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Peas, Please

Peas, Please

Season 4 Episode 3
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Stand By Your Cabbage

Stand By Your Cabbage

Season 4 Episode 4
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Cabbage’s Last Stand

Cabbage’s Last Stand

Season 4 Episode 5
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Rabbit

Rabbit

Season 4 Episode 6
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More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish

More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish

Season 4 Episode 7
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All Sunchoked Up

All Sunchoked Up

Season 4 Episode 8
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Heavenly Hocks

Heavenly Hocks

Season 4 Episode 9
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Mayo -- The Mother Sauce

Season 4 Episode 10
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Two-Mato

Two-Mato

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Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

Season 5 Episode 2
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Prolific Peppers

Prolific Peppers

Season 5 Episode 3
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A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

Season 5 Episode 4
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My Watermelon Baby

Season 4 Episode 2

The heat is high and watermelons are ripe for the picking. After being away from the restaurant all summer, Vivian returns to a staff of unfamiliar faces and works to build camaraderie with the newbies while accepting inevitable changes. As her cookbook capers continue, Vivian employs an avid home cook to put recipes from her forthcoming book to the test.

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King Cornbread
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Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
Liver Lover
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Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
Chasing Trout
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Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
Persimmon Style
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Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
Bourbon Country
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Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
WANTED: Broccoli
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Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
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24:33
The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
Prolific Peppers
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Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
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With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
Two-Mato
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Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.
A Chef's Life Season 4
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As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.
Heavenly Hocks
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A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.
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