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Season Five finds Vivian embarking on a stew of new adventures.
Season Five finds Vivian embarking on a stew of new adventures. Chef & the Farmer celebrates its 10th anniversary. As if that's not enough excitement, Vivian's first cookbook is hot off the press and she sets out on a book tour with a temperamental food truck in tow.
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Season 5 Preview
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Season Five finds Vivian embarking on a stew of new adventures. Chef & the Farmer celebrates its 10th anniversary. As if that's not enough excitement, Vivian's first cookbook is hot off the press and she sets out on a book tour with a temperamental food truck in tow.
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Preview: S5 | 30s | Season Five finds Vivian embarking on a stew of new adventures. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep10 | 30s | Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage. (30s)
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Clip: S5 Ep3 | 3m 41s | Vivian visits Warren to pick from his prolific pepper patch. (3m 41s)
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Clip: S5 Ep1 | 3m 35s | Vivian visits Warren's farm and discovers a wild tomato patch. (3m 35s)
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Clip: S5 Ep2 | 3m 9s | Vivian visits an old friend to learn about this local favorite. (3m 9s)
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Preview: S5 Ep5 | 30s | Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep1 | 30s | Vivian’s plate is full of everything--except tomatoes. Premieres October 7. (30s)
Preview: Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)
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Preview: S5 Ep2 | 30s | With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep3 | 30s | Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep7 | 30s | On a short hiatus from the book tour, Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep9 | 30s | Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep8 | 30s | Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home. (30s)
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Preview: S5 Ep6 | 30s | Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson. (30s)
Preview: A Food Truck and a Pear Tree
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Preview: S5 Ep4 | 30s | The long-awaited arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions. (30s)
Clip: S5 Ep7 | 3m 31s | Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learns about the varieties of the fruit. (3m 31s)
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Clip: S5 Ep4 | 2m 42s | Vivian and her family pluck pears from a tree that’s been in the family for 100 years. (2m 42s)
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Clip: S5 Ep6 | 3m 3s | Vivian heads to Kentucky for a primer on bourbon. (3m 3s)
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