A Chef's Life

Season 3

13 episodes · Sep 5, 2015

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  • Stop, Squash and Roll
    S3E1

    Stop, Squash and Roll

    Sep 5, 201530m

    With squash season in full effect, trouble with the twins, staffing issues at the Boiler Room, and a new cookbook overloading her plate, Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johna over a Southern classic: squash and onions. Despite nerves, Vivian plays it cool on camera, as Ben and all of Kinston anticipate her appearance on The Today Show.

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  • Pretty In Peach
    S3E2

    Pretty In Peach

    Sep 12, 201530m

    Vivian's mother shares the secrets of Gramma Hill's canned peaches as well as memories from her childhood. Vivian also sweats through a Thanksgiving-in-July photo shoot, and there's a major mix-up at the restaurant.

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  • Gettin' Figgy With It
    S3E3

    Gettin' Figgy With It

    Sep 19, 201530m

    Vivian has three days to write a book chapter on figs. The resulting stress leads to a fig-honey-bourbon slushie tasting; and a fig preserves session. In other events, Vivian and Ben decide to charge for bread at the restaurant.

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  • Pickle Perfect
    S3E4

    Pickle Perfect

    Sep 26, 201530m

    Vivian visits a friend, who serves homemade pickles, chicken salad and chocolate cake. Ben and Vivian also audition a new chef.

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  • Prickly Business
    S3E5

    Prickly Business

    Oct 3, 201530m

    Vivian learns that picking okra is a prickly business and receives a crash course in food styling during a photo session for her cookbook. Scott Barton, Vivian's mentor, visits the restaurant and they discuss the African roots of okra.

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  • If You Can't Beet 'Em...
    S3E6

    If You Can't Beet 'Em...

    Oct 10, 201530m

    Vivian learns to make pickled beets. She also incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake for Ms. Mary's 89th birthday.

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  • A Casserole Says Plenty
    S3E7

    A Casserole Says Plenty

    Oct 17, 201530m

    A new manager signs on at the Boiler Room; and a family reunion features an impressive spread of home-cooked casseroles.

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  • Honey, I'm Home!
    S3E8

    Honey, I'm Home!

    Oct 24, 201530m

    Vivian makes chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. Ben preps for his art show in Durham, N.C. and Vivian checks out the city's restaurants.

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  • They Call 'Em 'Bagas
    S3E9

    They Call 'Em 'Bagas

    Oct 31, 201530m

    Vivian learns to bring out the bitter and sweet in rutabagas. She also showers her team with gifts while they prepare a holiday menu and, despite brewing tension, a busy New Year's Eve at the restaurant ends in a toast and smile.

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  • Gone Clamming, Part I
    S3E10

    Gone Clamming, Part I

    Nov 7, 201530m

    Vivian heads to the Charleston’s Wine and Food Festival, the South’s premiere gathering of world-class chefs and food folk. Her jam-packed schedule includes the prestigious “perfectly paired” dinner at Frank Lee’s High Cotton Restaurant. A clamming trip with lowcountry legend, “Clammer Dave” adds a bit adventure to her everyday.

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  • Gone Clamming, Part II
    S3E11

    Gone Clamming, Part II

    Nov 14, 201530m

    Conclusion. Charleston, S.C., is visited. Included: the Waffle House Smackdown; the proper way to open a clam; and clam hash.

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  • What's Your Beef?
    S3E12

    What's Your Beef?

    Nov 21, 201530m

    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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  • One Potato, New Potato
    S3E13

    One Potato, New Potato

    Nov 28, 201530m

    Vivian judges the Southern Sides competition at the annual BBQ Festival alongside Mrs. Scarlett and Ms. Lillie, who prove to be finicky judges. Vivian follows up with a take on the BBQ plate, featuring a crispy potato salad. When the Avett Brothers stop by the restaurant for dinner, the entire staff, including Vivian, serve up a side of girly giddiness.

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