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Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

459 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

I talk with Cookbook authors and Makers obsessed with food

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Episode 25: Travel to Costa Rica with me and Borton Oversea's Travel

November 12, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes

Are you someone that loves traveling and learning about different cultures? Then join me on a Farm to Table tour of Costa Rica! I am super excited to be hosting a culinary food tour to Costa Rica! April 3-10 with Borton Overseas!  Experience the tastes, aromas, and chocolate Plantations in Costa Rica. Not only does this destination boast itself as a prime ecotourism destination, with its volcanoes, rain forests and pura vida lifestyle, but it is also famous for its farm to table culinary e...

Makers of MN Holiday Box Partner: K-Mama Sauce

November 12, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.35 MB

We talk to KC Kye owner of K - Mama Sauce who is a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021 with his "Korean Ketchup the K-Mama Sauce".  The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be ordered here but hurry! There are a limited number of boxes available. Get products from: K Mama Sauce - (Season 2 Episode 50) Bt McElrath Chocolates (Season ...

Episode 24: Chef Michelle Gayer

November 10, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes

I catch up with my friend local chef and entrepreneur Michelle Gayer.  Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Minnesota Bound (Season 3 Episode 58)

November 10, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Our friends and hosts of Minnesota Bound Laura Schara and  Bill Sherck reflect on this history and the legacy of the show as they celebrate their 1000 episodes with a special on Sunday, November 13. Watch episodes here. Interested in the deer camp? Watch here. Follow Minnesota Bound on Instagram Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please sub...

Makers of MN Holiday Box Partner: Sota Cracklers

November 05, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MB

We talk to Laura Muhm owner of Sota Cracklers who is a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021 with her hand-poured soy candles with wooden wicks, which produce a beautiful white flame and a soft sizzle & crackling sound as they burn while smelling of the  Northwoods with Balsam Pine &  Cedar. The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be o...

Isadore Nut Co (Season 3 Episode 57)

November 03, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Tasya Kelen is the maker of Isadore Nuts, the award-winning snacks, and gift that is more than just delicious and good for your body. Tasya had long been passionate about the power of good food.  She also believes hiring inclusively is the most important step to offering opportunities to all workers. She believes her nuts can change the world by being sustainable and providing opportunities. We are excited to showcase their nuts in a special 3-course  Makers of Minnesota Dinner at the Lexin...

Makers of MN Holiday Box Preview: Heathers Dirty Goodness

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MB

We talk to Heather Manley, owner of Heathers Dirty Goodness, ( and Crooked Water Spirits and On Demand Group ) who are a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021. The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be ordered here but hurry! There are a limited number of boxes available. Get products from: K Mama Sauce - (Season 2 Episode 50) Bt M...

R & R Cultivation (Season 3 Episode 56)

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

R&R Cultivation is a local grower in the Twin Cities that specializes in growing organic, gourmet mushrooms. Owner Nick Robinson and Lance Ramm started their first grow in Nick's basement. In two short years, Nick and Lance took R&R Cultivation from a small, basement operation to a fully-scaled urban farm. Today, they supply their fresh, gourmet mushrooms to most co-ops and farmers' markets and all Lunds & Byerlys locations in the Twin Cities. We are excited to showcase their mushrooms in...

515 Productions (Season 3 Episode 55)

October 20, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Lynn Melling and Ian Planchon met on the set of a TV News organization and started 515 Productions, a production company designed to help brands tell their stories through award-winning video production. From scripting to shooting and editing, and everything in between, they collaborate with clients throughout the production process, to create impactful videos that capture attention and build connections with consumers. Their current project, Freshwater, just won  Ian a 2021 Upper Midwest ...

October Lexington Dinner Series Maker: K-Mama Sauce (Season 3 Episode 55)

October 13, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

KC Kye knew from an early age he had a mind for business. KC turned his mama's Korean sauce that she made at home into K-Mama Sauce. KC call's K Mama Sauce the Korean ketchup and after debuting at Farmers Markets and events around the Twin Cities 7 years ago he is now in 50 Target stores and also selling through Amazon.com. K Mama sauce will be a featured Maker at the second  Makers of Minnesota diner at the Lexington in St Paul on October 26th. Get tickets here Each month we will feature ...

October Lexington Dinner Series Maker: Sweetland Orchard (Season 3 Episode 54)

October 06, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Sweetland Orchard is owned by Mike & Gretchen Perbix and operated with the help of their families and friends. Located in Webster Minnesota Sweetland is a Wild Orchard with over 50 varieties of apples.  They are becoming sage experts at growing, pressing, and fermenting apples. And they do it well. They take pride in their transparent growing practices, their impressive varieties of apples, and their platform to share knowledge and information on the process of making cider. Schedule an app...

Comcast RISE Grant Program with Kalyn Hove from Comcast Twin Cities (Season 3 Episode 53)

October 01, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MB

Our guest today is Kalyn Hove Senior Vice President at Comcast Twin Cities talking about the Comcast RISE program. Comcast RISE is a broad initiative that launched in 2020 to provide eligible small businesses owned by people of color including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian Americans,   with the marketing and technology resources and tools they need to grow their businesses and thrive for years to come. The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is giving the Twin Cities $1 million in grants...

Zambezi Biltong (Season 3 Episode 52)

September 29, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Zambezi Biltong is made from only the best 100% farmed beef marinated with six timeless ingredients that are then air-dried and thinly sliced to perfection. The result is a truly authentic "Minnesota Made" meat snack.   Hailing from southern Africa, the founders of Zambezi Biltong Mwila and Ranga are inspired by methods and recipes passed down for countless generations.  Here is how they are taking the Twin Cities snack world by storm in this Makers of Minnesota episode. Support the show Fol...

Lutunji's Bakery (Season 3 Episode 51)

September 22, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Back in 2018, Lutunji Abram, met with the Pastor of a historic church in South Minneapolis to discuss the Charter School for teen parents she developed in partnership with her organization, Voices of Effective Change. Lutunji blessed him with her signature peach cobbler as a sign of respect and gratitude. He took one bite, and Lutunji’s Bakery was born.. Now Lutunji is selling Peach cobbler at events and restaurants around the Twin Cities while she works toward her own brick and mortar Lutun...

Lexington Dinner Series Maker: Aliment Pasta Co (Season 3 Episode 50)

September 15, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

We get a chance to talk with Aliment Pasta company,  a family business; founded by chefs and brothers-in-law Alex Dayton and Matt Kappra to create and share exquisite fresh pasta. Aliment is located in the Food Building in North East Minneapolis and will be one of the featured makers at our First ever Makers Of Minnesota Dinners at the Lexington on September 28. Get tickets here. Get your tickets here and join the folks from Aliment Pasta,  Alemar Cheeses, Red Table Meats, Bakers Field Flou...

Lexington Dinner Series Maker: 3 Leches (Season 3 Episode 49)

September 10, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Marco Zappia, Dustin Nguyen, and Adam Witherspoon are the founders of Tres Leches at Food Building in North East Minneapolis. Tres Leches will be launching soon inside the food building with fermented botanicals, mixers, and various cocktail companions with an event and tasting space. Tres Leches will be one of the featured makers at our First ever Makers Of Minnesota Dinners at the Lexington on September 28. Get your tickets here and join the folks from  Alemar Cheeses, Red Table Meats, B...

Lexington Dinner Series Maker: Red Table Meats (Season 3 Episode 48)

September 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

We get a chance to talk with Mike Phillips from the award-winning food company Red Table Meats located in the Food Building in North East Minneapolis.  Red Table's Meats will be one of the featured makers at our First ever Makers Of Minnesota Dinners at the Lexington on September 28. Get your tickets here and join the folks from  Alemar Cheeses, Red Table Meats, Bakers Field Flour and Bread, and 3leche  as Chef Antonio from the Lexington use their products in a 3-course meal that he feels h...

Recap 25: We reconnect with Lift Bridge Brewery on their Farm Girl Beer re-launch

September 03, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

We re-connect (Season 2 Episode 29) with Brad  Glynn, co-founder, COO, and Sales and Marketing lead for Lift Bridge Brewing Company, a Minnesota-based craft brewery located in Stillwater that has opened a second taproom in Wisconsin and has redesigned their flagship beer, Farm Girl.  Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patre...

Lexington Dinner Series Maker: Alemar Cheese (Season 3 Episode 47 )

September 01, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MB

We get a chance to talk with Alexandra Adams from the award-winning food company Alemar Cheeses located in the Food Building in North East Minneapolis.  Alemar will be one of the featured makers at our First ever Makers Of Minnesota Dinners at the Lexington on September 28. Get your tickets here and join the folks from  Alemar Cheeses, Red Table Meats, Bakers Field Flour and Bread, and 3leche  as Chef Antonio from the Lexington uses their products in a 3-course meal that he feels highlights...

Recap 24: We reconnect with Scenic 61 from the New Scenic Cafe on the eve of their State Fair Foodtruck debut

August 27, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

15 miles up the North Shore from Canal Park is one of Duluth's most celebrated restaurants rebranded as an Airstream food truck called Scenic 61 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.  Chef/owner Scott Graden, has pivoted his Nordic cuisine multiple times to meet the changing restaurant landscape. He is about to embark on the Minnesota State Fair with his Sashimi tuna tacos, a dream he has had for over 20 years. We catch up with Scott before his State Fair debut. Support the show Follow ...

Cookbook Authors Claudine Arndt and Katie Cannon "The Farmer and The Chef" (Season 3 Episode 46)

August 25, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

"The Farmer and the Chef " cookbook features more than 90 chef-driven recipes reflecting the life of food and farming in Minnesota's farm-to-table community.  Photographed by Katie Cannon and Written by Claudine Arndt in conjunction with the Minnesota Farmers Union this book captures the long history between the farmer and the chef. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you apprec...

Recap 23: Lexington Dinner Series Maker: Bakers Field Flour and Bread in the Food Building (Season 2 Episode 25)

August 20, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

We get a chance to have a catch-up call with Wes Gardener from Bakers Field Flour and Bread located in the Food Building in North East Minneapolis.  We last heard about Bakers Field Flour and Bread  (Season 2 Episode 25) and they are going to be one of the featured makers at our First ever Makers Of Minnesota Dinners at the Lexington on September 28. Get your tickets here and join the folks from Bakers Field, Alemar Cheeses, Red Table Meats and 3leche  as Chef Antonio from the Lexington us...

Zestful Designs (Season 3 Episode 45)

August 18, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

Kira Vanderlan owns Zestful Designs. The company provides staging for homes but also provides organizing and decluttering services as well as design. Now that we have spent 18 months in our home listen to how Kira provides a process and a plan for making it beautiful. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please sub...

Episode 23: Hank Shaw Author of the Hook, Line and Supper Cookbook

August 16, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes

Hank Shaw is my guest as we talk about his 5th cookbook "Hook, Line and Supper". Order the book here and check out some of his amazing recipes featuring fish. If you would like to learn more about his other cookbooks and hear more about squirrel hunting subscribe to his podcast here. Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substa...

Episode 23: Hank Shaw Author of the Hook, Line and Supper Cookbook

August 16, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MB

Hank Shaw is my guest as we talk about his 5th cookbook "Hook, Line and Supper". Order the book here and check out some of his amazing recipes featuring fish. If you would like to learn more about his other cookbooks and hear more about squirrel hunting subscribe to his podcast here. Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US)

Recap 22 with Kristy Boike Author "Rise Up Little Bluebirds" from Rudolph's Bluebird Houses (Season 2 Episode 6)

August 13, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

We had the opportunity to catch up with Kristy Boike who with her father Ron,  developed Rudolphs Bluebird Houses, a Bluebird House-making company. The Bluebird House making was a way to process the grief that  Ron was feeling from the loss of his wife from Breast Cancer.  (Listen to that episode here: Rudolphs Bluebird Houses Season 2 Episode 6) Fast forward two years as Kristy Boike releases her book on children's grief called "Rise Up Little Bluebirds", published by Makers Of Minnesota...

Grass Fed Cattle Company (Season 3 Episode 44)

August 10, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Jared and Valerie Luhmen are grass-fed cattle farmers. They also provide an opportunity for people in the Twin Cities metro area to purchase high-quality, honest, affordable, and delicious 100% grass-fed beef in bulk – from the farm to your plate with a convenient pickup location in Minneapolis. Grass-Fed Cattle Co does all the hard work,  simplifying the process to make it quick, easy, and affordable to enjoy a safe and delicious meal, all the while knowing exactly where your meat came from...

Greater Fergus Falls with TC Chocolates (Season 3 Episode 43)

August 04, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MB

Greater Fergus Falls finishes their "Meet the Maker" series to promote the burgeoning maker's scene in Fergus Falls. In this episode, we meet Kristin and Josh Mohagen from TC Chocolate. TC Chocolates are a favorite of chocolate fanatics and have won many awards and are manufactured right in Fergus Falls. Greater Fergus Falls is underwriting a few Makers of Minnesota episodes this Summer to highlight their maker community. Check out Greater Fergus Falls on Facebook and see what they have to ...

Latitude Studios Co (Season 3 Episode 42)

July 28, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

 Andy Berg worked in the corporate office setting for more than 15 years as an engineer. And then, 2020: cue the pandemic. Latitude Studios is a solution born from a problem, as all the best ones are. Andy and his wife Sarah were thrust into work-from-home life, as many of us were, in 2020. and they needed a separated workspace that was, in fact, not in their home. Thus, the idea of building studios out of shipping containers was born. The new shipping container - workspace studio allowed An...

Lakes Supply Company (Season 3 Episode 41)

July 21, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Larry Sickman started Lakes Supply Co (@lakessupplyco)  to bring custom-crafted designs directly to those who love lake life: cabin owners, lake homeowners, anglers, watersports, and camping enthusiasts, or anybody that has fun on or around their favorite lake. It all started when his family went to the North Shore and he wanted a unique shirt to commemorate the trip. All of the shirts felt cookie-cutter, and when he found one that he liked when he returned to work after his trip, a co-wor...

Betty And Earls Biscuits (Season 3 Episode 40)

July 14, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Jason Matheson launched Betty and Earl's Biscuits after his friend and business partner Jen Lueck convinced him they were something special that needed to be shared. Adrienne Odom, their partner, and baker joined the team, and they started making the flaky, delicious biscuits that northerners and southerners alike dream of at Potluck in Roseville. What's next for Betty and Earl's? Listen to the podcast and find out where they will be popping up next. Support the show Follow the Makers of Min...

Greater Fergus Falls with Du-Ha (Season 3 Episode 39)

July 07, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MB

Greater Fergus Falls kicks off their "Meet the Maker" series to promote the burgeoning maker's scene in Fergus Falls. In this episode, we meet Dan Ouren from DU-HA . Du-Ha is the first vehicle storage system designed to fit conveniently out of the way, under the back seat of your pickup and it is designed and manufactured right in Fergus Falls. Greater Fergus Falls is underwriting a few Makers of Minnesota episodes this Summer to highlight their maker community. Check out Greater Fergus Fa...

Brand Builders Marketplace (Season 3 Episode 38)

June 30, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Kate Labrosse  is a consultant that took her years of expertise and created the Brand Builders marketplace at Keg and Case in St Paul. Each quarter brands will be mentored on packaging, pricing, strategy, and also get real-world experience by being on the shelves at Keg and Case market.  Launch parties, influencer campaigns, and video meet the makers series are all part of helping get Makers launched. Currently, the market is recruiting for the October-December holiday season. at Keg and Ca...

Recap 21: We catch up with our friends at Smude Oil (Season 1 Episode 38)

June 25, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Our friends at Smude Sunflower oil Jenni and Tom have been busy creating new oils, improving their packaging for their popcorn, and launching a co-packing business. Hear their original episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/279181/episodes/1157849 Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My news...

Sta Active (Season 3 Episode 37)

June 23, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16 MB

Founded by four proven entrepreneurs – two physical therapists and two fitness industry veterans – Stā Active is a new company dedicated to keeping active people active. They have developed the Fiix Elbow. This is a first-ever machine to automate a proven, clinical process for people to treat lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) at home for maximum convenience, value, and long-term success.   Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. S...

Recap 20: We catch up with Lost Capital Foods (Season 3 Episode 10)

June 18, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MB

We caught up with DJ and Anastasia Bocchetti hot of their Zest Fest 2021 Silver medal Award Winning and on the Eve of the Stone Arch Bridge Festival in Minneapolis this weekend. Catch their original episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/279181/episodes/6538654 Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subsc...

Bella Virtu Organics (Season 3 Episode 36)

June 16, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MB

Claire Powell is the founder of Bella Virtu Organics. Claire is originally from England and now lives in Minnesota.. After 25 years of working in corporations, she wanted to find a company she could be positive about and use the brand as a way to share positive messages around beauty and aging. Bella Virtu believes inner beauty is the most important kind and any beauty routine should be a moment of joy and self-love, not a damage-control regime. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesot...

Friendship Beverage (Season 3 Episode 35)

June 09, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Graham Petersburg is creating functional beverages at  Friendship Beverage company with his new product lines Juni and Chirp.  Chirp is a  bright, delicious flavored water full of energy and no bitterness in flavors like watermelon, blueberry, and mango.  Juni is a juice brand full of botanicals that have the power to impact your health with formulations like calm, immunity, focus, and glow. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Sen...

Greater Fergus Falls with Creative Handmade Goods and BC Woodshop (Season 3 Episode 34)

June 02, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Greater Fergus Falls, kicks off their "Meet the Maker" series to promote the burgeoning maker's scene in Fergus Falls. In this episode we meet Brian Christensen from BC Woodshop and Jan Werkau founder of SoapWerks Naturals and Creative Handmade Goods, a store in downtown Fergus falls that features the products of over 40 makers within a 25-mile radius of the store.  Greater Fergus Falls is underwriting 3 Makers of Minnesota episodes this Summer to highlight their maker community and invites...

Stephanie Hansen on the Makers of Minnesota with Tyson Schnitker (Season 3 Episode 33)

May 26, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MB

Upon completion of my interview with Skaalven Distillery founder Tyson Schnitker, he suggested that someone should interview me, to hear my story and get the background of how the MakersofMn podcast came to be. It sounded fun so Tyson and I switched chairs for this unique episode where the Interviewer becomes the interviewee. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the...

Elderberry Queen (Season 3 Episode 32)

May 19, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Lindsey Christianson is the  "Elderberry Queen". She started making batches of her immune-boosting Elderberry Syrup in her home kitchen and has since expanded to internet sales and health and wellness stores throughout the midwest. Hear how she brings this ancient syrup formulation based on the Elderberry Flower into our homes. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate t...

Pryes Brewing (Season 3 Episode 31)

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Jeremy Pryes is brewing "prize" winning beer at Pryes Brewery on the banks of the Mississippi River near the North Loop in Minneapolis.  This is one of my favorite taprooms. The taproom is dog friendly with a huge outdoor patio and a menu full of delicious pub favorites Pryes is not only doing it right in the beer department but in the people department. Hear their story here on this @Makersofmn episode Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Make...

Sota Cracklers Candle Company (Season 3 Episode 30)

May 05, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Laura Muhm created the "Minnesota  Candle" the Sota Crackler! Actually, the name of the made-in-Minnesota candles is partly derived from the crackling wooden wicks they use!  Laura is hometown proud and names her scents after places & things that are uniquely Minnesotan, like the piney Northwoods scent, or the Mosquito Bite scent made with citronella & mint. Sota Crackler's are high-quality naturally smoke-less soy wax candles, beautifully designed poured by hand, in small batches. Support ...

So Good So You (Season 3 Episode 29)

April 28, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

Rita Katona and her husband, Eric Hall, co-founded So Good So You Juice Company in 2016. The company provides immune-boosting, probiotic, plant-based juice shots that are cold-pressed with natural ingredients known to improve immune system health. In the past 18 months, So Good So You has grown more than 380 percent.  Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to [email protected] If you appreciate the work we...

Red Head Creamery (Season 3 Episode 28)

April 21, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Redhead Creamery has been making ridiculously good, artisan cheese on their family dairy farm since 2013.  The dream for this sustainable and eco-friendly creamery has been a dream of the founder (natural redhead) Alise Sjostrom’s since she was 16.  Today you can tour the creamery, host your event in their private space on the farm, or simply hang out to sample some cheese and have a pint in their cheese shop!  Hear their story about making award-winning cheese with milk from their own cows...

Craftmade Aprons (Season 3 Episode 27)

April 14, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB

Kate Meier started Craftmade Aprons when her chef son asked her to sew him an apron. After her first attempt, she started working with her other two chef sons to tweak the design and create customizations that fit the diverse needs of the culinary community. Together with Trent Taher, her business partner, they have weathered the pandemic and are moving into chef's coats in a collaboration with US Foods. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Mak...

Hobby Farmer Canning Company (Season 3 Episode 26)

April 07, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Jeff Cerise and his partners at Hobby Farmer Canning Company are passionate makers of delicious, hand-crafted foods and beverages. Their products are based on family recipes and adapted to today’s tastes. What started with pickles, beets, and other vegetables has kept going with Switchels and now their new Hard Switchel.   Switchel has been considered an amazingly refreshing health elixir for centuries. Like their popular N/A Switchel Fizz,  Hobby Farmer Hard Switchel is gluten-free, made w...

Ruth's Gourmet Meatballs (Season 3 Episode 25)

March 31, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MB

Bruce Bacon is a serial entrepreneur having moved back to his hometown of Two Harbors Minnesota to  launch Ruth's Vegetarian Gourmet Meatballs Ruth’s meatballs are filled with the cleanest ingredients not soy, fillers, dyes, nitrates, MSG, or corn syrup,. The meatballs are made in small batches from real ingredients you can find in your very own kitchen and Ruth's gives back 20% of the family's profits to charity.  Buy Ruth's online here or find them at your local HyVee, Jerrys, The Co-ops,...

Harmony Cricket Farm (Season 3 Episode 24)

March 24, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

I talked with Harmony Cricket Farm founder Tammy Mann as she works through her product line up on her quest to bring the goodness of cricket nutrition to the Twin Cities. What’s the deal with all the excitement around crickets and cricket farming? It’s pretty simple. Crickets are a very complete protein. They mature quickly, can be farmed without a lot of natural resources, and can be ground into powders and flours, making them easy to add to baked goods and smoothies, thereby upping the p...

Earl Gilles Distillery (Season 3 Episode 23)

March 17, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

Jesse Held has been a fixture on the Twin Cities craft cocktail scene heading up numerous cocktail programs around town at some of our most prestigious establishments. Now it's his turn to embarking on this next phase by opening the Earl Giles Distillery in North East Minneapolis. The new space gives Earl Giles Distillery the opportunity to add spirits to their wildly successful cocktail mixers, elixirs, and syrups menu. from Earl Giles Bottling Company.  Look for the Distillery to make eve...

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