A Chef's Life Season 1 Episode 1
A Chef's Life
Season 1

Ep 1. Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea

  • TV-G
  • September 10, 2013
  • 24 min
  • 8.7  (7)

"In the premiere episode of A Chef's Life, titled "Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea," we are introduced to Chef Vivian Howard and her husband Ben Knight, who moved from New York back to Vivian's hometown in North Carolina to open a restaurant named The Chef & the Farmer.

The episode begins with Vivian excitedly discussing the upcoming arrival of the first crop of sweet corn from a local farm. She talks about how important it is for her restaurant to use locally-sourced ingredients to support the local economy and to provide her customers with the freshest food possible.

We are then introduced to the team at The Chef & the Farmer, including Vivian and Ben's sous chef, floormen, and prep cooks. We see them prepping and cooking dishes for the upcoming dinner service, including a dessert made with sweet corn.

Vivian is also shown meeting with a representative from a luxury tea company, who is trying to convince her to use their tea in the restaurant. Vivian is hesitant to spend so much money on tea and questions whether her customers will be willing to pay the premium price for it.

In between all of this, we get a glimpse into Vivian and Ben's personal life, including their daughter's dance recital and their struggles with getting their son to eat his vegetables.

The episode ends with the dinner rush at The Chef & the Farmer, where we see the team working together to create delicious dishes using the fresh, local ingredients that Vivian is so devoted to.

Overall, "Sweet Corn & Expensive Tea" sets the stage for what is sure to be a fantastic season of A Chef's Life, showcasing Vivian Howard's passion for local ingredients, community, and cooking."

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  • First Aired
    September 10, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.7  (7)