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A Chef's Life
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
Season 5
Episode 2
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to scrounge up enough green beans to add to the menu at Chef & the Farmer. Her kitchen capers continue as she stumbles to find her rhythm with a new chef firmly in place. Mrs. Tessie Mae offers levity by giving Vivian a golf cart tour of her garden, an intro to pickled pork, and a lesson in snapping pole beans.
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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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As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.
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Flo and Theo’s pre-school visits the restaurant for a meal focusing on table manners.