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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 gains an enlightened perspective on the farm-raised catfish industry.
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Vivian’s rabbit demo at the Carolina Meat Conference is met with rowdy protesters.
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Vivian romps around the city before firing up the BBQ cabbage at Feast Portland.
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Vivian’s summer itinerary picks up with a 14-day photo shoot.
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Vivian reckons with handing over the restaurant reins to John and Justise.
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After a summer away from the restaurant, Vivian returns to a staff of unfamiliar faces.
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Spring onions kick off the season in high gear as Vivian takes a break from her cookbook.
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Vivian judges the Southern Sides competition at the annual BBQ Festival.
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After some initial hiccups, Vivian’s whole cow program finds its groove.
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Vivian’s plate runneth over as her tour of Charleston continues.
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Vivian heads to the Charleston’s Wine and Food Festival.
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Lillie shows Vivian three different ways to bring out the bitter and sweet in rutabagas.