Vivian Howard
Herself
A Chef's Life (2013)
Season 3
A 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.
Released Sept. 7, 2013
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.cooking, tmdb.north-carolina, tmdb.chef, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.cooking, imdb.chef + 3 more, imdb.restaurant, imdb.husband-wife-relationship, tmdb.female-chef
Watch Providers: PBS, Hoopla, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Production Companies: SCETV, Markay Media, Derek Britt Entertainment
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Stop, Squash and Roll
With squash season in full effect, trouble with the twins, staffing issues at the Boiler Room, and a new cookbook overloading her plate, Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johna over a Southern classic: squash and onions. Despite nerves, Vivian plays it cool on camera, as Ben and all of Kinston anticipate her appearance on The Today Show.
Sept. 5, 2015, midnight
S3E2 - Pretty In Peach
Vivian's mother shares the secrets of Gramma Hill's canned peaches as well as memories from her childhood. Vivian also sweats through a Thanksgiving-in-July photo shoot, and there's a major mix-up at the restaurant.
Sept. 12, 2015, midnight
S3E3 - Gettin' Figgy With It
Vivian has three days to write a book chapter on figs. The resulting stress leads to a fig-honey-bourbon slushie tasting; and a fig preserves session. In other events, Vivian and Ben decide to charge for bread at the restaurant.
Sept. 19, 2015, midnight
S3E4 - Pickle Perfect
Vivian visits a friend, who serves homemade pickles, chicken salad and chocolate cake. Ben and Vivian also audition a new chef.
Sept. 26, 2015, midnight
S3E5 - Prickly Business
Vivian learns that picking okra is a prickly business and receives a crash course in food styling during a photo session for her cookbook. Scott Barton, Vivian's mentor, visits the restaurant and they discuss the African roots of okra.
Oct. 3, 2015, midnight
S3E6 - If You Can't Beet 'Em...
Vivian learns to make pickled beets. She also incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake for Ms. Mary's 89th birthday.
Oct. 10, 2015, midnight
S3E7 - A Casserole Says Plenty
A new manager signs on at the Boiler Room; and a family reunion features an impressive spread of home-cooked casseroles.
Oct. 17, 2015, midnight
S3E8 - Honey, I'm Home!
Vivian makes chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. Ben preps for his art show in Durham, N.C. and Vivian checks out the city's restaurants.
Oct. 24, 2015, midnight
S3E9 - They Call 'Em 'Bagas
Vivian learns to bring out the bitter and sweet in rutabagas. She also showers her team with gifts while they prepare a holiday menu and, despite brewing tension, a busy New Year's Eve at the restaurant ends in a toast and smile.
Oct. 31, 2015, midnight
S3E10 - Gone Clamming, Part I
Vivian heads to the Charleston’s Wine and Food Festival, the South’s premiere gathering of world-class chefs and food folk. Her jam-packed schedule includes the prestigious “perfectly paired” dinner at Frank Lee’s High Cotton Restaurant. A clamming trip with lowcountry legend, “Clammer Dave” adds a bit adventure to her everyday.
Nov. 7, 2015, midnight
S3E11 - Gone Clamming, Part II
Conclusion. Charleston, S.C., is visited. Included: the Waffle House Smackdown; the proper way to open a clam; and clam hash.
Nov. 14, 2015, midnight
S3E12 - What's Your Beef?
After some initial hiccups, Vivian’s whole cow program finds its groove. Mrs. Scarlett shows her how to make a classic cubed steak, inciting an epic tantrum from Flo. Vivian nervously heads to New York to meet her new editor as work on her upcoming cookbook continues.
Nov. 21, 2015, midnight
S3E13 - One Potato, New Potato
Vivian judges the Southern Sides competition at the annual BBQ Festival alongside Mrs. Scarlett and Ms. Lillie, who prove to be finicky judges. Vivian follows up with a take on the BBQ plate, featuring a crispy potato salad. When the Avett Brothers stop by the restaurant for dinner, the entire staff, including Vivian, serve up a side of girly giddiness.
Nov. 28, 2015, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Sept. 7, 2013
Last Air Date: Dec. 9, 2017, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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