Jazz Smollett is struggling to find time to plan her daughter's birthday party, when her four brothers step up and offer to help plan the menu. Doting uncles Jake, Jussie, Jojo and Jocqui Smollett are in for quite a challenge, between appeasing their sister's vision for the party, keeping birthday girl Nylah out of trouble, and flawlessly executing the kid and adult-friendly menu of Mini Croque Monsieurs, Lavender Cupcakes and Fruit and Veggie Cutouts with Honey Vanilla Sauce and Ranch Dressing.
In Richmond, Virginia the Jefferson Hotel is a building of sophistication and history. Diners head to Lemaire for a meal with the same finesse. G meets with Chef Walter to see his take on the fried green tomato. Award-winning chef Jason opened Comfort to serve local ingredients with his own style. He shares with G his techniques on preparing braised pork and sides in his 'comforting' restaurant. Lavender Field Farms offers fresh honey, herbs, eggs, and beauty products all prepared fresh on the premises. G gets to experience a day in the life at the farm with owner Nicole before preparing a simple but summery skirt steak salad with a honey-citrus dressing.
Kelsey is all about bringing heavenly herbs into your kitchen. She will show you how to transform those fresh herbs sitting on your sill or tucked away in your fridge un-used into a slew of delicious dishes. Her Every Herb Lemon Pesto blends six of her favorite aromatics into a delicious dressing. Next, those same herbs are used for a fresh Salad With creamy and milky Burrata. Then, Kelsey will show you her essential tips for the perfect, crispy, herby and cheesy Chicken Roulade and a robust Potato Salad coated in homemade Bacon Vinaigrette. And to wash it all down, Kelsey will stir up Raspberry Limeade infused with lavender and mint that's sure to refresh any palate.