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A Chef's Life
Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 2)
Season 2
Episode 5
Excitement turns into heightened emotion and real nerves for Vivian as she faces one challenge after another in the prep kitchen before her big SFA luncheon. Vivian is glad to have Chef Jason Vincent to lend some street cred. Rice almost brings Vivian to her breaking point but everyone pulls together for the big event and her parents join her on stage for an emotional and watershed moment for her.
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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.
24:33
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.
24:40
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.