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Season 1 | 3m 19s

Get a look at the new PBS series A Chef's Life, featuring chef Vivian Howard.

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Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
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Vivian answers questions from PBS viewers and makes a gourmet cheese ball.
Vivian demonstrates the versatility of corn by creating a smoked corn relish.
Chef Vivian and her husband leave NYC to open a restaurant in her North Carolina hometown.
Vivian makes an extra special recipe: a strawberry shortcake for her twins' birthday.
Vivian and Ben rebuild their restaurant against the Southern harbinger of Spring.
Vivian shows her favorite grits recipe - a Southern favorite.
The restaurant gears up for a practice service — but nothing is going as planned.
Vivian demonstrates her updated version of pork cracklins featuring sweet potatoes.
Vivian launches the restaurant’s new “whole animal, no waste” program with two pigs.
Vivian demonstrates her version of the tomato pie, a Southern Summer classic.