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Season 16 • Episode 8 • Mint Mark, Vitruvian Farms, Ramp Sausage
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Wisconsin Foodie Season 16, Episode 8: Mint Mark, Vitruvian Farms, Ramp Sausage
At Mint Mark in Madison, Chef Sean Pharr demonstrates how seasonally-driven cooking comes together. He showcases foraging-level relationships with Vitruvian Farms, crafts next-level ramp sausage and cooks with insanely gorgeous oyster mushrooms. Watch how Pharr uses peak Midwest ingredients to craft simple, expressive plates. Watch Wisconsin Foodie Season 16, Episode 8 Mint Mark, Vitruvian Farms, Ramp Sausage in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Wisconsin Foodie Season 16, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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