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A Chef's Life
Peas, Please
Season 4
Episode 3
As a visit from her editor accelerates book preparations, Vivian reckons with handing over the restaurant reins to John and Justise. A tutorial in “beatin’ peas” delivered by a 92 year-old expert is an entertaining and therapeutic history lesson.
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Vivian finds “run-up” turnip greens, which are central to her approach to southern food.
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Vivian undertakes mammoth preparations for her huge Souther Foodways Alliance luncheon.
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Vivian visits Broad Slab Distillery, and talks about the art and soul of white lightning.
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Vivian and Ben go to Maple View Dairy to pick up buttermilk for the restaurant.