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A Chef's Life
My Watermelon Baby
Season 4
Episode 2
The heat is high and watermelons are ripe for the picking. After being away from the restaurant all summer, Vivian returns to a staff of unfamiliar faces and works to build camaraderie with the newbies while accepting inevitable changes. As her cookbook capers continue, Vivian employs an avid home cook to put recipes from her forthcoming book to the test.
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Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
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Vivian 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.
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Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
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Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
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Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
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The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
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Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
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With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
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As a new chef takes the reins, Vivian's diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clear.
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A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham.