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"A Chef's Life" is a half-hour character-driven documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, left the big city to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina.

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Oysters on the Half-Shell With Hard Pear Mignonette

Oysters on the Half-Shell With Hard Pear Mignonette

Oysters on the Half-Shell With Hard Pear Mignonette

Vivian demonstrates the proper way to shuck and serve oysters on the half-shell.

Tomato Pie

Tomato Pie

Tomato Pie

Vivian demonstrates her version of the tomato pie, a Southern Summer classic.

Turnips

Turnips

Turnips

Warren and Lilly show Vivian how to cook the tender, silky Hakurei turnip.

Baked Cheese Grits and Sausage Ragu

Baked Cheese Grits and Sausage Ragu

Baked Cheese Grits and Sausage Ragu

Vivian shows her favorite grits recipe - a Southern favorite.

Ginger and Leek Crispy Rice with a Sunnyside-Up Egg

Ginger and Leek Crispy Rice with a Sunnyside-Up Egg

Ginger and Leek Crispy Rice with a Sunnyside-Up Egg

Vivian demonstrates her method of cooking rice which always comes out perfect.

Coconut Cornbread Strawberry Shortcake

Coconut Cornbread Strawberry Shortcake

Coconut Cornbread Strawberry Shortcake

Vivian makes an extra special recipe: a strawberry shortcake for her twins' birthday.

Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Cracklins and Maple Vinegar

Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Cracklins and Maple Vinegar

Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Cracklins and Maple Vinegar

Vivian demonstrates her updated version of pork cracklins featuring sweet potatoes.