
A Chef's Life is a new 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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See AllVivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
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Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
24:33
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
24:32
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
24:33
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
24:33
The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
24:33
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
24:33
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
24:33
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See AllVivian visits Warren to pick from his prolific pepper patch.
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Vivian visits Warren's farm and discovers a wild tomato patch.
03:35
Vivian visits an old friend to learn about this local favorite.
03:09
Vivian and her family pluck pears from a tree that’s been in the family for 100 years.
02:42
Vivian heads to Kentucky for a primer on bourbon.
03:03
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the varieties of the fruit.
03:31
Vivian visits the famous Skylight Inn to talk cabbage and see how they make coleslaw.
06:07
Vivian explores the origins of dried peas and their place in Southern food culture.
04:21
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See AllVivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
00:30
Vivian’s plate is full of everything--except tomatoes. Premieres October 7.
00:30
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
00:30
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
00:30
The long-awaited arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
00:30
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
00:30
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
00:30
On a short hiatus from the book tour, Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons.
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