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A Chef's Life

A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

Season 5 Episode 4 | 24m 33s

Vivian, her parents, and Flo pluck pears from a tree that’s been in the family for 100 years. The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions as the reality of wheeling a food truck around the country sets in. In order to get a better handle on the truck, Vivian and her crew do a practice run at the farmer's market and serve up Tom Thumb with pear relish.

Aired: 10/27/17
Extras
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The Final Harvest
Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.
Special: 54:34
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Pawpaws
Pawpaws have a funky, sweet taste reminiscent of mangos, bananas and other tropical fruit.
Clip: 5:03
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Preview: The Final Harvest
Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.
Preview: 0:30
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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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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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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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WANTED: Broccoli
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
Episode: S5 E5 | 24:33
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Prolific Peppers
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
Episode: S5 E3 | 24:33
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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
Watch • 24:32
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Watch • 24:33
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Bourbon Country
Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.
Episode: S5 E6 | 24:33
Watch • 24:33
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WANTED: Broccoli
Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.
Episode: S5 E5 | 24:33
Watch • 24:33
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Prolific Peppers
Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.
Episode: S5 E3 | 24:33
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Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.
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Two-Mato
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King Cornbread
Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.
Episode: S5 E10 | 24:33
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