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A Chef's Life

Fried Green Tomatoes and Bacon Mayo with Sweet Corn Relish

Vivian demonstrates the versatility of corn by creating a smoked corn relish.

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Season 1 Episode 1

Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea

Chef Vivian and her husband leave NYC to open a restaurant in her North Carolina hometown.