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R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Butterbean

R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Butterbean

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Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 1)

Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 1)

Season 2 Episode 4
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Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 2)

Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 2)

Season 2 Episode 5
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Apples

Apples

Season 2 Episode 6
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The Fish Episode, Y’all

The Fish Episode, Y’all

Season 2 Episode 7
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Obviously, It’s Pecans

Obviously, It’s Pecans

Season 2 Episode 8
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Turnips: The Roots

Turnips: The Roots

Season 2 Episode 9
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Turnips: The Greens

Turnips: The Greens

Season 2 Episode 10
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Chicken Lickin’

Chicken Lickin’

Season 2 Episode 11
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Ramp-ing up to Spring

Ramp-ing up to Spring

Season 2 Episode 12
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Eggs A Dozen Ways

Eggs A Dozen Ways

Season 2 Episode 13
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Eggs Two Dozen Ways

Eggs Two Dozen Ways

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Shrimp Sells

Season 2 Episode 2

Vivian and Ben head to the beach for their annual summer vacation with the Howard family. Vivian turns up the heat with a bit of friendly competition with her older sisters. Frogmore Stew, cooked outside at the beach of course. She visits a fish camp and learns the heads and tails of fresh shrimp. Back in Kinston, the devil is in the details as Vivian and Ben prepare to open a second restaurant.

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Season 5 Episode 10
King Cornbread
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
Liver Lover
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Season 5 Episode 9
Liver Lover
Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
Chasing Trout
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Season 5 Episode 8
Chasing Trout
Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
Persimmon Style
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Season 5 Episode 7
Persimmon Style
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
Bourbon Country
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Season 5 Episode 6
Bourbon Country
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
WANTED: Broccoli
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Season 5 Episode 5
WANTED: Broccoli
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
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Season 5 Episode 4
A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
Prolific Peppers
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Season 5 Episode 3
Prolific Peppers
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
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Season 5 Episode 2
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
Two-Mato
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Season 5 Episode 1
Two-Mato
Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.
A Chef's Life Season 4
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Season 4 Episode 10
Mayo -- The Mother Sauce
As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.
Heavenly Hocks
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Season 4 Episode 9
Heavenly Hocks
A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.
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