Makers Of Minnesota

Claire and Chad Simons operate 3 Cricketeers, an urban cricket farm,  in a warehouse in St Louis Park.  The couple began by raising crickets for their own consumption, as a protein source three and a half years ago in the basement of their Edina home.Now, they have 1 million crickets with plans to be at 5 million by soon as they have expanded to the 3,500-square-foot warehouse in St. Louis Park, which also has an industrial kitchen to prepare the crickets for the market.The Simons crickets are ground into protein powder that is sold and used in baked goods and smoothies. Currently, they are developing cricket snacks, cookies, and recipes that optimize their crickets' texture, flavor and protein power.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't mis

Bernie Dahlin and his wife Adina are running a family-owned manufacturing plant in Eden Praire for their Double Take Salsa Company. The company's growth has been slow and steady over four years. Double Take Salsa started in Bernie's backyard in Edna with peppers and tomatoes he grew. This year,  Bernie bottled over 20,000 pounds of peppers and has found his way onto the shelves of Midwest Target due to his delicious flavor profiles and sales tenacity.This is a great podcast to listen to if you are wondering how to scale up and how to get your product into retail.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

The 3 Lonetti Sisters' big Italian family has always connected through food. Specifically, Grandpas Italian Meatballs that were the signature item at all family gatherings. Grandpa Lonetti’s house actually had a second kitchen in the basement where he would go to fry his meatballs and cook his red sauce!  Ann, Steph, and Katie are carrying on that tradition by packaging the meatballs famous secret recipe in the 3 Lonetti Sisters ready to use meatball mix.In addition to local retailers, you can find the 3 Lonetti Sisters Meatball Mix in the Meat Raffle or Foodie Sota You Betcha Box.  Use our exclusive coupon codes to save:Steph2 and you save  $2 on the Meat Raffle BoxSteph10 and you save $10 on the Ultimate Foodie Sota boxUltimate Foodie ‘Sota box!The ultimate gift for your favorite foodie, home cook or favorite clients and employees!  This limited-edition curated selection of Minnesota’s very best, award-winning foods from artisan makers across the State. This fantastic, one-of-a-kind collection also inc

It had been a while since I recorded so I got caught up with you all while on my way back home from the Feast Local Food Show in RochesterSupport the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Katie Sterns liked the idea of creating an ecosystem that supported makers in the State of Minnesota. From the idea of creating a fundraising initiative for local makers, the You Betcha Box concept was born. Currently, there are over 15 different You Betcha Boxes to order including the Ultimate Foodie Sota box and various standard sizes chock full of Makers of Minnesota.Use our exclusive coupon codes to save:Steph2 and you save  $2 on any standard size box.Steph10 and you save $10 on the Ultimate Foodie Sota boxUltimate Foodie ‘Sota box!The ultimate gift for your favorite foodie, home cook or favorite clients and employees!  This limited-edition curated selection of Minnesota’s very best, award-winning foods from artisan makers across the State. This fantastic, one-of-a-kind collection also includes exclusive recipes using these products from well-known Minnesotans like James Beard Award Winner Beth Dooley and Stephanie Hansen! And, if that’s not enough, it’s all packed in this quality Duluth-made Frost River

Pat Wright started Hello Cookie when she wanted to find a way at her corporate job to create connections and welcome new team members. What started as cookies in her home became a cookie delivery business designed to help people give thanks, make connections or simply make someone's day. Beautifully designed and packaged cookies are welcome anytime you want to say, "Hey Hello Cookie."Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

Bakers's Field Flour and Bread is a commercial bakery and flour mill that is milling heritage grains in the Northeast Minneapolis’ Food Building. Steve Horton is the miller, baker, and man on the hunt for sourcing heritage grains throughout the Midwest. His team mills the grain into flours — primarily a whole-grain wheat flour and bread flour — half of which are supplied to restaurants including Restaurant Alma, The Bachelor Farmer, and Spoon and Stable. The rest is used for Baker’s Field’s own loaves of bread as well as retail sales. Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephanieha

Our guest this week on @makersofmn is Tia Scott, founder of Fox Run Mobile Marketplace and The Market at Fox Run. Fox Run's Mobile marketplace is a new way to shop for impeccable, artisan-quality designs at affordable prices. We bring it to you – a collection of home decor and accessories that are thoughtful, eco-friendly, and heirloom quality. A 240 square foot “on-the-truck” shopping experience, featuring 13 Minnesota-local artisans. Proud to support our community by collaborating with charitable organizations doing amazing work here in Minnesota!Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis

Jana Soiseth and her 14-year-old daughter Olivia and her husband Luke founded Lucia Botanica. Lucia Botanica is a clean ingredient, plant-based, natural skincare formulated with carefully selected ingredients to help calm and rejuvenate skin.Lucia Botanica grew out of a desire to provide holistic wellness for Jana's family, including products made with the benefits of essential oils in skincare, As a serial entrepreneur with her design business, Mod and Co Jana is helping her daughter Olivia get real-world experience in formulating and marketing her own product line.Find Lucia Botanica online or at the Minneapolis Holiday Boutique, November 8, 9 and 10 at TCF Bank Stadium or at Grand Makers Market, a Free event on 11.23 featuring 25 local makers.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://steph

Elyse Ash is the co-founder (with her husband Brad) of Fruitful Fertility a free mentorship matching program that connects those in need of emotional support with those who have experienced infertility firsthand. Because no one should have to go through this crap on their own.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

I had the opportunity to preview the Brew and Moo event at Fulton Brewery. My guests are are Margret Johnson, dairy farmer and Tanner Luke from Fulton Brewery.  Hear what makes this beer and cheese event unique and how it highlights sustainability. Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

I recap some of the best movies I have seen at the Twin Cities Film Festival including:JoJo RabbittWorking ManMarriage StoryScience FairHoney BoyInternational FallsGet tickets to the Festival hereBecome a member hereSupport the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Hayley Mathews Jones has brought the Minneapolis Craft Market and the Minneapolis Vintage Market to the Twin Cities. What is this Tastemakers secret to creating vibrant, fun markets and what's next? Hear all about it on this MakersofMN episode.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

We first visited with Tom Smude from Smude Sunflower Oil back in April of 2017. (Season 1 Ep. 37) when he and his family started harvesting sunflower seed oil as a way to diversify their crops and provide a protein source for their cattle. Before long, Smude oil was a cooking oil, flavoring, base for Smude Microwave popcorn and now they are introducing a seasonal vanilla baking oil to their line of products.We catch up with Tom at the culmination of a wet growing season.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

Big Watt was created under the roof of Five Watt Coffee, a thriving neighborhood coffee shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founders Lee Carter, Jason Westplate and Caleb Garn combined their powers and passions as three coffee and beverage industry veterans with similar philosophies. The partnership has grown into having four 5 Watt Coffee shops and is now moving into the space of developing the Big Watt brand by creating more caffeinated canned beverages. From cold press, caffeinated seltzers and CBD oil-infused beverages to whatever is next on the horizon, likely Big Watt will be there.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge

Sara Schultz is a graphic designer, brand builder and community creator at    SaraSchultz.co. Along her entrepreneurial journey, she found community by co-founding the MerryHour.co and if that wasn't enough this serial entrepreneur founded www.thisfem.com a web site for merchandise that represents equality in MN. I have admired Sara for a while now. Her energy and enthusiasm for her business make you feel like you can do it too!Take a listen to this inspiring, cool, chick.  Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

Rob Bathe started Folly Coffee when his passion for coffee and third-wave coffee roasters got the better of him. From concept to roasting and packaging and marketing and delivery, they are growing the third wave coffee movement one cup at a time. Winner of a 2019 Good Food award they are expanding intro grocery store and restaurants near you. Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

Looking for a great place to go on a girls trip? Boston can fill the bill for a 2-4 day trip. Flights are usually pretty reasonable to get there and there are plenty of historic hotels and also VRBO's to choose from. Here is a recap of my Boston trip.Restaurants included:Daily CatchLegal Seafood HarborsideUnion Oyster House - Bostons oldest restaurantSupport the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Sponsored Episode:We had the opportunity to talk to artist Neil Sherman as we discussed the upcoming Art Along The Lake Fall Studio Tour in Cook County September 27-October 6. Fall in Cook County is a time of beauty, so take some time to explore the colors and meet artists during the Fall Studio Tour!  Stops include home studios as well as galleries with guest artists. All locations will be open daily, from 10am-5pm, with a few special Fall Studio Tour events scheduled outside of these hours.Find Restaurants, Lodging and more information at Visit Cook County.comSupport the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo

Jill Colella is the founder and editor of TeachKidsToCook.com . She produces loads of content designed to turn kids onto food including, Ingredients Magazine and the newly launched Butternut Magzine for 3-6-year-olds. Listen to this podcast episode to hear how this self-professed picky eater has found herself loving the lane she has fallen into and nurtured into a profitable business that helps kids. Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appreciate the work we do here, please subscribe on Patreon Please subscribe to My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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