Cooking with a Southern Flame

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Cooking with a Southern Flame
Follow the crazy cooking adventures of renowned chef Sydney Meers, as he travels the South in his old pickup truck, Butch, pulling together a great meal, one town at a time. Along the way, he crosses paths with a host of colorful characters -- farmers, watermen, artisans and other assorted foodies and eccentrics.
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Season 1 Episode 1 | 28m 57s | CC

Cowboy Syd explores the cuisine and culture of Virginia's Eastern Shore.

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