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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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A Chef's Life
Pawpaws
Pawpaws have a funky, sweet taste reminiscent of mangos, bananas and other tropical fruit.
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A Chef's Life
The Final Harvest
Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.
Special: 54:34
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Preview: The Final Harvest
Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.
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Latest Episodes
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  • A Chef's Life Season 5
  • A Chef's Life Season 4
  • A Chef's Life Season 3
  • A Chef's Life Season 2
  • A Chef's Life Season 1
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Liver Lover
Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
Episode: S5 E9 | 24:34
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Chasing Trout
Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
Episode: S5 E8 | 24:33
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Persimmon Style
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.
Episode: S5 E7 | 24:32
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A Chef's Life
Bourbon Country
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
Episode: S5 E6 | 24:33
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A Chef's Life
WANTED: Broccoli
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
Episode: S5 E5 | 24:33
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A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
Episode: S5 E4 | 24:33
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A Chef's Life
Prolific Peppers
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
Episode: S5 E3 | 24:33
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A Chef's Life
Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
Episode: S5 E2 | 24:33
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Two-Mato
Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.
Episode: S5 E1 | 24:34
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A Chef's Life
King Cornbread
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
Episode: S5 E10 | 24:33
Extras
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A Chef's Life
Preview: King Cornbread
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
Preview: S5 E10 | 0:30
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A Chef's Life
Picking Peppers
Vivian visits Warren to pick from his prolific pepper patch.
Clip: S5 E3 | 3:41
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A Chef's Life
Preview: A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
The long-awaited arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.
Preview: S5 E4 | 0:30
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A Chef's Life
Preview: Bourbon Country
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
Preview: S5 E6 | 0:30
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A Chef's Life
Preview: WANTED: Broccoli
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
Preview: S5 E5 | 0:30
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A Chef's Life
Bourbon 101
Vivian heads to Kentucky for a primer on bourbon.
Clip: S5 E6 | 3:03
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A Chef's Life
Picking Persimmons
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the varieties of the fruit.
Clip: S5 E7 | 3:31
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A Chef's Life
Preview: Persimmon Style
On a short hiatus from the book tour, Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons.
Preview: S5 E7 | 0:30
Watch • 0:30
A Chef's Life
Preview: Chasing Trout
Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.
Preview: S5 E8 | 0:30
Watch • 0:30
A Chef's Life
Preview: Liver Lover
Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.
Preview: S5 E9 | 0:30