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Taking a moment to dance with the lovely bride. Off the grid. Charcoal. Wood. Fire. https://thedepartmentoffood.com/foodsourcing daily 0.75 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58910715893fc0ca96b1c179/1684963642397-YNN3NJIQU2O21KNV89L8/bread.JPG FOOD SOURCING - Fresh artisan bread, herbs, Parmesan, and garlic prepared with organic, small-batch local grains. Fresh artisan bread, herbs, Parmesan, and garlic prepared with organic, small-batch local grains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58910715893fc0ca96b1c179/1684963660115-QYO39HC6W8VHU0JQ89YN/corn.jpg FOOD SOURCING - Seasonal grilled corn and vegetable salad made with locally sourced produce. 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Chef Stephen Lee preparing soil and planting seeds in a garden for farm-to-table sourcing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58910715893fc0ca96b1c179/1532076189835-XUUDOVERHYZ3B06230XH/STEPHEN%2BON%2BTHE%2BFARM.jpg FOOD SOURCING - Chef Stephen Lee standing with a local farmer in a field, ingredient sourcing for his farm-to-table menus. Chef Stephen Lee standing with a local farmer in a field, ingredient sourcing for his farm-to-table menus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58910715893fc0ca96b1c179/1532076190947-1WKEXITFXPFHBCHEZE4G/STEPHEN%2BRAISED%2BBEDS.jpg FOOD SOURCING - Chef Stephen Lee building a raised garden bed as part of his hands-on food sourcing and farm-to-table approach. Chef Stephen Lee building a raised garden bed as part of his hands-on food sourcing and farm-to-table approach. https://thedepartmentoffood.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58910715893fc0ca96b1c179/67d53697-c26f-498e-b5f2-352ba9f8f44c/farm-to-table-dinner-party.jpg CONTACT