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A Chef's Life Season 3

One Potato, New Potato

Season 3 Episode 13
24:40
Onions and Avetts

Onions and Avetts

Season 4 Episode 1
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My Watermelon Baby

My Watermelon Baby

Season 4 Episode 2
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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
24:40
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
24:40
A Chef's Life Season 4

Mayo -- The Mother Sauce

Season 4 Episode 10
24:40
Two-Mato

Two-Mato

Season 5 Episode 1
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A Chef's Life

What’s Your Beef?

Season 3 Episode 12

After some initial hiccups, Vivian’s whole cow program finds its groove. Mrs. Scarlett shows her how to make a classic cubed steak, inciting an epic tantrum from Flo. Vivian nervously heads to New York to meet her new editor as work on her upcoming cookbook continues.

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King Cornbread
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24:33
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
Liver Lover
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24:34
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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24:32
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
Bourbon Country
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24:33
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
WANTED: Broccoli
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24:33
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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24:33
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
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24:33
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
Two-Mato
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24:34
Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.
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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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24:40
A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.
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