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A Chef's Life
Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 2)
Season 2
Episode 5
Excitement turns into heightened emotion and real nerves for Vivian as she faces one challenge after another in the prep kitchen before her big SFA luncheon. Vivian is glad to have Chef Jason Vincent to lend some street cred. Rice almost brings Vivian to her breaking point but everyone pulls together for the big event and her parents join her on stage for an emotional and watershed moment for her.
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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.