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A Chef's Life
A Peanut Passtime
Season 1
Episode 9
Vivian visits neighbor Marty Harper’s peanut farm just before and during harvest. Vivian’s dad introduces Ben and Vivian to the old school break snack, a pack of salted peanuts dumped into a Pepsi in a glass bottle. At the restaurant, Vivian translates the snack into Pepsi glazed pork belly with country ham braised peanuts.
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Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
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24:32
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
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24:33
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
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24:40
As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.