Vivian hunts for ramps—an Appalachian wild leek—with renowned bacon purveyor Alan Benton near his home in the Tennessee countryside. The restaurant world goes wild over ramps, after a winter of few fresh vegetables. Vivian’s “ramp dealer” brings her his freshest stash, foraged from the North Carolina mountains. Theo and Flo show off a piglet and a baby goat at the ag show.
Join Vivian for a taste of the holidays as she serves up the best of her Southern cooking.
Vivian’s invitation to cook at the prestigious James Beard House becomes a reality.
Vivian cooks for a supper club and experiments with an eye towards the James Beard House.
