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Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

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I talk with Cookbook authors and Makers obsessed with food

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Lisa Steele

July 13, 2024 12:30 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Lisa Steele is a fifth-generation chicken keeper who shares her profound knowledge of poultry tips, egg facts, recipes, and more from her farm in Maine. Along the way Lisa has expanded her brand from taking care and raising chickens to mastering ways to use their lovely eggs. Lisa is the author of the "Fresh Eggs Daily" Cookbook, Blogger at "Coop to Kitchen" and host of the show "Welcome To My Farm." Lisa talked about when she perfected omelets and souffles and how satisfied she felt! Havi...

Tamron Hall & Lish Steiling

June 28, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

We chat with Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist Tamron Hall and her good friend, award-winning chef Lish Steiling about their new book, "A Confident Cook." When Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling first met while working at the Today show, they never imagined their friendship would lead to kitchen adventures filled with laughs. In the book, “A Confident Cook” they share that same empowerment and excitement with those just beginning to cook. This book guides beginning cooks and seasoned...

Jeremy Intille - Minneapolis Pastry Chef

June 07, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

When I first saw Jeremy Intille on the Jason Show, I knew we had to connect. He reminds me of the rock and roll pastry chef you want to see and hear what he is going to do next. He is sassy, funny, talented, and oh so sweet. Watch his segment here: Jeremy won the first competition of the season in Episode 1 of the Food Networks, “Next Baking Master Paris,” Continuing to do very well on the show – watch episodes every Monday at 8 ct on Food Network. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-...

A Makers of Minnesota Edition

May 31, 2024 14:13 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

I first discovered these fantastic chocolate bonbons from my friend Laurie at the Golden Fig. They are so beautiful and equally delicious. They are the creations of local chocolatier Denny Rain from Cocoa Flake Mn. I was delighted to gift them to in our Mother's Day edition of “Taste Buds With Stephanie.” Listen to the podcast to learn more about this talented Minnesota Maker, and watch for her chocolate shop to open this Fall in Robbinsdale. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-suppo...

Bentley Gillman, head Distiller at Tattersall Distilling, forager and cocktail book author

May 03, 2024 23:18 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

We had a blast catching up with Bentley Gillman and talking about his new foraging cocktail book, "Cocktails in Bloom," which is available for pre-order. You can find ingredients to forage when heading into the woods or even your backyard. Bentley combines his love of the wilderness with his passion for distilling at Tattersall and making beautiful spirits, cocktails, and mocktails. He shared a recipe with me for “Vermouth” that I tried with “Ground Ivy” or “Creeping Charlie.” * Gather 1 c...

Makers of Minnesota Edition

April 19, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

It was really fun to catch up with Dana Thompson, formerly co-creator of Minneapolis’s Owamni. and now founder of a new hemp-derived, low-dose THC/CBD cannabis seltzer featuring the Indigenous botanicals of North America called Heti. “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Heti, a line of new botanical beverages that celebrate the plants around us,” said Thompson. Heti is launching four flavors—River Path, Woodland Edge, Meadow Cat Nap, and Marshland Harvest—which can also be purchased in...

Jon Kung

April 05, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Jon Kung grew up as a “third-culture” kid: born in Los Angeles, raised in Hong Kong and Toronto, and now living in Detroit. When the pandemic shut down his immensely popular pop-up, he turned to social media as a creative way to teach and inspire. With over 1.7 million followers on TikTok and over 550,000 on YouTube, his logical next step was a cookbook, and Jon Kung’s “Kung Food” is here. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my wor...

Dan Pashman, host of "The Sporkful" podcast is coming to the Twin Cities

March 15, 2024 22:44 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Dan Pashman has accomplished many things. Podcast host of the food podcast “The Sporkful,” pasta shape creator of Cascatelli that Time magazine named the best invention of the year. Now, he is going on the road with the Cascatelli story and his new cookbook, “Anything’s Pastable.” Thank you for reading Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it. As a companion to the cookbook, he is hosting a live podcast he has deemed Mission: ImPASTAble, which tells the i...

Tim Niver talks with us about the hospitalilty industry in the Twin Cities

March 08, 2024 18:39 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Tim started a podcast called Niver Niver Land, where he talks with other restaurant owners and compares notes on the state of the state, amongst rising food and labor costs. We caught up with Tim Niver to get his thoughts on the state of the state after reading a New York Times article in which 30 top chefs shared their opinions on the current restaurant scene (the article is unlocked here). Thank you for reading Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter. This post is public, so feel free to share it. ...

Snack Media Group

February 16, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Did you see this video from Billy’s Sushi pop up on your Instagram feed around Valentines Day? I did. And I knew it was the work of my “Dishing With Stephanies Dish” latest podcast guest, Hector Cortes, CEO of Snack Media Group. It was really fun connecting with Hector a few weeks back to talk about social media trends and how video content creators are changing the media landscape for small businesses in the age of TikTok and Reels. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publ...

Heirloom Collaborative

January 26, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of "Makers of Minnesota," host Stephanie interviews guest Rachel Ingber, founder of heirloomcollab.com. Rachel specializes in helping individuals preserve their family recipes and heirlooms by creating personalized cookbooks. She discusses her journey of creating a cookbook for her husband's grandmother and how the positive reception from family and friends inspired her to turn this into a business. Rachel explains the process of collecting recipes from clients, collaborating...

Crooked Water Spirits

January 19, 2024 16:04 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Welcome to another episode of "Dishing with Stephanie's Dish." On February 6, at The Lexington in St Paul, we are hosting a Makers of Minnesota 4-course paired cocktail dinner featuring Crooked Water Spirits founded by Heather Manley. This woman-owned, Minnesota-made spirits company is bringing luxury spirits to our bars and tables and, in the case of the “Manleys Old Fashioned”, our Sun Country flights! Episode Transcript Follows: Stephanie [00:00:15]: Hello, everybody, and welcome to ...

Makers of Minnesota

January 18, 2024 23:39 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MB

Hello Subscribers to the Makers of Minnesota Podcast. In 2024, I have decided to sunset the Makers of Minnesota Podcast in this format. After 6 years and 378 podcasts - this podcast will be bookmarked. The “Makers of Minnesota” will become a brand extension folded into my other work. I’ll still be podcasting at “Dishing with StephaniesDish” and covering all your favorite food and drink makers. It just does not make sense for me to have multiple podcasts going with so many platform option...

Dry Wit is the Non Alcoholic Wine Company started by Megan Dayton & Peder Schweigert

January 12, 2024 13:30 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Welcome to another episode of "Dishing with Stephanie's Dish." On January 31, 2023, at The Lexington in St Paul, we are hosting a Makers of Minnesota Dry Dinner featuring Dry Wit, a Non-alcoholic wine alternative founded by Megan Dayton and Peder Schweigert. Today, we're diving into the world of innovative nonalcoholic beverages with our guests Megan Dayton and Peder Scheigert. We'll explore the rising trend of nonalcoholic options, especially DryWit, a nonalcoholic wine, and its impact on...

Red Head Creamery & Cheese Grotto

December 01, 2023 14:36 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

FULL SHOW TRANSCRIPT FOLLOWS: Stephanie [00:00:15]: Hello, everybody, and welcome to the podcast. We are talking with 2 powerful women today in the cheese world. We're talking with Jessica Sennett from Cheese Grotto and our friend Alise Sjostrom from Redhead Creamery. Alise fromRed Head Creamery has been on the program before. Jessica, this is your first time. Welcome. Jessica [00:00:35]: Alise Yes. Thank you. Thank you for having us. Stephanie [00:00:38]: Okay. You guys are in collab...

Northern Waters Smokehaus Cookbook, "Smoke On The Waterfront"

November 10, 2023 14:09 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Welcome to another episode of the “Dishing With Stephanie’s Dish Podcast” Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the culinary scene of Duluth with special guests Greg Conley, Ned Netzel, and Nick Peloquin, authors of the cookbook "Smoke on the Waterfront" from Northern Waters Smokehaus. The hosts discuss the ins and outs of creating the cookbook, the significance of preserving food in the northern climate, and the upcoming expansion of the Northern Waters Smokehaus Along the way, they share...

Mousse Sparkling Wine Co. (Season 5 Episode 34)

November 03, 2023 12:36 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

Welcome to another episode of the Makers of Minnesota podcast, where we introduce you to cool people doing cool things. Today, we have a special guest, Josie Boyle, from Mousse Sparkling Wine Company based in Jordan, Minnesota. Josie shares her journey of working in the wine industry for over 15 years, including her experience at a Michigan winery specializing in sparkling wines. Discover how her passion for sparkling wine and her desire to work with Minnesota-grown grapes led her to establi...

Tim Mulligan

October 27, 2023 12:30 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

Welcome to another episode of Makers of Minnesota! In today's episode, our host, Stephanie, sits down with the talented Tim Mulligan, author of the book "A Perfect Ten Party Edition." Tim's book is filled with 70 recipes that are perfect for hosting parties and making them a breeze. From delicious drinks and great recipes to fun games, Tim's cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves entertaining. Join us as Stephanie and Tim discuss his inspiration for writing the book, his love for Palm ...

Mathew Batt, Author, "The Last Supper Club, A Waiters Requiem"

October 20, 2023 12:33 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Welcome to another episode of Makers of Minnesota! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Mathew Batt, the author of "The Last Supper Club, A Waiters Requiem." We dive into his book, which showcases his experience working at a renowned restaurant that unfortunately closed its doors. Stephanie, our host, chats with Mathew about his background, his time in the restaurant industry, and the memorable characters he encountered along the way. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supporte...

Du Nord Social Spirits - Season 5 Episode 33

October 06, 2023 11:30 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Montana, the founder of Du Nord Social Spirits. You may remember Chris from our previous interview when his distillery was starting a few years ago. But since then, his journey has been nothing short of remarkable. From surviving the devastating events surrounding the murder of George Floyd to expanding, rebranding, and retooling his business, Chris has experienced a renaissance. Join us as we hear from Chris himself about the...

Amy Theilen

September 30, 2023 12:50 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Makers of Minnesota"! In today's episode, the incredible Amy Theilen joins us to discuss her latest book, "Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others." Amy takes us on a journey through her writing process, sharing how the book evolved during the pandemic and the mixed emotions she experienced. Amy reveals her secrets to creating a relaxed and enjoyable gathering with delicious recipes and menu ideas. Plus, we'll explore the unexpecte...

Duluth's Best Bread - Season 5 Episode 32

September 22, 2023 11:30 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MB

Welcome to another episode of the Makers of Minnesota Podcast! Host Stephanie Hansen sits down with Robert Lillegard, the mastermind behind Duluth's Best Bread, in today's installment. Stephanie recently visited Art in Bayfront Park in Duluth and indulged in some of the incredible breads and pastries. Join them as they dive into the history of Duluth's Best Bread, learn about the baking industry, and explore the unique collaborations they have been working on with local breweries and ciderie...

Wet Dog (Season 5 Episode 31)

September 15, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MB

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Makers of Minnesota! In today's episode, we dive into the world of pet products and meet a company that is making a splash in the industry. Say hello to Wet Dog, an online retailer that offers high-quality pet products and gives back to dog rescues with every purchase. We'll hear from Heather Johnson, the sales and marketing expert behind Create it's Wet Dog shampoo, as she shares insights into the challenges of the competitive shampoo market and ...

Nosh Posh (Season 5 Episode 30)

September 08, 2023 11:30 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

On today's episode, we dive into snack foods with Nosh Posh. With a focus on unique and healthy products, Tatiana Freeman brings her passion for Bi-POC and Women-owned businesses into an innovative snack vending machine, corporate gift box, and snack subscription business. We will explore her experiences with social media, the importance of resilience and resourcefulness, and the plans for expansion and partnerships. Stay tuned for an exciting and inspiring episode of Makers of Minnesota ...

Janet's Finest Compotes (Season 5 Episode 29)

September 01, 2023 11:30 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MB

On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, we hear from Angela Comeck and Jessica Ammel, daughters of Janet Birkin, as they share how they turned their family recipe into Janet’s Finest Compotes, a successful company. They discuss the unique flavors of their compotes, the difference between jelly and compote, and how they maintain high standards of quality set by their mother. The guests discuss their unexpected success during the pandemic, their direct-to-consumer growth, and how cheeseboard p...

United Goods (Season 5 Episode 28)

August 25, 2023 11:30 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Welcome back to Makers of Minnesota! Today, we have a special guest, Christie Johnson, the creative mind behind United Goods. Christie is a talented artist who shares her passion for illustration and collaboration in her work. Christie's journey in the art world has been filled with surprises and successes, from her notebook filled with ideas to her unique artwork that can't be found in big box stores. Tune in as we delve into her story, from her beginnings in greeting cards and event design...

Kul Mocks (Season 5 Episode 27)

August 18, 2023 11:30 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, Stephanie interviews Danielle Goss, the founder of Kul Mocks, a woman-owned beverage brand that offers non-alcoholic mocktails. Despite having no prior experience in the industry, Danielle and her husband were determined to provide a fun and social drinking alternative that caters to health and wellness enthusiasts. In this episode, the couple shares how they adapted to the pandemic's limitations by leveraging virtual meetings and social media to pro...

Dampfwerk Distilling (Season 5 Episode 26)

August 11, 2023 11:45 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, Stephanie talks with Ralf and Mary Loeffelholz, the founders of Dampfwerk Distilling Ralf and Mary share the unique story of how they found their niche-producing high-quality spirits, fruit brandies, and liqueurs. They also talk about the importance of having a strong team with diverse skills and how this has contributed to the success of their product. Additionally, they discuss the development of their cocktail lounge and the unique menu featuring c...

Flicker and Fizz (Season 5 Episode 25)

August 04, 2023 11:30 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, I interview Jessica Berglin, the founder of Flicker and Fizz. This candle-making company specializes in vintage glassware candles and cocktail pairings. Jessica shares her journey from hosting themed birthday parties to creating a successful business with the help of her passion for creative entrepreneurship. Listeners will learn about the different types of vintage glassware Jessica collects and her techniques for creating seasonal scents and cocktail...

Teena Anderson is the Anoka Grilling Queen

July 28, 2023 06:32 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Today we have a special guest joining us, Teena Anderson - the Anoka Grilling Queen from Anoka Meats! Teena owns Anoka Meat and Sausage, a full-time grill located outside her butcher shop. But her journey to becoming the Grilling Queen was not always on the menu. Teena reinvented herself after leaving the corporate world and living in a diner for 20 years. Now, she's a thriving entrepreneur in the culinary world. Today, we'll dive into Teena's fascinating story - from starting a small salad...

Soul Grain (Season 5 Episode 24)

July 14, 2023 12:34 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this episode of Makers of Minnesota, host Stephanie speaks with Liza Jackson and Sylvia Williams, founders of Soul Grain. The pandemic led to an increase in new ideas and people in packaged goods, with social media playing a big role. The conversation focuses on their granola flavors which are a unique and healthier alternative to sugary products. The granola has a light, crispy crunch, and a unique Lemon Meringue High flavor, made with THC with more flavors in development. They also dis...

Courage & Clay (Season 5 Episode 23)

July 07, 2023 11:30 - 14 minutes - 9.64 MB

Our guest this week is Brittany Wisner of @courageclay, and she's a true master of sculpting with Sculpy polymer clay!⁠ Brittany shares her insights on all things market season, from researching potential events to how to stand out as a vendor. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, including how she mixes and colors clay, cuts out her designs and bakes the finished products.⁠ Check out the episode now on your favorite podcast app, and let us know what you think i...

Trent Pheifer Is Cooking all of Ina Garten's Recipes from her book and website

June 30, 2023 12:30 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

On this episode of “Dishing with Stephanie’s Dish,” Stephanie interviews Trent Pheifer, blogger and aspiring home chef from, “Store Bought Is Fine” who found inspiration from celebrity chef Ina Garten. From cooking their way through Ina's recipes to meeting her in person at a Paris restaurant, Trent shares his love for her simple and flavorful recipes, including a unique dish featuring roasted grapes and sausage. The episode also dives into content creation challenges and finding a balance...

Dabbler Depot THC (Season 5 Episode 22)

June 23, 2023 11:30 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the world of THC-infused products and THC culture by visiting the Dabbler Depot THC Owner Matt Kenevan. Matt is a successful business owner and discusses the benefits and potential drawbacks of branching out into marijuana products like the already popular seltzers and gummies. The discussion ranges from the safety and quality control of THC-infused products to navigating the changing attitudes toward the potential benefits of THC-infused product...

Tracey Medeiros author of "The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook": Homegrown Recipes from the Green Mountain State"

June 16, 2023 11:30 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

On this episode of Dishing with Stephanies Dish”, I chat with guest Tracey Medeiros to discuss her cookbook, "The Vermont Farm To Table Cookbook." Tracey talks about the inspiration behind the book and her passion for community-driven cookbooks. She emphasizes the importance of building a relationship with recipe contributors and provides tips for utilizing excess produce. The conversation then turns to the impact of supporting local farmers and the farm-to-table movement, with Tracey shari...

Seeq Supply (Season 5 Episode 21)

June 09, 2023 11:30 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Looking for the next big thing in protein? Look no further than this week's episode of our podcast! Our guest, Hannah Perez, a former elementary education teacher student turned marketer and entrepreneur, shares the story of how Ben Zaver created a protein supplement that is not only packed with protein but is not milky but tasty and juice-like that comes in fresh fruit flavors. Hear about their journey from idea to catching Mark Cuban imagination from Shark Tank Fame. Learn about their vis...

The Grater Good Mn (Season 5 Episode20)

June 02, 2023 11:30 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

🧀 Meet our latest Makers of Minnesota podcast guest! Christine Leonard from The Grater Good Mn🐄 Whether she's milking cows, creating cheese boards, or sharing her knowledge of cheese-making, she loves all things cows and dairy. With a degree in food science and technology and experience at Redhead Creamery, her passion for farmstead artisan cheeses shines through in her creations. But her love for routine and structure is just as important to her, so she finds comfort in milking her cows and...

Koru Kombucha (Season 5 Episode 18)

May 26, 2023 12:26 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Hey Podcast listeners! In this episode, we discuss the journey of Jessica Kohanek, a single mother who turned her passion for kombucha into Koru Kombucha, a thriving craft business, all while balancing the demands of raising a family and teaching full-time. Our guest started making kombucha as a way to improve her health and well-being, but quickly fell in love with the process and the benefits it provided. She began brewing large batches and supplying local businesses until her business gr...

Judith Tschann, Author

May 19, 2023 12:30 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MB

Stephanie [00:00:16]: Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk to people that have written unique, amazing, and in this case, super fun books about food. I'm here with Judith Chishon, and she is a friend of a friend sister, which is fun to talk with her, too. Susie Mindrum is her sister, who's a good friend of our families and has been so kind to me and my stepmom. So it's fun to talk with you, Judith. She reached out and said, Would you ever...

45th Parallel Distillery (Season 5 Episode 19)

May 19, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Paul Werni and his son Anton created a grain-to-glass family distillery called 45th Parallel. With a production facility in Wisconsin but a cocktail room in Stillwater, they built their reputation by sourcing the best crops from a local farmers and convincing them to become suppliers. He runs a distillery production facility that has expanded into an event center, restaurant, and bar, representing half of his business. With his expertise in farming and cocktails, Paul has become a respected ...

Episode 53: Julie Jo Severson author of "Oldest Twin Cities"

May 05, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Stephanie [00:00:12]: Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's dish. We talk to people that have written cookbooks or books or food adjacent things because I can't get enough about talking about food, and and today we have a great guest. She is julie joe sieverson. She is the author of Oldest Twin Cities a Guide to Historic Treasures. And I had read about this book, and I thought, oh, that's cool. I wonder if she has stuff in there about restaurants and breweries, because ...

Recap 33: Peace Coffee (Season 5 Episode 17)

May 03, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

Lee Wallace worked is bringing Peace Coffee, a fair-trade coffee company started in Minneapolis nationwide. We revisit her nearly 4 years after our first visit (Season 1 Episode 97) Stephanie [00:00:13]: Hello, everybody, and welcome to the makers of Minnesota podcast. I am your host, Stephanie Hansen, and I'm here today with a guest that I had, boy, probably back in year one of the podcast. I'm here with Lee Wallace. She is the CEO of Peace Coffee. And we talked such a long time ago, lee,...

The Coven (Season 5 Episode 16)

April 28, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

The Coven is a network of radical spaces where changemakers connect, learn, and grow, currently located in St Paul, Mpls, and coming to East Lake Street. The Coven’s Twin Cities spaces focus on providing spots and networking opportunities to women, trans, and nonbinary people. The Coven has launched a franchise model and will franchise nationwide this year. Alex West Steinman attributes a large portion of the growth to the friendships and professional networks people make at The Coven Step...

Episode 52: Tamar Adler Author of "The Everlasting Meal Cookbook"

April 21, 2023 11:30 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Stephanie [00:00:15]: Hello, everybody, and welcome to Dishing with Stephanie's Dish, the podcast where we talk to people that are cookbook writers obsessed with food or otherwise food at Sent. And I'm very excited to talk to someone today. Her name is Tamar Adler and she has written this book called The Everlasting Meal Cookbook leftovers a to Z. And I first read about it, I think, in maybe the New York Times. And then I got a copy of the book, and you guys, people that know me know I'm ob...

Re-Cap: 32 Safer Plate (Season 5 Episode 15)

April 19, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MB

Safer Plate is a meal option free of the top 9 allergens. Their delicious allergy-aware meals are now available in select grocery stores in the Twin Cities area! 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

Perky Plant (Season 5 Episode 14)

April 14, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Like many others, our team got into plants during the pandemic because we were stuck inside and felt our mental health declining. We've always believed that your environment affects your mood, but it wasn't until we bought half a dozen plants that we realized the power of having living things in your environment. Almost immediately, we were much happier! Thus the birth of Perky Plant. Perky Plant is a fertilizer brand on a mission to improve people's mental health through plants, awareness,...

Episode 51: Stephanie Thurow (@MinnesotaFromScratch) and Michelle Bruhn (@ForksInTheDirt)

April 07, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

With over thirty-five years of combined experience, homesteaders Stephanie Thurow (@minnesotafromscratch) and Michelle Bruhn (@Forksinthedirt) have taught thousands of people across the globe how to garden, preserve food, tend backyard chickens, cook from scratch, and care for their families with natural homemade alternatives. Their homesteading knowledge and instruction can be found in one place with Small-Scale Homesteading. In this sustainable guide, learn how to grow your own food, tap ...

Kaitlyn Luhm (Season 5 Episode 13)

April 05, 2023 15:29 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Kaitlyn Luhm, of Luhm Studios, is a Minneapolis-based artist, who has been working on her sculpting skills since elementary school, but more seriously in high school. Her love for art has varied throughout the years but has continued to circle back around to sculpting and creating work at a smaller scale. Kaitlyn sculpts miniature realistic food with 10% of her profits going towards @communitykitchenmpls. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...

St Croix Chocolate Co. (Season 5 Episode 12)

March 30, 2023 16:26 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Chocolatier Robyn Dochterman left a career in journalism to study fine chocolate techniques and eventually start St Croix Chocolate Co.   Using a balance of science and art. She creates award-winning confections that speak to the senses. Her creations are visually stunning with deliciously dreamy flavors and are well-reviewed and well-awarded. Her Easter Collection is amazing. Here is her story on the Makers of Mn Podcast. Thank you for reading Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter. This post is publ...

Episode 50: Ryan McEnaney Author of "Field Guide to Outside Style"

March 24, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Ryan McEnaney is the Marketing and Communications manager for Baileys Nurseries and its consumer brands: Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Plants, and the Easy Elegance® Rose Collection. Ryan just published his first book called, "Field Guide to Outside Style: Design and Plant Your Perfect Outdoor Space."  We catch up with Ryan and discuss how to plan your outdoor living space. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,...

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