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Peas, Please

Season 4 Episode 3 | 24m 41s

As a visit from her editor accelerates book preparations, Vivian reckons with handing over the restaurant reins to John and Justise. A tutorial in “beatin’ peas” delivered by a 92 year-old expert is an entertaining and therapeutic history lesson.

Aired: 09/22/16
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