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Shrimp Sells

Shrimp Sells

Season 2 Episode 2
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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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A Chef's Life

Blueberries and Boiling Over

Season 2 Episode 1

After a year recovering from a restaurant fire and re-opening Chef and the Farmer, Vivian and Ben go all-in to open a burger/oyster bar called The Boiler Room. Vivian boils over with the stress of staffing adjustments, testing new menu concepts, and the enormous task of putting 500 pounds of blueberries to good use.

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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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