A Chef's Life

Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.

Vivian shows how to create a "pickled" peanut salad that will steal the show.

Vivian celebrates muscadines by creating a mulled muscadine and goat cheese appetizer.

Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.

Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.

In this episode, Vivian and Ben are on the cusp of opening their new restaurant.

Vivian prepares her take on a classic holiday party appetizer: the cheese ball.

Season 2 kicks off as Vivian and Ben go all-in on a 2nd restaurant.

Vivian returns from her road trip and confronts her long absence from the restaurant.

Coming to PBS in October! Chef Vivian Howard returns!

Premiering October 11: A family beach trip turns competitive for Vivian and her sisters.

Get a look at the new PBS series A Chef's Life, featuring chef Vivian Howard.

Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.

Vivian visits an old friend to learn about this local favorite.

On a short hiatus from the book tour, Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons.

Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.

Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.

The long-awaited arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.

Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.

With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.

Vivian’s plate is full of everything--except tomatoes. Premieres October 7.

Season Five finds Vivian embarking on a stew of new adventures.

Premieres Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

November has arrived and the restaurant is busy. Vivian feels the stress at work and home.

Vivian almost reaches her breaking point, but everyone pulls together for the big event.

In this episode, Vivian undertakes mammoth preparations for a big dinner.

Vivian meets with an old family friend to learn the secret to a Southern fried chicken.

Vivian answers questions from PBS viewers and makes a gourmet cheese ball.

Vivian demonstrates her updated version of pork cracklins featuring sweet potatoes.

Vivian demonstrates her method of cooking rice which always comes out perfect.

Vivian demonstrates her version of the tomato pie, a Southern Summer classic.

Vivian cooks up a modern version of candied yams.

Vivian shows her favorite grits recipe - a Southern favorite.

Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the varieties of the fruit.

Vivian heads to Kentucky for a primer on bourbon.

Vivian and her family pluck pears from a tree that’s been in the family for 100 years.

Vivian visits Warren to pick from his prolific pepper patch.

Pawpaws have a funky, sweet taste reminiscent of mangos, bananas and other tropical fruit.

Vivian makes an extra special recipe: a strawberry shortcake for her twins' birthday.

Vivian celebrates the return of Spring and ramps with a compound butter.

Watch Vivian prepare this traditional Southern dish with her mother.

Warren and Lilly show Vivian how to cook the tender, silky Hakurei turnip.

How does Vivian celebrate #holidaygoodness? Don't miss her holiday special on Dec. 16.

Vivian demonstrates how to make Tom Thumb, a sausage-stuffed pork dish.

Vivian prepares her mother's chicken and rice dish.

Vivian and her mom make an old favorite -- homemade blueberry cobbler.

Vivian demonstrates her newest creation: a tasty veggie burger.

At the beach, Vivian and her sisters make Frogmore Stew, a traditional crab boil.

Vivian crafts a modern version of a classic North Carolina fish stew.

Vivian visits Warren's farm and discovers a wild tomato patch.

Vivian demonstrates the versatility of corn by creating a smoked corn relish.

Vivian demonstrates the proper way to shuck and serve oysters on the half-shell.

Vivian reckons with handing over the restaurant reins to John and Justise.

Vivian loves spring onions and shows how she plans to use them in an upcoming event.

Vivian heads on an adventure to Feast Portland.

After being away from the restaurant all summer, Vivian returns to an unfamiliar staff.

Peaches! Get a look at how Vivian unlocks the secret to canned peaches.

Get a sneak peek at Season 3 of this award-winning series, featuring chef Vivian Howard.

Vivian’s summer picks up with a 14-day photoshoot as she preps for a trip to Portland.

Spring onions kick off the season in high gear as Vivian takes a break from her cookbook.

Say goodbye to the show with a farewell feast of epic proportions.