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The Best Episodes of A Chef's Life Season 3

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A character-driven documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, left the big city to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 1 - Stop, Squash and Roll
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    #1 - Stop, Squash and Roll

    S3:E1

    With squash season in full effect, trouble with the twins, staffing issues at the Boiler Room, and a new cookbook overloading her plate, Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johna over a Southern classic: squash and onions. Despite nerves, Vivian plays it cool on camera, as Ben and all of Kinston anticipate her appearance on The Today Show.

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  2. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 2 - Pretty In Peach
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    #2 - Pretty In Peach

    S3:E2

    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.

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  3. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 3 - Gettin' Figgy With It
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    #3 - Gettin' Figgy With It

    S3:E3

    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.

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  4. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 4 - Pickle Perfect
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    #4 - Pickle Perfect

    S3:E4

    Vivian visits a friend, who serves homemade pickles, chicken salad and chocolate cake. Ben and Vivian also audition a new chef.

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  5. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 5 - Prickly Business
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    #5 - Prickly Business

    S3:E5

    Vivian learns that picking okra is a prickly business and receives a crash course in food styling during a photo session for her cookbook. Scott Barton, Vivian's mentor, visits the restaurant and they discuss the African roots of okra.

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  6. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 6 - If You Can't Beet 'Em...
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    #6 - If You Can't Beet 'Em...

    S3:E6

    Vivian learns to make pickled beets. She also incorporates beets into an unconventional chocolate cake for Ms. Mary's 89th birthday.

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  8. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 7 - A Casserole Says Plenty
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    #7 - A Casserole Says Plenty

    S3:E7

    A new manager signs on at the Boiler Room; and a family reunion features an impressive spread of home-cooked casseroles.

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  9. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 8 - Honey, I'm Home!
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    #8 - Honey, I'm Home!

    S3:E8

    Vivian makes chicken livers drizzled with hot honey. Ben preps for his art show in Durham, N.C. and Vivian checks out the city's restaurants.

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  10. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 9 - They Call 'Em 'Bagas
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    #9 - They Call 'Em 'Bagas

    S3:E9

    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.

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  11. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 10 - Gone Clamming, Part I
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    #10 - Gone Clamming, Part I

    S3:E10

    Vivian heads to the Charleston’s Wine and Food Festival, the South’s premiere gathering of world-class chefs and food folk. Her jam-packed schedule includes the prestigious “perfectly paired” dinner at Frank Lee’s High Cotton Restaurant. A clamming trip with lowcountry legend, “Clammer Dave” adds a bit adventure to her everyday.

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  12. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 11 - Gone Clamming, Part II
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Gone Clamming, Part II

    S3:E11

    Conclusion. Charleston, S.C., is visited. Included: the Waffle House Smackdown; the proper way to open a clam; and clam hash.

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  13. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 12 - What's Your Beef?
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    #12 - What's Your Beef?

    S3:E12

    After some initial hiccups, Vivian’s whole cow program finds its groove. Mrs. Scarlett shows her how to make a classic cubed steak, inciting an epic tantrum from Flo. Vivian nervously heads to New York to meet her new editor as work on her upcoming cookbook continues.

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  14. A Chef's Life Season 3 Episode 13 - One Potato, New Potato
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    #13 - One Potato, New Potato

    S3:E13

    Vivian judges the Southern Sides competition at the annual BBQ Festival alongside Mrs. Scarlett and Ms. Lillie, who prove to be finicky judges. Vivian follows up with a take on the BBQ plate, featuring a crispy potato salad. When the Avett Brothers stop by the restaurant for dinner, the entire staff, including Vivian, serve up a side of girly giddiness.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Stop, Squash and Roll" is the best rated episode of "A Chef's Life" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Pretty In Peach".