Each episode takes viewers behind the scenes, from the farm to the industrial kitchen at the Culinary Vegetable Institute, where Farmer Lee and chefs like Emma Bengtsson, Curtis Duffy, Jenner Tomaska, and Rachael Ray use the farm’s harvests to craft innovative and mouth-watering dishes. From beet granita with cured salmon and chilled corn soup to Thai-spiced shepherd’s pie and crab-stuffed burrata with roasted watermelon, each dish showcases the vibrant flavors of nature’s bounty. The chefs don’t just cook—they experiment, innovate, and collaborate to push the boundaries of what can be done with farm-fresh produce.
“The Chef’s Garden” invites viewers into a world where flavors and creativity meet, and the farm’s vibrant offerings fuel the culinary imagination.
Chef Jamie Simpson is the Chef Liaison at the Culinary Vegetable Institute and The Chef's Garden. He works with chefs, restaurants, and brands to menu and recipe test items, putting vegetables at the forefront. The Chef's Garden is his backyard and his inspiration. He and Farmer Lee walk the property picking edible flowers and bring them to the kitchen to make a dish that showcases edible flowers in a savory space that looks like a work of art and tastes delicious.
Watch his creativity come to life in The Chef’s Garden series, now streaming on FYI! We invite you to be part of the conversation! Follow The Chef’s Garden on social media using the hashtag #TheChefsGarden, and connect with us as we share more behind-the-scenes moments, recipes, and highlights from the series.