Matt from Crooked Fence Produce shows Vivian how to make "the best pickled beets she ever ate." Vivian incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake in honor of Ms. Mary's 89th birthday party. There's no telling how Ms. Lillie will respond.

Vivian helps friend and cookbook author, Sheri Castle at a signing in Kinston, NC. To much to Ben's delight, the Boiler Room welcomes a new manager. While Ben paints his way to sanity, Vivian visits with Ms. Daisy and prepares for a homecoming at her church where the warmth of fellowship produces an impressive spread of home-cooked casseroles.

After a visit from "The Honey Man," Vivian turns up the heat on a dish that features chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. While Ben preps for his art show in Durham, Vivian descends upon "the Bull City's" restaurant row to sample sweet, honey-themed dishes.