
00:21:09That was a great class, oh
00:21:12Thanks, you do this every week. Oh, yeah, Abby loves it
00:21:16She's really talented might have a future in her father's footsteps. She's already giving me a run for my money. Yeah
00:21:23Okay, everybody. Thanks for coming in today
00:21:25You can just leave your trays at the stations, but don't forget to take your cookies home. We'll see you next week
00:21:31Great job everybody. Yes
00:21:34All right guys see you next week
00:21:36So you two have a few minutes to chat. Sure. You betcha
00:21:41Abby I can color will you do your adults?
00:21:48According to the spreadsheets you shared with me sales were fine till about six months ago
00:21:53Correct, and this is largely in part to the bakery across the street bingo. And when did they open?
00:21:59Seven eight months ago and then our customers slowly started going there I guess which is a shame because it's a big
00:22:07franchise
00:22:08Hmm, and are there any big differences between your bakeries?
00:22:14We like to take a more classic approach. Yeah, I mean their franchise is sort of corporate
00:22:20No, I'm modern. Is that the right word? Anyway, it's very she she in there
00:22:25Right and your bakery is more classic homie, which is what Christmas is all about
00:22:31There's a way to play that up. Just need to figure out how to position it. Okay?
00:22:38So here is my grand conclusion
00:22:40You need to come up with some new innovative desserts for your customers to try and see what sticks
00:22:45New desserts. I mean, what's possibly gonna be better than chocolate cake or pumpkin pie?
00:22:51Let me clarify you keep the classic items, but try some new twists on them you serve both needs in one go
00:22:57New twists. Can you be more specific? Okay, so for example
00:23:04Brownies are a classic but if you add hazelnut chocolate chunks, it adds a whole new flavor profile
00:23:10Oh sort of like creme brulee was maybe apples in it
00:23:14Exactly. You take something people already know and love and add a fun ingredient to make it stand out
00:23:19Oh
00:23:20The experimentation process is one of my favorite things about baking when you find a winning combination
00:23:25It's like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Oh
00:23:28Well, maybe we can have Apple themed desserts. Well Apple could work but it's more of a harvest flavor
00:23:36Okay, what I think we all need to do is think about what makes this bakery special what makes you stand out?
00:23:41Well, there are many things that make this place special. Yeah, I love your enthusiasm Irene
00:23:47Okay, why don't I come back later and go over everyone's ideas does that work for you sure Oh
00:23:53Before I go, can you tell me how to get to the chic and elite clothing boutique? Oh, yeah Vicky's place
00:23:59Okay, set aside some time. She's a talker
00:24:03Okay, cuz I'm gonna be sticking around a little longer than I planned
00:24:06Oh
00:24:14Welcome back Julia. Have a good morning
00:24:16It was a little arduous, but on the bright side. I got some good retail therapy in
00:24:22Well, I'm glad Vicky could sort you out. But why are you us things go? All right with the Thompsons?
00:24:28I'm sure you saw that Chris and his family are thick as thieves
00:24:32especially a little girl of his
00:24:35She's gonna be president one day I think I wouldn't put it past her. Oh
00:24:39What about you you have kids? Oh
00:24:42No, not yet. Anyway, sorry. I told you I asked a lot of questions. It's okay
00:24:47I just haven't really found the right person. Well, listen to an old pro like me when you do
00:24:53You'll know
00:24:55My mom used to say the same thing. Oh, it sounds like a smart woman
00:24:59She was and caring
00:25:02Yeah holidays can be tough when the people we love aren't around
00:25:06But it's also a great time to remember them and honor them, too
00:25:11Wise words. Well, you do learn a thing or two by the time you get to this age
00:25:16Did you two have any special Christmas traditions? Well when I was little we used to bake gingerbread
00:25:23All day the weekend before Christmas we would bake that just a matches of it to give away as presents leading up to Christmas Day
00:25:30But we would end up eating most of it ourselves I
00:25:33Remember we would be completely covered in flour head to toe and my mom didn't care about the mess. She was just happy
00:25:40I was spending time with her. I
00:25:42Think about that now and remember how special it was. It really is the most magical time of year, isn't it? Very
00:25:51One time we tried making gingerbread pudding. Oh, oh, that sounds delicious. How did that turn out?
00:25:57Oh, the first time was a disaster, but
00:26:00We nailed it after a few tries
00:26:05Oh my goodness
00:26:06Mr. Weaver, you just solved all my problems. I did
00:26:11I'll tell you later. I have to go create some Christmas magic of my own
00:26:18Why don't I take these upstairs for you?
00:26:28Oh
00:26:32Hey Julia, is everything okay better than okay
00:26:37I've got it
00:26:38I've got the idea. Oh, well, thank goodness cuz Chris and I are drawing blanks. Is he here? No
00:26:44He's just picking up Abby from hockey practice. Oh
00:26:47No problem. We can wait from here. All right, okay, actually, I'm glad I have you alone for a minute
00:26:53I wanted to thank you for hearing me out yesterday and convincing Chris to hear me out, too. Oh, of course
00:27:00You seem like a good egg
00:27:03Seriously, if it weren't for you and Abby, I think I'd be back on my way to Chicago by now. Oh
00:27:08Yeah, I love my son, but boy, can he ever be stubborn sometimes?
00:27:14Is he always like that? Well, he's very
00:27:18protective of the things he loves
00:27:20But you know if you're patient with him he always does the right thing
00:27:25I'll keep that in mind
00:27:27Would you like a cup of tea? Okay, let's go
00:27:36Right that one. Hey girls, we interrupting something
00:27:45I know not at all. I popped in because I have a plan
00:27:51Gingerbread
00:27:52You have our attention. I
00:27:55Thought we weren't discussing gingerbread recipes until after you increase business by 50%
00:28:00Let me clarify. Remember when I said you should keep the classic items, but try some new twists on them
00:28:06So I'm thinking a series of gingerbread treats to help get your clientele back
00:28:11One new treat every day for 12 days using your original gingerbread recipe. Hear me out
00:28:17The 12 treats of Christmas, yes
00:28:26That sounds just perfect wouldn't you say Christopher
00:28:31Now, I don't think we should deviate too far from the base recipe. It's amazing
00:28:35But things like gingerbread cheesecake gingerbread mousse gingerbread lattes. These are just some jumping-off points
00:28:41That's my gingerbread macaroni for and they were tasty
00:28:46That's a great idea. That should be our dessert for the first day. And then how about gingerbread creme brulee?
00:28:52In case you haven't noticed Irene loves creme brulee. Mm-hmm. Well, that could be another one
00:28:57It's a great idea. Now. Hold on just a second before we get ahead of ourselves
00:29:02How are you planning to promote this whole thing? Just leave that part to me. I've got some tricks up my sleeve
00:29:09You're very determined lady, aren't you I am and I am excited me too
00:29:17Okay, great
00:29:18So first things first, we need to figure out what the treats are gonna be for each day with your gingerbread macaroons
00:29:25And your gingerbread creme brulee
00:29:27We still need ten more ideas
00:29:35Now about a cake of some kind maybe a
00:29:38Gingerbread coffee cake. I love it. And then we can serve it with a cup of coffee or tea. That's two sales
00:29:45Exactly. We need all the sales we can get right?
00:29:51Okay, let's do it this is gonna be so awesome dad, where do we start
00:29:58The kitchen no time like the present
00:30:02Oh
00:30:13So that's a yes on the gingerbread cinnamon buns, oh
00:30:17Yeah over the chocolate chunk gingerbread swirl cookie. Well, that's a mouthful
00:30:23Definitely too many dominant flavors in those. I like them. No, I think that's enough sugar for today young lady
00:30:30Can we go play outside then sweetie Julia and I have to keep coming up with more recipes, please
00:30:36I'll take you Abby
00:30:39Julia wanna play snow horse just a super quick round. What's snow horse?
00:30:48Do you think we could spare a quick half-hour you're allowed to take a break, you know, my teacher says it's good for mental health
00:30:55Uh
00:30:57Sure, we can do half an hour
00:31:00I'll hold the fort here then
00:31:06Have fun
00:31:11Wow
00:31:13You built all of this together. Well, Abby's the designer. I'm more of a worker bee
00:31:19So basically it's like hide-and-seek except you can throw snowballs and stuff
00:31:24Right
00:31:26Dad seeks the girl's side makes sense. Um, you'll catch on in no time
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00:31:47So this is it we just wait not quite
00:31:54Five four three two one
00:32:04You are gonna get it
00:32:17Oh
00:32:23Oh
00:32:32Little lady you are gonna get it
00:32:43See Julia told you it was fun you were right kiddo. All right bedtime little one
00:32:48Why don't you head upstairs and I'll be up in a minute to tuck you in
00:32:54Good night, Julia
00:32:57Good night. I
00:33:02Am so sorry, I didn't expect that to take so long. That's okay. I had fun great great
00:33:09So about brainstorming the rest of those recipes, let me just tuck Abby in and then let's just get a fresh start tomorrow. Are you sure?
00:33:17Yeah, Abby's not the only one that's pooped. That was quite a workout. Oh
00:33:22Oh, can you try and brainstorm some poster ideas we should talk about marketing stuff tomorrow, too. Okay can do
00:33:30All right, well
00:33:33Are you okay too? Yeah, I'm good. Thank you, though
00:33:38Night night
00:33:51Oh
00:33:57Hey, hey Dell, how's it going?
00:34:03Just okay
00:34:07Uh-oh, that doesn't sound like good news. Listen, I'm expecting company. So I'll keep this brief
00:34:11I thought the extension you asked for wouldn't affect anyone other than us
00:34:15But as it turns out our marketing team needs your finalized copy
00:34:21Oh, I tried to stall for you I did but we are going to have to stick to the original deadline
00:34:28So that means you have 10 days to finalize everything in your book. Do you think you'll be able to get the gingerbread recipe in time?
00:34:35I just came across contender in Hampton Grove in the Hamptons. Julia. That's fantastic
00:34:43Hello
00:34:45Tell you what, give me 12 days and I guarantee I'll have the recipe by then
00:34:52Just trust me
00:34:55Okay, I'll let the marketing team know but Julia don't let me down I won't good
00:35:03Anyway, my personal shopper just got here. So I've got to run
00:35:21Recipes do we have now? Oh
00:35:25Seven just over halfway there
00:35:30What about a trifle
00:35:32As much as that sounds delicious. It's not exactly the easiest and cleanest thing for people to sample or transport
00:35:42What about gingerbread brownies
00:35:46Mm-hmm. We've tried that it's the same problem as the chocolate chunk cookies the cocoa overpowers everything
00:35:56Well, we've got our first seven days covered and we're in pretty good shape
00:36:01Could come back to this as the event goes along
00:36:05I haven't eaten this much sugar since I was a kid and I make desserts for a living
00:36:11Next thing we have to take care of is the promo stuff. I've been working on the ad copy
00:36:15Do you have any poster ideas?
00:36:17How do you know so much about this stuff?
00:36:20Well, the restaurant business is competitive in Chicago
00:36:25I had to learn to be as versatile as possible. I couldn't just be a pastry chef if I wanted to succeed
00:36:31I also had to learn how to separate myself from the pack
00:36:36Brand myself a bit of a dog and pony show. It's not so bad
00:36:40I bake because it makes me happy and I want to share that happiness with others
00:36:45Is that your brand then?
00:36:47happiness
00:36:49more like
00:36:51sharing happiness through food
00:36:55Put it this way when someone comes to my restaurant
00:36:58They know they can expect comfort food with a twist something new but with familiar and satisfying flavors
00:37:06You're really good at this not my first rodeo
00:37:12We're lucky to have you
00:37:16The business here
00:37:20Thanks
00:37:23But to answer your question about posters
00:37:29Have you made these on the computer
00:37:31We really tried to play up the homie comfort thing. What do you think?
00:37:36I love them. Yeah, do you think shops around here would hang them in their windows?
00:37:41Well, maybe if celebrity chef Julia Wilson asked them
00:37:52Down a little and up a hair perfect
00:37:57Thanks again for letting us put this up. Of course hun happy to help, you know in Chicago
00:38:02They charge for this kind of ad space. Oh, I know that among many other reasons is why I laughed
00:38:07I really miss people helping out because they wanted to not just because they had to you know
00:38:13That sense of community you lived in Chicago Oh ages ago
00:38:17I worked in a similar shop and I wanted to open my own. I'm sure the city's changed quite a bit since then
00:38:24But how about your time here? It's our little town growing on you
00:38:29So far so good. I still figuring out this campaign with Chris. It's been
00:38:34fun surprisingly
00:38:36Surprisingly
00:38:38Let's just say he wasn't exactly thrilled to meet me at first. Ah
00:38:43Buddies had a change of heart. I guess you could say that I'm glad to hear it
00:38:49Poor fella's been struggling since he lost his wife four years ago
00:38:53Heartbreaking. Oh, he lost his wife. That's awful. Oh, I didn't know. I'm sorry. It's not my story to tell
00:39:01Anyway, I'm just going to
00:39:03Get back to work. It's been a little slow, but slow and steady wins the race. They say I've got a radio ad set up
00:39:10For later, hopefully it'll bring people out a radio ad good for you. Yeah, I you know, I read my own copy
00:39:16I used to co-host a radio show back today
00:39:20You are a woman of many talents that and my nephew runs the radio station
00:39:25Vicki could I ask you for a small favor? What do you need?
00:39:34Hey, hey, do you have a few minutes sure grab your coat
00:39:47We have Vicki to thank for this her nephew and their shame as he runs the place
00:39:52Oh, I know Seamus we go way back. Hey
00:39:58Is it normal to feel this nervous what you've never done radio before you're kidding, right? No, nothing like this
00:40:06I'll walk you through it. You're gonna do great
00:40:08Basically, we'll have this ad play every day of the event
00:40:11Do you have any questions about script?
00:40:14For
00:40:16The first treat of Christmas my true love gave to me a gingerbread inspired treat
00:40:23um
00:40:25Try singing the first part
00:40:28singing
00:40:30You have a lot of confidence in me
00:40:33For the first treat of Christmas my true love gave to me
00:40:39keep going I
00:40:42Don't know I'm a baker. I'm not a rock star. Do you think all rock stars are technically great singers?
00:40:47No, but they sure sound good. It's not about talent. It's about confidence
00:40:54Uh-huh, I
00:40:56Didn't know how to do any of this at first either
00:40:58But I tried and I failed then I tried again and I failed again
00:41:03It takes a while to learn how to promote yourself
00:41:05Cut yourself some slack
00:41:09Okay, let's do this
00:41:12You
00:41:22Are you looking for some decadent new Christmas treats for a thoughtful homemade gift or just something to snack on?
00:41:30yourself
00:41:32The Christmas parties the last-minute shopping. We all know how busy this time of year can be
00:41:39So if you're sick of serving the same old fruitcake come on down to homestead baked goods
00:41:45We've got 12 new gingerbread inspired treats that will satisfy even the pickiest of confection connoisseurs
00:41:53Because here at homestead baked goods
00:41:57Everyone feels at home
00:42:08Oh
00:42:28Mmm
00:42:30So good
00:42:31What December weather can be so unpredictable?
00:42:34Thanks for letting me wait it out here
00:42:37You've done a great job at the place
00:42:40Thanks, that's all Abby. Yeah, I
00:42:46Sure hope people are gonna come out tomorrow
00:42:48I'm sure they will a little snow can't come between people and their love of dessert. I
00:42:54Hope so
00:42:57So Julia can ask you a question sure
00:43:01You've taken a good chunk of time off work for my little business
00:43:07What's the question?
00:43:11Why are you so interested in my gingerbread recipe
00:43:16Do you want the CliffsNotes or the full answer full answer always
00:43:23Well
00:43:25Well your cookies remind me of the gingerbread I used to make with my mom when I was little
00:43:32She passed when I was really young
00:43:35She's the one who taught me how to bake I
00:43:39Remember we used to watch this cooking show together
00:43:42The chefs would whip up these elaborate desserts, and then we would try to recreate them ourselves
00:43:50How'd that work out oh it worked out very medium
00:43:55Sometimes they were amazing and sometimes not so much
00:43:59But the best part was how much fun we had
00:44:03But there's something really special about moms isn't there?
00:44:07Yeah
00:44:09So what happened to her gingerbread recipe
00:44:13She left it to me in a cookbook she made
00:44:16Some of the pages got ruined something spilled on them
00:44:20And her gingerbread is indecipherable now. Oh
00:44:25That's awful. It's okay. I've accepted that it's gone
00:44:29But your cookies taste nearly identical, and that's why it's so special to me
00:44:38Well I'm sorry about your mom
00:44:41Thanks, it's been over 20 years, and I still think about her all the time
00:44:49Yeah, I'm not sure if that ever goes away
00:44:56Oh
00:45:01It looks like it's clearing up out there. Oh, I better head out get some rest tonight
00:45:10Ready for a big day tomorrow as ready as I'll ever be
00:45:16Go oh
00:45:26No, thank you
00:45:29I'm happy to help
00:45:45Oh
00:45:51This is so tasty oh you make these two don't you sweetheart no I make macaroons these are macarons
00:45:57Right right makes good macaroni, too, so glad you both enjoyed it. What's on the menu for tomorrow gingerbread vanilla fudge
00:46:04Oh my I love fudge. Can I have a free sample? Oh?
00:46:10We haven't made it yet. You'll have to come back tomorrow if you'd like to try it
00:46:13We will we will you know I'm using this as a little reward for all the repairs. I'm doing the B&B
00:46:19Did you know stressed backwards is dessert, so I have the sort of motto if you eat a lot of desserts
00:46:27You'll never be stressed
00:46:30Okay, it's time to head out
00:46:33Bye-bye how many times do I have a cerebral is it it makes you think
00:46:39Well, I would say that was a successful first day wouldn't you sure was
00:46:45And we exceeded our goal for today. We're sold
00:46:50Yeah, I just hope we can keep this momentum going right I better get Abby home to bed. Oh, no
00:46:57I'll take her are you sure you've done enough already for us today, honey
00:47:00I insist and you and Julia still have work to do okay. Thanks, and I will see you two tomorrow
00:47:07Okay, Abby. Let's hit the road honey
00:47:11Well Julia yes Chris I
00:47:15Was thinking of taking a quick break going for a walk or something?
00:47:19We still have a lot of prep work to do for tomorrow. I was hoping you'd join me
00:47:26Okay, I'll get my coat
00:47:31Coat
00:47:36Inner Taylor
00:47:38It's run by mrs. Taylor. Oh wait seriously. Yeah
00:47:42This is a great deli if you ever want an awesome sandwich. That's the place
00:47:47The local TV stations just down the street here
00:47:50I went to high school with the weatherman and the camera girls my second cousin, so you know everyone
00:47:57pretty much
00:47:59That's all part of the Hampton Grove charm
00:48:03And really that's why when these big franchises come into town it hurts the community a bit
00:48:12Hey, can I be honest with you about something?
00:48:15Yeah
00:48:17When you mentioned your mom well, I can relate sort of oh, yeah, yeah
00:48:28I used to be married to a pretty wonderful woman and
00:48:34Well after she died it was difficult to enjoy anything for a long time especially baking
00:48:44Vicki told me
00:48:45I'm so sorry Chris. I can't imagine what you went through what you're going through. It's been tough
00:48:53Being both parents keeping the business going
00:48:56Having Abby is what's kept me moving forward. She's wise beyond her years. I can tell she's a big influence on you
00:49:03Oh, yeah, she's pretty much the boss of me
00:49:06Yeah, and the business in this whole town
00:49:09Although that title she probably shares with Vicki Vicki also mentioned you used to make the same gingerbread when you were a kid
00:49:17Did she tell you the story of the whole haircut story?
00:49:20Yeah, she said you're going around town digging up dirt on me in exchange for my family recipe
00:49:28In my defense I was only seven and that haircut was in style at the time
00:49:34It's it's getting late we should head back and prep the fudge
00:49:40I
00:49:41everything all right, I
00:49:43just
00:49:44Never really considered it before
00:49:47Considered what that it's your family recipe
00:49:51Yeah, I thought you knew that. I mean I did. I just didn't grasp the weight of that
00:50:00Family recipes are part of who we are where we came from and I'm realizing for the first time I
00:50:07Genuinely get why you've been so protective of it now
00:50:10If I still have my mom's gingerbread recipe, I don't know if I would publish it or not
00:50:16Is that why you've been so hesitant to share it with me?
00:50:21Well two reasons really
00:50:25The first one is that
00:50:27Our gingerbread cookie is the main reason people still come into the shop
00:50:31If they can make it at home, then they may not come in anymore
00:50:35Chris I publish a lot of my own recipes and people still come to my restaurant
00:50:40But you're famous
00:50:41No
00:50:42the whole goal of this cookbook is to
00:50:44Uplift all the shops and bakeries featured in it people will make your recipe at home fall in love with it and then want to
00:50:50Try more from you. It's a surprisingly good tourism
00:50:56That makes sense and the other thing you said you had two hesitations
00:51:01No
00:51:03Doesn't matter just increase sales and I'll be giving you the recipe
00:51:09Are you sure that's still what you want? Yeah deals a deal, right?
00:51:14Anyway, we should get back. We have lots of prep and tomorrow's another big day. Yeah
00:51:34I
00:51:36Had a feeling fudge might be a tough sell the fudge is delicious and decadent don't doubt the fudge
00:51:45What if we don't make our sales quota for today
00:51:49Listen, I'm not gonna say that's impossible. But yesterday we saw our biggest muffin sales right after lunch, which is
00:51:56Any minute now?
00:51:58Yeah, but we've seen fewer people this morning just these two and mr. And mrs. Weaver
00:52:03Yeah, but what we didn't expect is how many boxes of fudge they would buy they loved it and other people will too when they come
00:52:11in
00:52:14What if yesterday was just beginners luck
00:52:22It's now a good time to tell you I told you so better hope this keeps up
00:52:31Hi
00:52:34Oh
00:52:37So this is how we make it's my favorite part at all
00:52:47There you are press still very hot be careful
00:52:57Yeah, I'm not really sad
00:53:04Oh
00:53:22And now let's see this
00:53:34I
00:53:42Am a cake pop machine who knew people would love those so much. I told you they're not just for kids. Everyone loves them
00:53:50Then I asked the radio station to play our ad twice as often during peak gym hours
00:53:55You are just full of surprises. There's a method to my madness. Oh, don't worry. I've been taking notes ever since you walked in here
00:54:04Do you mind getting that I should get back to it
00:54:11Homestead baked goods. Hi
00:54:16Where is she? Is she okay?
00:54:21Okay, I got it I'll let him know
00:54:24Thanks, Irene
00:54:26What is it? Abby had a bellyache, but your mom picked her up from school. What is she? All right. Does she have a fever?
00:54:33We should close up the shop. Hey
00:54:36Abby's, okay. She's with your mom now. They're watching cartoons. Why don't you just call her back?
00:54:44Sorry dad instinct fully took over there
00:54:51I should probably go check on her
00:54:54Yeah
00:54:55Well, yeah
00:54:56I'm never away from home this much. Abby is certainly not used to that
00:55:01You're a great dad Chris and if you want to check in on Abby I can handle the morning rush you sure
00:55:07Just so she knows I'm there for her. Absolutely
00:55:09All good here. Seriously, great. Great. I won't be long. Now. What's our sales target for today?
00:55:16Don't worry so much Chris by five o'clock. You'll be saying creme brulee
00:55:24Wow
00:55:27Hey, uh, I
00:55:28Noticed that we've been having a really good day followed by a not so good day. Yesterday was great. So
00:55:36Hoping today we can break that pattern
00:55:39Yeah
00:55:42Thanks
00:55:56You
00:56:26I
00:56:35Promise but it takes a long time to make though be warned. How long about five hours?
00:56:41well
00:56:43We can do it next weekend after Christmas
00:56:46Hey, come on, Abby
00:56:48Julia's gonna want to go home at some point. Well, maybe I can extend my stay a bit
00:56:52I would just need to clear it with my restaurant really
00:56:56No promises, but it would be good to pass some more knowledge on to my little protégé
00:57:06Okay, come on sweetie it's time to head home for the night good night
00:57:11Good night little lady
00:57:15Julia sure is something good night
00:57:27So you're thinking you might stay yeah, I mean I don't have to if you think it's maybe I thought be nice
00:57:36Okay, maybe I will then
00:57:40But I do have some bad news at this pace we're just gonna miss our sales goal for tomorrow
00:57:48That's disappointing well, you know a lot rests on what we choose to make for tomorrow's final treat
00:57:54Okay
00:57:56All right, maybe we can well no we did this actually maybe
00:58:05Well, I do have this you go ahead
00:58:10I have this idea, but it may not be sophisticated enough
00:58:15How about a gingerbread cookie sandwich
00:58:19Throw a bunch of cream cheese filling on the inside and then make them as big as we want and decorate them all
00:58:25Christmasy like an artisanal sandwich cookie
00:58:29That could be really great finish off the event with a nod to your most classic confection
00:58:35Great because I could make those all day long with my eyes closed amazing
00:58:39Okay
00:58:41Should we hang more posters? Well, we've pretty much done everything we can on the advertising and marketing side
00:58:47Wait a minute, didn't you say you knew some people down at the news station? I may have yeah, what's your connection again?
00:58:54I went to high school with the weatherman and the camera operator is your second cousin, right?
00:58:58Do we have any leftover gingerbread treats from the past few days? I'm sure we do
00:59:04You'll see
00:59:18You
00:59:28Hey
00:59:31So, what should I say when chip gets here just talk about the cookie why is your gingerbread so special what makes it different from
00:59:38other cookies I
00:59:40Feel like I'm right back at the radio station except this time. I don't have a script want to practice
00:59:46Yeah, yeah, that'll help just remember when in doubt speak from the heart, okay. Oh
00:59:54So, mr. Thompson
00:59:57How is your 12 treats a Christmas campaign? Oh, well, it's been pretty great. I've met some new and interesting people
01:00:06What about the desserts
01:00:08What I'm really excited about is our 12th and final treat. Oh
01:00:14And what did your true love bring you on the twelfth day of Christmas
01:00:20Actually, it's a it's a twist on our signature gingerbread cookie except it's bigger and better
01:00:27Looks to die for
01:00:29Tell me Chris
01:00:30What inspires you to bake? Oh
01:00:34My daughter Abigail she taught me what it means to put love and everything you do
01:00:40That was great Chris
01:00:44You are ready. I'll go see where they are before you go. I
01:00:50Think you should have this
01:00:55But
01:00:56What if we don't get the numbers we're hoping to get tomorrow I've thought about that
01:01:01For everything you've done for my business for my family
01:01:05It's the least I can do
01:01:10Chris I don't know what to say
01:01:14Hello, hi. Oh, I'm so glad I caught you. I figured you might be a little camera shy. So I came here for you
01:01:21Thank you
01:01:22Hey, Chris. Hey Stevie chips here and we are good to go
01:01:27Okay
01:01:28It's time for my close-up
01:01:31breakaway
01:01:34We
01:01:36Are on in three two
01:01:40Good evening Hampton Grove
01:01:41I'm Chip Frankston and with me is homestead big goods owner and baker Chris Thompson
01:01:47Chris tell us a bit about your tall treats of Christmas campaign. Well Chris
01:01:52chip
01:01:54It's it's an event that my bakery has been hosting for the past week and a half
01:02:00We've been making
01:02:02every day a gingerbread
01:02:04dessert
01:02:06We've made 11 of them so far and tomorrow is the last day. I'll gingerbread 12 gingerbread
01:02:13Sure is a Christmas classic. That's right. We've done
01:02:17Gingerbread mousse with some maple syrup from just down the road
01:02:23Gingerbread pudding with a sticky miso caramel sauce
01:02:26Excellent, but what I'm really excited about is our final treat
01:02:32Suspense, what is it?
01:02:36Look
01:02:37It's our gingerbread cookie
01:02:40Sandwich, it features, of course our signature gingerbread cookie signature gingerbread. Uh-huh. What what makes it signature?
01:02:48Well, my mom who's just behind the camera there. I know your mom. Hi Irene
01:02:55She taught me to bake them when I was a kid and we've been adapting the recipe ever since
01:03:00Looks like it keeps getting better and better. Well, yeah to be honest with you with a little help
01:03:09You can come by even after the 12 treats are sold out once a week we'll be
01:03:21Hello boo idea what what are these is everything? Okay, it's just
01:03:28Table 12, I said, you know, can I call you back boss? I have some fires to put out fires. No, no
01:03:40Hey Del you haven't been checking your emails much have you I've been busy working on that last recipe
01:03:47well, I'm just gonna come out and say it then there was a lapse in communication between departments and
01:03:52We need your recipe tomorrow a.m. Or we publish without it. What Del why didn't you call me sooner?
01:03:58I know but I'm calling you now, aren't I?
01:04:06I can send the recipe to you now. Oh, please do
01:04:11You're coming to the meeting tomorrow, right?
01:04:13What meeting?
01:04:15Go get caught up on your emails, but I need you here to sign off on the final look
01:04:20Right, of course, I'll leave first thing tomorrow morning
01:04:35So you have to leave tomorrow morning, I know I really wanted to see the event through oh boy
01:04:44Maybe I can come back after the holidays
01:04:50Well, I'm sure Chris will be very disappointed that you have to leave early
01:04:54But I'm sure he will understand once you explain your situation. I
01:04:58hope so
01:05:00He just gave me the recipe and I want him to know how much that means to me
01:05:05He did
01:05:07yeah, and
01:05:08After speaking with him more he explained why he's been so skeptical and why he's been so protective of the business and the recipe
01:05:16He told you about Alice
01:05:19He mentioned his wife passed a few years ago, no
01:05:24He and Abby and Alice used to make those cookies together all the time
01:05:30It was their very special family thing
01:05:35I thought he just didn't share it because he didn't want to hurt his business
01:05:40Well, I'll leave it to the two of you to figure that out
01:05:45But right now can I tell you the truth
01:05:49The truth about what
01:05:54These are from a dear friend, I think she'd want you to have them
01:06:10Well, there you have it folks if you want to try one of these delectable gingerbread sandwich cookies
01:06:15Sewing by Homestead baked goods tomorrow until then. Have a great night and we're out. Oh, hey
01:06:22Thank you so much for coming down anytime Chris. Listen, I'll be seeing you tomorrow
01:06:26I'll come down with Catherine and we're gonna pick up a pack of these cookies great. Okay. Thanks
01:06:32Did you see that you nailed it I've never done anything like that in my life, I can't believe it so exhilarating
01:06:40Listen she stepped out for the night, but listen, I'd be honest with you. Of course. I really have to say this look
01:06:49You came crashing into my life in the best way possible
01:06:53In the short time that I've known you I've learned so much not just about running my business, but about
01:07:00Letting my guard down and letting someone in and I haven't felt that way
01:07:06for a long time since
01:07:09Allison and Abigail absolutely adores you Chris. So I guess I'm trying to say Chris. I need to tell you something
01:07:17Sorry. Yes, go ahead. I
01:07:20Need to leave first thing tomorrow
01:07:23What is everything? All right
01:07:26I'm so
01:07:28Sorry, I really wanted to finish the event with you
01:07:31But I have to be in Chicago tomorrow to sign up on the final cookbook now that it has your recipe and I just got
01:07:36A really weird call from my restaurant and I'd like to check my recipes already in your book
01:07:41I just gave it to you half an hour ago
01:07:45Now you're already on the run with it. I
01:07:48Know what this looks like
01:07:51listen
01:07:52Irene just told me that making those cookies was your special bonding thing with Abby and
01:07:58Alice but my intentions have always been to help you
01:08:02So you knew how much that recipe meant to me and to my family and now you're just gonna leave I
01:08:11have to I
01:08:13Thought you cared about I do
01:08:15Chris
01:08:17It's just
01:08:19You know what?
01:08:21You better head back to Chicago. It's fine publish it
01:08:26Chris
01:08:27I've really enjoyed collaborating with you on this. It's been great truly. I
01:08:35Think I can handle the rest from here
01:08:37Oh
01:08:59You're going so soon you're still booked for a few days here. I'm headed back early
01:09:02You can keep the booking as is though. I don't need a refund
01:09:05Well, I'm certainly not gonna keep your money if you're not here. Miss Julia. Do you want me to hold the room?
01:09:11Just in case you change your mind
01:09:12No, thank you. Mr. Weaver
01:09:15Well, I guess I better get going. I've got a meeting to get to are you sure you're all right, hon?
01:09:20Yeah, I'm sure I will be thank you both for your hospitality
01:09:33You
01:09:43Want to talk about it I
01:09:47Just I
01:09:50Think I ruined everything
01:09:52with
01:09:53Chris and
01:09:54Abby what happened?
01:09:56It's a long story. I
01:09:59Take it you already said sorry. I tried to but he didn't want to hear it. Oh, sweetie
01:10:10I can see Chris isn't the only one who got hurt. I
01:10:15Didn't expect any of this the hearts a funny little thing, isn't it?
01:10:22But on the bright side heading home with a sense of resolution, how do you mean?
01:10:29Thank you for everything
01:10:32Maybe I can come again
01:10:34Next year for a visit
01:10:36Well, I don't want to speak for my husband, but I know there will always be a room here for you
01:10:42I'll take you up on that. Okay?
01:10:56Good morning
01:10:59Uh, I
01:11:01See you've talked to Julia
01:11:03Where is she? Oh, I don't know probably halfway back to Chicago by now. Oh
01:11:11Well, this is probably all of my fault hey, no, no, no, none of this is your fault Oh Christopher
01:11:17I have to tell you something. I
01:11:20Sent Julia the cookies. I knew it
01:11:24Why I'm sorry, but there's more to the story a lot more I have lots of time I
01:11:33Know Julia
01:11:35Well, I mean sort of I knew her mother
01:11:38Evelyn we were in the same cookbook exchange club in the 70s. What's a cookbook exchange club?
01:11:44Well, it's these little clubs where people from across the country mostly women at that time would exchange and read recipes and sometimes
01:11:52cookbooks
01:11:54So you knew Julia's mother? Well, we never met
01:11:58But I considered her a really good friend
01:12:00Oh, she had some great cooking tips on and I had a few to share too
01:12:05So we would write each other a few times a year and exchange our favorite new recipes
01:12:11Anyway, the years went by and one day I came across Julia's first cookbook
01:12:18I couldn't believe it. So I hopped on the internet and did a little web sleuthing you hopped on the internet
01:12:24Yes, I did. I know how to web search. I'm not that old
01:12:28Anyway, lo and behold. It was the same Julia Wilson. I
01:12:33Followed her career for a little while and I wondered if like maybe I should reach out and then a few months ago
01:12:40She did this public search for the perfect gingerbread recipe
01:12:44Which is our signature cookie?
01:12:48Well, that's a crazy coincidence Oh
01:12:52baloney
01:12:54Not a coincidence and by the way, our recipe is just a few tweaks different than her mother's
01:13:03There is a point to all of this Oh good, you know when I was in that cookbook club with Evelyn
01:13:10And I was able to share a recipe with somebody it made me so happy. I
01:13:15Mean if you can share something you love
01:13:19with somebody you care about
01:13:21It just brings up a whole new level of joy. I mean look at Abby. What have you been teaching her all these years?
01:13:30That it feels good to share
01:13:33Why didn't you tell me all of this from the start Oh sweetie, I love you, but you're gonna be really stubborn
01:13:40Also, I have noticed that you are a lot happier coming into the shop lately
01:13:45Isn't that all that matters at the end of the day?
01:13:50So, what are you gonna do now I
01:13:53Don't know. I have this whole twelfth day of treats. I have to make I mean about Julia
01:14:00Dad
01:14:03You're not perfect either, you know, have you been standing there the whole time
01:14:09You
01:14:11May not be perfect, but you are allowed to be happy again Alice would have wanted that I
01:14:19Think so, too
01:14:26So maybe I could still catch her yeah
01:14:34Okay
01:14:39Okay
01:14:58Mr. Weaver
01:15:01I know kung-fu
01:15:07Mr. Thompson that do what do I do this pleasure?
01:15:11I'm just looking for Julia. Oh, she left about 20 minutes ago. She she left
01:15:17Packed up left. Yeah packed and and left
01:15:24All right, thank you is everything all right
01:15:30Oh
01:15:49Perfect, where's that phone?
01:15:53Ah
01:15:55Right over there. Hello. I'll be happy to know I'm headed back to Chicago back to Chicago. Why?
01:16:02Your text my text what what text?
01:16:07That that was supposed to say good idea. Have fun. We really need to learn how to one-handed text
01:16:14But when you called you said something about a fire fire. What what did you hear?
01:16:20It was just a busy night at the restaurant, okay, you know chaotic it gets
01:16:25Right, of course
01:16:27Well, I'm headed back anyway, so I'll come by and say hi
01:16:34AJ listen boss. It's your restaurant. You know, we're always happy to see you. But do you really have to come back now? I
01:16:41Mean, do you miss my pretty face so much rather be here than enjoying your time off. I
01:16:47I gotta go AJ, but I'll see you later. See ya
01:17:00Inspired treats that will satisfy even the pickiest of confection connoisseurs
01:17:06Because here at homestead baked goods
01:17:09Everyone feels at home
01:17:17I
01:17:29May guess you forgot to take some jam. Can we talk?
01:17:46I
01:17:52Go ahead I
01:17:55Was feeling terrible about how we left things
01:17:59Every Christmas song was putting me in a bad mood and that's usually the opposite of what they do for me
01:18:04Right anyway
01:18:09As I was driving back to Chicago I heard our ad
01:18:14And it made me realize something
01:18:18When you say at your bakery everyone feels at home
01:18:21I never realized it before but that's what I've been searching for this whole time
01:18:27It wasn't the cookie or recipe that I wanted. It was those happy memories. I had as a kid with my mom
01:18:36It was a feeling of home
01:18:40And you and
01:18:43Abby and Irene all helped me find that feeling again
01:18:49I'm so sorry for leaving things the way that we did
01:18:54And I came back to tell you I will call my publisher right now and tell her to not include the gingerbread if you're not
01:18:59comfortable with it
01:19:01Because I
01:19:04Would rather lose it
01:19:06And lose you and Abby
01:19:10You
01:19:12You don't have to do that
01:19:15But truth be told
01:19:18Yeah, I didn't want to share the recipe with you because of how special it is to me
01:19:24But then I also didn't want to share it with you because I didn't want you to leave
01:19:30Last night when you told me you had to go and I had just given you the recipe. I thought
01:19:36Yeah, running away
01:19:39But that's got nothing to do with you that that's all me
01:19:44And I was reminded that
01:19:48Sharing baking recipes is what makes them so enjoyable
01:19:53When you experience something with someone you love
01:19:56When you experience something with someone you love your family
01:20:02the whole town
01:20:04That's what makes it special
01:20:08I have forgotten that
01:20:11Till I met you
01:20:15You're an incredible person Julia
01:20:19I couldn't have done any of this without you
01:20:22I
01:20:30Think you're pretty incredible too Chris
01:20:42Oh, I'm sorry for interrupting I I just think the two of you're gonna want to see this
01:20:52I
01:21:07What's the population here again
01:21:12I don't even recognize some of these people. They must be from a town or two over those TV spots really worked
01:21:20This has never happened before I
01:21:22Want to say it's a Christmas miracle what it is is a lot of hard work paying off
01:21:27My dad and me couldn't have done this without you Julia. It's not ditto. Well, what about Nana?
01:21:33Doesn't she get any credit? Oh and a very special. Thank you Irene for all her help
01:21:38Speaking of help kid battle stations. Let's go
01:21:42Wow
01:21:44So, I guess you got to get back for your meeting I
01:21:47Called my publisher on my way back here and she just sent me the proofs of the final layout and everything looks great. Yeah
01:21:54So you don't have to go back
01:21:56I'd rather be here. Yes. I have a good feeling about today
01:22:01Ready to get started
01:22:03Almost almost just gonna take care of one more thing
01:22:06Oh
01:22:16So we get started
01:22:18I
01:22:48Don't
01:23:18Oh
01:23:48I
01:24:18Oh
01:24:48Or is it that we were wrong from the start?
01:24:51If we don't see each other, then our hearts don't have to be deep
01:24:54But once we fall in love, we just keep hurting each other
01:24:57So I don't care about anyone, even if you're wrong
01:25:00Because my love, please give me a reason
01:25:04So that I can love you without any pain
01:25:07Just don't confuse me every day
01:25:10How many times have I hurt you?
01:25:13But you can't do anything to give me a reason
01:25:16So that I can love you without any pain
01:25:19Just open your eyes and I'll wake up
01:25:22The moment we let go is when our love is over
01:25:25Baby