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A Casserole Says Plenty

A Casserole Says Plenty

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Honey, I’m Home!

Honey, I’m Home!

Season 3 Episode 8
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They Call ‘em ‘Bagas

They Call ‘em ‘Bagas

Season 3 Episode 9
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Gone Clamming, Part I

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Season 3 Episode 10
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Gone Clamming, Part II

Gone Clamming, Part II

Season 3 Episode 11
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What’s Your Beef?

What’s Your Beef?

Season 3 Episode 12
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One Potato, New Potato

Season 3 Episode 13
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Season 4 Episode 1
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My Watermelon Baby

My Watermelon Baby

Season 4 Episode 2
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Peas, Please

Peas, Please

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Stand By Your Cabbage

Stand By Your Cabbage

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A Chef's Life

Prickly Business

Season 3 Episode 5

Vivian’s mentor, Scott Barton stops by the restaurant to peruse the kitchen and share the African roots of okra. Thanks to Warren, Vivian learns that picking okra is a prickly business. She gets a crash course in the highs and lows of food styling during a photo session for her upcoming cookbook.

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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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