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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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Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
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Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
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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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Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
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Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
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The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
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Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
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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.
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A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.