Makers Of Minnesota

Stephanie is making preparations to put the Ely garden to bed and head out on the road in the Wonderbread Van (follow the @WonderbreadVan on Instagram) Here is the Onion Jam recipe. I use this as a topping for pasta, mix it into risotto, use on bread with cheese or use it to make a quick pan sauce for chicken.Ingredients1 tablespoon Olive Oil4 large onions or 8 small, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced1 teaspoon of salt4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar1 teaspoon fresh ground pepperInstructionsHeat olive oil in a large skillet (use a skillet with a lid).Add onions to skillet and pinch of salt; cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally. You want dark brown color and the onions to carmelize but not burn.Remove lid and continue to cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden, stirring frequently.Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid evaporates; about 1 minute.Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.Serve.Su

We had the opportunity to catch up with eyebobs and their CEO, Mike Hollenstein on the eve of their launching a maker advertising campaign. The creative campaign highlights local Minnesotans in their eyebob frames that reflect their personal style.  Hear about the campaign and the launch of eyebob stores throughout the country in 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

I had a sneak peak of the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Benjamin Kelly is the founder and designer at Dinosaur Hampton, who tracked down a vintage chain stitch embroidery machine and taught himself to use it to create original works of textile art and clothing designs that he sells through Instagram and original commissions out of his  Minneapolis GallerySupport 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

Jess Rosenberg is a yogi, teacher, co-founder of Gorilla Yogis and the founder of Super Stretch Yoga, an edutainment brand designed to connect kids to the practice of yoga. Super Stretch for kids is a world-renowned app designed to encourage "Breathe, stretch and play as a  part of every day" Kids have fun & get fit learning yoga moves from animated characters right out of a cartoon, storybook, app, and flashcards. Hear how Jess is launching her socially conscious business while meeting her business needs.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/sub

Rachel Nearhood is the founder and CEO of Ellie and Ott, a series of books for babies and their parents. Ellie + Ott is changing how parents learn about their baby’s development. They give parents a month-by-month game plan to enhance playtime and hone their parenting chops through the books, flashcards and researched insight into play and development. 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

Urban Growler Brewery was started by Front of the House expert Jill Pavlak and Brew Master Deb Loch. Urban Growler is women-owned and operated and has great food that goes with their award-winning beer. Their taproom is a warm, inviting, giant community room where all are welcome.  Listen to this podcast to hear an inspiring entrepreneur story from two business owners that really are getting it right as they celebrate their 5th anniversary.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 always plan our restaurants and sightseeing spots when traveling but what about taking that same mentality to your own town? We spent three days in the Twin Cities recently being tourists.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Joleen Emery, the founder of Big Raven Yoga,  made lemonade out of lemons when a car accident left her struggling to get back to her beloved sport of yoga. After a mat mix-up at the yoga studio, she decided to make yoga mats that inspire practice and creativity with their thoughtful and artistic designs. Big Raven Yoga mats is a Minnesota family business with Joleen, her husband and her kids all chipping in. Hear how she markets her yoga mat business with her other company, Big Raven Media, and how she stands out in a very competitive environment on this episode of @makersofmn.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 acces

Having a blast in the Ely Garden.The Cookbook I refer to is Savory Sweet by Beth Dooley.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

This episode we talk with Brad Glynn, co-founder, COO and Sales and Marketing lead for Lift Bridge Brewing Company, a Minnesota-based craft brewery located in Stillwater.Lift Bridge is Minnesota's 6th largest Craft brewery, well known for its flagship beers Farm Girl Saison® and Hop Dish® IPA. They have currently released a line of Hard Seltzers with Juice Box being a number one seller featuring Cranberries and Apples.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

Summer is here in Ely. If you want to see the Van restoration follow our Instagram @wonderbreadvan or follow @StephaniesDish for gardening pictures.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Jennifer Wills co-founded Jinx Tea with Chris Eilers and his son Sam Eilers. They started with a Tea Truck in 2017 and developed a Brick and Morter location at 45th and France that opened in late May.While bubble tea is a specialty, Jinx Tea serves a range of carbonated and nitro-infused teas, and a line of non-alcoholic tea cocktails like Woke Punch, a carbonated hibiscus tea. They will also serve hot tea and sell a small selection of loose-leaf teas. Most of the tea is sourced through Verdant Tea in Minneapolis, which works with farmers in China.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 ste

Craft Notes sponsored this episode with their friends at Lake Monster Brewing in St Paul. Hear about how the folks at Lake Monster got started and don't forget to pick up your  Craft Notes book here to learn about & tour the best local artisans and craftsman in the Twin Cities with fantastic offers. 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

Father and daughter pair Ron Rudolph and  Kristy Boike never dreamed they would end up selling bluebird houses to find their way through grief. After losing his wife Pat to Breast Cancer, Ron started building bluebird houses as a way to stay busy as he worked through the grief of losing his wife.The birdhouses resonated with others who wanted to honor their loved ones and have inspired hope and healing along the way as well as a robust business utilizing Facebook's Marketplace.Click here to see their appearance on the Today Show or here for their People Magazine article and head to their Facebook page here to order a bluebird house.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 y

We had the opportunity to Live Podcast last weekend with three makers of Minnesota at the Stone Arch Bridge Festivals Culinary Market about what it takes to be involved in selling your products at a festival.We chatted with @ThumbsCookies @petwantsmpls and @angrytomatosalsa about how best to prepare and what to expect when marketing at an outdoor Summer festival.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

Bella and Laura Meschini are Twin Cities sisters who are bringing their families Argentinian Wine Company, Familia Meschini, into the new world of canned wines with Vamos Vino, their canned Malbec. Listen to what it's like for these two young women to market their wine in a can.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

Alex Zweber started Sharab Shrubs in 2016  as a way to improve his cocktail life. Available in 3 flavors including Strawberry, Apple Rosemary, and Asian Pear plus a seasonal flavor he is making his way into larger distribution.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

Summer is coming. Really we pray that it is but in the meantime I take you along on a Twin Cities Patio Tour to Revolution Hall in Rosedale, Bardo in NE Minneapolis, Fhima's in Minneapolis and Lat 14 in Golden Valley. After all that, I still found myself eating pizza The Fitz in Cathedral Hill.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

A Makers Of MN update and a Preview of 7 New Makers to Watch. I had the opportunity to emcee a fun event with Auri and Midwest Pantry as part of the Women Chef Conference.We gave feedback and previewed these new makers products:1. Planet Princess Grain Free Breads - Alisa Dale2. Afric Stew - Florence Karp3. Sailor Mercy Syrup - Dani Dirks4. 3 Bear Oats - Therese Moore5. Mighty Jom - Emma Marshall-Cerqueira6. Add Bubbles Fruit Yogurt - Gayle Malcolm and Suyin Kennedy7. Heavenly Treats Lactation Cookies - Kathy CartonSupport 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/subscri