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Pawpaws

Also known as the “hillbilly mango,” the pawpaw has a funky, sweet taste reminiscent of mangos, bananas and other tropical fruit.
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Stand by Your Cabbage - S4 E4

Premiered On: 10/02/2016

Vivian's summer itinerary includes a 14-day photoshoot as she preps for a trip to Feast Portland.

  • Monday April 29, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday April 29, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Cabbage's Last Stand - S4 E5

Premiered On: 10/09/2016

Vivian can't resist the opportunity to romp around the city before firing up the BBQ cabbage at Feast Portland.

  • Tuesday April 30, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday April 30, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish - S4 E7

Premiered On: 10/23/2016

A personal experience with farm-raised catfish offers Vivian a new perspective on the industry.

  • Wednesday May 1, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday May 1, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

All Sunchoked Up - S4 E8

Premiered On: 10/30/2016

Flo and Theo's pre-school class visit the restaurant for a meal where table manners are the focus, but exceptionally slow service makes everyone antsy, especially Ben.

  • Thursday May 2, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday May 2, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Heavenly Hocks - S4 E9

Premiered On: 11/06/2016

A view behind-the-scenes reveals the hot and cold of curing ham. At a New York dinner party, Vivian serves up a gift of NC seasoning meats.

  • Friday May 3, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday May 3, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Mayo - The Mother Sauce - S4 E10

Premiered On: 11/13/2016

Vivian holds a mayo blind taste test and a surprise brand takes top prize. After a new chef takes the reins, her diminishing role at the restaurant becomes clearer.

  • Monday May 6, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday May 6, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Two-mato - S5 E1

Premiered On: 10/08/2017

As Chef & the Farmer turns 10, Vivian searches for ripe tomatoes to serve at the restaurant's birthday party. Vivian seeks the wisdom of Ms. Mary and Ms. Lillie to prepare an old-school tomato dish.

  • Tuesday May 7, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 7, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Shake, Rattle, and Pole (Beans) - S5 E2

Premiered On: 10/15/2017

Vivian struggles to scrounge up enough green beans to add to the menu at Chef & the Farmer. Mrs. Tessie Mae gives her a golf cart tour of her garden, an intro to pickled pork, and a lesson in snapping pole beans.

  • Wednesday May 8, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday May 8, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Prolific Peppers - S5 E3

Premiered On: 10/22/2017

Vivian preps peppers for a trip to Lambstock, where chefs, food and music converge. Holley's grandmother offers a lesson in stuffing peppers and delegating authority.

  • Thursday May 9, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday May 9, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

A Food Truck and a Pear Tree - S5 E4

Premiered On: 10/29/2017

Vivian's cookbook delivery sparks emotions as the reality of wheeling a food truck around the country sets in. The crew does a practice run at the farmer's market.

  • Friday May 10, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday May 10, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

WANTED: Broccoli - S5 E5

Premiered On: 11/05/2017

Follow Vivian as she heads to NYC, where her book launch means a full itinerary. A lack of rain leads Vivian on a challenging hunt for broccoli.

  • Monday May 13, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday May 13, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Bourbon Country - S5 E6

Premiered On: 11/12/2017

A dinner in Vivian's honor ends as an American history lesson. A tour of Maker's Mark and Jefferson's distilleries clarifies the whiskey, scotch, and bourbon differences. Vivian learns how Frank and Jesse James fit into Kentucky's boozy biography.

  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Persimmon Style - S5 E7

Premiered On: 11/19/2017

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

  • Wednesday May 15, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday May 15, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Chasing Trout - S5 E8

Premiered On: 12/12/2017

Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays and prepares a Feast of the Seven Fishes.

  • Thursday May 16, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday May 16, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET
  • Sunday May 19, 2024 4:30 am ET on KET
  • Sunday May 19, 2024 3:30 am CT on KET

Liver Lover - S5 E9

Premiered On: 12/26/2017

Vivian visits a restaurant known for fried liver and learns that not all livers are created equal.

  • Friday May 17, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday May 17, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

King Cornbread - S5 E10

Premiered On: 12/10/2017

Vivian visits a Kinston institution that uses cornbread to make "pig and a puppy." Mrs. Scarlett and Ms. Lillie's cornbread cook-off showcases their different traditions.

  • Monday May 20, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday May 20, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Stop, Squash and Roll - S3 E1

Premiered On: 09/08/2015

Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johnna over squash and onions.

  • Tuesday May 21, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 21, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Pretty in Peach - S3 E2

Premiered On: 09/15/2015

Vivian learns the secrets of Gramma Hill's canned peaches. A mix-up leaves the team scrambling.

  • Wednesday May 22, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Wednesday May 22, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Gettin' Figgy with It - S3 E3

Premiered On: 09/22/2015

Vivian is under the gun to pen an entire book chapter on figs in three days. The stress inspires a fig and honey bourbon slushie tasting and a fig preserves session.

  • Thursday May 23, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Thursday May 23, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET
  • Sunday May 26, 2024 4:30 am ET on KET
  • Sunday May 26, 2024 3:30 am CT on KET

Pickle Perfect - S3 E4

Premiered On: 09/29/2015

Vivian visits her friend Nancy for a surprisingly comforting combination of homemade pickles, chicken salad, and chocolate cake.

  • Friday May 24, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Friday May 24, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Prickly Business - S3 E5

Premiered On: 10/06/2015

Vivian's mentor, Scott Barton, stops by the restaurant and shares the African roots of okra.

  • Monday May 27, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Monday May 27, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

If You Can't Beet 'Em - S3 E6

Premiered On: 10/13/2015

Matt from Crooked Fence Produce shows Vivian how to make "the best pickled beets she ever ate." Vivian incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake in honor of Ms. Mary's 89th birthday.

  • Tuesday May 28, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 28, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET
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Peas, Please - S4 E3

  • Friday April 26, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
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My Watermelon Baby - S4 E2

  • Thursday April 25, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
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