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A Chef's Life Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Stop, Squash and Roll
Tue, Sep 1, 2015 27 mins
In the Season 3 premiere, Vivian has her hands full due to squash season being in full swing; trouble with the twins; staffing issues at the Boiler Room; and a new cookbook.
Episode 2
Pretty in Peach
Tue, Sep 8, 2015 27 mins
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.
Episode 3
Gettin' Figgy With It
Tue, Sep 15, 2015 27 mins
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.
Episode 4
Pickle Perfect
Tue, Sep 22, 2015 27 mins
Vivian visits a friend, who serves homemade pickles, chicken salad and chocolate cake. Ben and Vivian also audition a new chef.
Episode 5
Prickly Business
Tue, Sep 29, 2015 27 mins
The African roots of okra are discussed with Vivian's mentor, Scott Barton, when he visits the restaurant. Also: Vivian learns that picking okra is a prickly business; and receives a crash course in food styling during a photo session for her cookbook.
Episode 6
If You Can't Beet 'Em...
Tue, Oct 6, 2015 27 mins
Vivian learns to make pickled beets. She also incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake for Ms. Mary's 89th birthday.
Episode 7
A Casserole Says Plenty
Tue, Oct 13, 2015 27 mins
A new manager signs on at the Boiler Room; and a family reunion features an impressive spread of home-cooked casseroles.
Episode 8
Honey, I'm Home!
Tue, Oct 20, 2015 27 mins
Vivian makes chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. In other events, Ben preps for his art show in Durham, N.C.; and Vivian checks out the city's restaurants.
Episode 9
They Call 'Em 'Bagas
Tue, Oct 27, 2015 27 mins
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.
Episode 10
Gone Clamming, Part I
Tue, Nov 3, 2015 27 mins
Part 1 of 2. Vivian visits Charleston, S.C., where she attends a wine and food festival and enjoys dinner at Frank Lee's High Cotton Restaurant. She also goes on a clamming adventure.
Episode 11
Gone Clamming, Part II
Tue, Nov 10, 2015 27 mins
Conclusion. Charleston, S.C., is visited. Included: the Waffle House Smackdown; the proper way to open a clam; and clam hash.
Episode 12
What's Your Beef?
Tue, Nov 17, 2015 27 mins
Vivian's whole cow program hits some speedbumps; Flo is upset when Mrs. Scarlett shows Vivian how to make a classic cubed steak; and Vivian travels to New York to meet the new editor for her cookbook.
Episode 13
One Potato, New Potato
Tue, Nov 24, 2015 27 mins
Vivian serves as a judge at a barbecue festival alongside two finicky judges: Mrs. Scarlett and Ms. Lillie; Vivian shares a barbecue recipe that features crisp potato salad; and the Avett Brothers stop by the restaurant for dinner.
