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A Chef's Life
Heavenly Hocks
Season 4
Episode 9
A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham. At a New York dinner party hosted in her honor, Vivian serves up a gift of North Carolina seasoning meats --the pig tails, ham hocks, and fatback that give Carolina cuisine its quintessential kick. While in the Big Apple, a visit with her publisher reveals an itinerary certain to make for an ambitious autumn.
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Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
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Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
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With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
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As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.
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Flo and Theo’s pre-school visits the restaurant for a meal focusing on table manners.