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A Chef's Life
Preview: Season 4, Episode 4: Stand By Your Cabbage
Vivian’s summer itinerary picks up with a 14-day photoshoot as she preps for a first-time trip to Feast Portland. Before heading out west, Sam Jones and Miss Lillie share old school cabbage recipes that influence the dish she prepares for festival goers. While on the road, Vivian trusts John and Justise to hold down the fort back home. Premieres on October 1.
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Vivian and the restaurant go wild over ramps, after a winter of few fresh vegetables.

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As Vivian waits for Spring’s vegetables to appear, the new best-seller is a whole chicken.

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Vivian finds “run-up” turnip greens, which are central to her approach to southern food.

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Fun Summer vegetables are long gone, so Vivian looks to liven up the unglamorous turnip.

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November has arrived and the restaurant is busy. Vivian feels the stress at work and home.

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Vivian presents a few of the many ways fish makes its appearance in Southern cooking.

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Vivian returns from her road trip and confronts her long absence from the restaurant.

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Vivian almost reaches her breaking point, but everyone pulls together for the big event.

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Vivian undertakes mammoth preparations for her huge Souther Foodways Alliance luncheon.

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Vivian and Ben face challenges on the cusp of opening a new restaurant, the Boiler Room.

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A family beach trip turns competitive for Vivian and her sisters.

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A year after overcoming a devastating fire, Vivian and Ben go all-in on a 2nd restaurant.