A Chef's Life

Ramp-ing up to Spring

Season 2 Episode 12 | 24m 40s  | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 01/18/15

Expires: 12/31/26

Rating: NR

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