A Chef's Life
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Rattlesnake Beans
Vivian visits an old friend to learn about this local favorite.
Vivian visits an old friend to learn about this local favorite.
Mulled Muscadine on Crostini with Goat Cheese
Vivian celebrates muscadines by creating a mulled muscadine and goat cheese appetizer.
Vivian celebrates muscadines by creating a mulled muscadine and goat cheese appetizer.
Kale Salad with Pickled Peanuts
Vivian shows how to create a "pickled" peanut salad that will steal the show.
Vivian shows how to create a "pickled" peanut salad that will steal the show.
Fried Green Tomatoes and Bacon Mayo with Sweet Corn Relish
Vivian demonstrates the versatility of corn by creating a smoked corn relish.
Vivian demonstrates the versatility of corn by creating a smoked corn relish.
Coconut Cornbread Strawberry Shortcake
Vivian makes an extra special recipe: a strawberry shortcake for her twins' birthday.
Vivian makes an extra special recipe: a strawberry shortcake for her twins' birthday.
Oysters on the Half-Shell With Hard Pear Mignonette
Vivian demonstrates the proper way to shuck and serve oysters on the half-shell.
Vivian demonstrates the proper way to shuck and serve oysters on the half-shell.
Holiday Q&A With Chef Vivian Howard
Vivian answers questions from PBS viewers and makes a gourmet cheese ball.
Vivian answers questions from PBS viewers and makes a gourmet cheese ball.
Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Cracklins and Maple Vinegar
Vivian demonstrates her updated version of pork cracklins featuring sweet potatoes.
Vivian demonstrates her updated version of pork cracklins featuring sweet potatoes.
Ginger and Leek Crispy Rice with a Sunnyside-Up Egg
Vivian demonstrates her method of cooking rice which always comes out perfect.
Vivian demonstrates her method of cooking rice which always comes out perfect.
Tomato Pie
Vivian demonstrates her version of the tomato pie, a Southern Summer classic.
Vivian demonstrates her version of the tomato pie, a Southern Summer classic.
Candied Yams with Bacon-Pecan Syrup
Vivian cooks up a modern version of candied yams.
Vivian cooks up a modern version of candied yams.
Baked Cheese Grits and Sausage Ragu
Vivian shows her favorite grits recipe - a Southern favorite.
Vivian shows her favorite grits recipe - a Southern favorite.
Picking Persimmons
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the varieties of the fruit.
Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the varieties of the fruit.
Bourbon 101
Vivian heads to Kentucky for a primer on bourbon.
Vivian heads to Kentucky for a primer on bourbon.
The Pear Tree
Vivian and her family pluck pears from a tree that’s been in the family for 100 years.
Vivian and her family pluck pears from a tree that’s been in the family for 100 years.
Picking Peppers
Vivian visits Warren to pick from his prolific pepper patch.
Vivian visits Warren to pick from his prolific pepper patch.
Pawpaws
Pawpaws have a funky, sweet taste reminiscent of mangos, bananas and other tropical fruit.
Pawpaws have a funky, sweet taste reminiscent of mangos, bananas and other tropical fruit.
Charlotte's Fried Chicken with Banana Sandwiches
Vivian meets with an old family friend to learn the secret to a Southern fried chicken.
Vivian meets with an old family friend to learn the secret to a Southern fried chicken.
Compound Ramp Butter for Steak and Baked Potato
Vivian celebrates the return of Spring and ramps with a compound butter.
Vivian celebrates the return of Spring and ramps with a compound butter.
Mom's Run-Up Turnip Salad with Sausage
Watch Vivian prepare this traditional Southern dish with her mother.
Watch Vivian prepare this traditional Southern dish with her mother.
Turnips
Warren and Lilly show Vivian how to cook the tender, silky Hakurei turnip.
Warren and Lilly show Vivian how to cook the tender, silky Hakurei turnip.
Celebrate the Holidays with Chef Vivian Howard
How does Vivian celebrate #holidaygoodness? Don't miss her holiday special on Dec. 16.
How does Vivian celebrate #holidaygoodness? Don't miss her holiday special on Dec. 16.
Tom Thumb
Vivian demonstrates how to make Tom Thumb, a sausage-stuffed pork dish.
Vivian demonstrates how to make Tom Thumb, a sausage-stuffed pork dish.
Scarlett's Chicken and Rice
Vivian prepares her mother's chicken and rice dish.
Vivian prepares her mother's chicken and rice dish.
Blueberry Cobbler with a Cornmeal Sugar Cookie Crust
Vivian and her mom make an old favorite -- homemade blueberry cobbler.
Vivian and her mom make an old favorite -- homemade blueberry cobbler.
Butterbean Burgers
Vivian demonstrates her newest creation: a tasty veggie burger.
Vivian demonstrates her newest creation: a tasty veggie burger.
Frogmore Stew
At the beach, Vivian and her sisters make Frogmore Stew, a traditional crab boil.
At the beach, Vivian and her sisters make Frogmore Stew, a traditional crab boil.
Eastern North Carolina Fish Stew
Vivian crafts a modern version of a classic North Carolina fish stew.
Vivian crafts a modern version of a classic North Carolina fish stew.
Tomatoes
Vivian visits Warren's farm and discovers a wild tomato patch.
Vivian visits Warren's farm and discovers a wild tomato patch.
Spring Onions
Vivian loves spring onions and shows how she plans to use them in an upcoming event.
Vivian loves spring onions and shows how she plans to use them in an upcoming event.
