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Two-Mato

Two-Mato

Season 5 Episode 1
24:34
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

Season 5 Episode 2
24:33
Prolific Peppers

Prolific Peppers

Season 5 Episode 3
24:33
A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

Season 5 Episode 4
24:33
WANTED: Broccoli

WANTED: Broccoli

Season 5 Episode 5
24:33
Bourbon Country

Bourbon Country

Season 5 Episode 6
24:33
Persimmon Style

Persimmon Style

Season 5 Episode 7
24:32
Chasing Trout

Chasing Trout

Season 5 Episode 8
24:33
Liver Lover

Liver Lover

Season 5 Episode 9
24:34
King Cornbread

King Cornbread

Season 5 Episode 10
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A Chef's Life

Mayo -- The Mother Sauce

Season 4 Episode 10

Vivian holds a mayo blind taste test and a surprise brand takes top prize. After a new chef takes the reins, her diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clearer. Vivian’s long-held vacation plans are stifled by a series of strange events.

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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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24:33
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.
Heavenly Hocks
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A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.
All Sunchoked Up
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Flo and Theo’s pre-school visits the restaurant for a meal focusing on table manners.
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