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A Chef's Life
Love Me Some Candied Yams
Season 1
Episode 10
Vivian introduces us to Rob and Amy Hill, proprietors of one of the largest sweet potato farms in the country and two of the restaurant’s best customers. Vivian and her mom, Scarlett, make her grandmother’s candied yams and Vivian later re-imagines these for the restaurant with texture, sorghum and pecans.
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24:33
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
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24:34
Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
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24:33
Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
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24:32
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
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24:33
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
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24:33
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
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24:33
The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
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24:33
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
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24:33
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
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24:34
Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.
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24:40
As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.
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24:40
A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.