Vivian Howard

Vivian Howard is a chef; the award-winning author of the cookbooks Deep Run Roots, a New York Times bestseller, and This Will Make It Taste Good; the creator and star of the public television shows Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life, which won Peabody, Emmy, and James Beard awards; and a restaurateur whose offerings include Chef & the Farmer, Benny’s Big Time, Handy & Hot, and Lenoir. She is also a Garden & Gun contributing editor and writes the magazine’s Country Accent column.

Food & Drink

The recipes and advice from Jenny Fitch and North Carolina’s Fearrington House Restaurant still resonate

Country Accent

When it comes to expressing affection, Vivian Howard doesn’t mince words

Country Accent

Nothing frenzies and frazzles like going on vacation

Country Accent

Why rural folks don’t seem to mind long drives

Country Accent

For Vivian Howard, the population is sometimes too many and often just enough

Country Accent

Meaningful holiday giving doesn’t have to be duller than a sack of potatoes

Country Accent

Outdoor pursuits don’t always come naturally

Country Accent

With the power to christen (even a cocktail) comes great responsibility

Country Accent

The pressures of the last year find release in a dream day by the water

Home for the Holidays

In Eastern North Carolina, a beloved grocery store goes all out