A Chef's Life

A documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard.

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Episodes

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    Liver Lover

    S5 Ep9 |
    Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
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    Chasing Trout

    S5 Ep8 |
    Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
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    Persimmon Style

    S5 Ep7 |
    Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
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    Bourbon Country

    S5 Ep6 |
    Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
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    WANTED: Broccoli

    S5 Ep5 |
    Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
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    A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

    S5 Ep4 |
    The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
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    Prolific Peppers

    S5 Ep3 |
    Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
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    Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

    S5 Ep2 |
    With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
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    Two-Mato

    S5 Ep1 |
    Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.

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    The Final Harvest

    Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.

About A Chef's Life

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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