Makers Of Minnesota

What a delight to spend time with my new friend Robin Asbell, Chef and author of 11 cookbooks. We talk about writing Cookbooks and how she makes her videos for her youtube channel Robin Asbell, the plant-based chef. Follow and subscribe hereWatch Robin on Twin Cities live on April 12 showing you what to do with leftover Easter Eggs and try some of Robin’s recipes including this Ooey Gooey Monkey Biscuit recipe that would be great for Easter Brunch or these cute little ramekins of Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. All of Robin’s books can be found here including her latest Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook which will help you save money, eat better, and prep meals like a pro with 125 healthy and delicious vegan recipes for every meal of the day.Follow Robin on Instagram or Facebook for all her content.Robin’s 10 minute Stove Top Mac & CheeseBefore my friend Elizabeth Ries went on maternity leave with baby Heathcliff, she and Robin Asbell created an easy and tasty dinner recipe for 10 minute Mac and Cheese that Robin shar

We catch up with the cricket farmers from 3 Cricketeers  Farm  (Season 2 Episode 30).  Claire and Chad Simmons have expanded their urban cricket farm and are adding cricket chocolate, snack bars, and protein powders to their product line.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

Ken Velky loved being in the restaurant business, but his first venture wasn’t meant to be. He kept the dream of having a food business alive for many years and finally realized it with Dueling Grandmas Shortbread Cookies. These shortbread cookies are fantastic and based on a family recipe. Hear how he got started, what product innovations he is undertaking, and where he plans to go from here. 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

For Minnesota native Wayne Kemper and his friends Tim Roche and Tony Ullman, the love of hockey runs deep. Not only because they love the game, but because of the memories of gathering at each others’ homes in high school to bond over food. As they got older, they all played “old-man hockey,” where they’d play and then gather with their families for food and drinks. It was at these gatherings that Tony started bringing some ofhis homemade salsa for the guys and their families to try. What started out as one tub of homemade salsa to share, turned into entire weekends making hundreds of batches of salsa in a one-gallon Ninja blender to take to hockey rinks, where players and their families would voraciously devour bowl after bowl. The Salsa was an instant hit. and, JoMomma’s Salsa was born.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 subsc

It’s another episode of Dishing with Stephanies Dish this week. In this episode, I talk with the author and owner of the iconic New Scenic Cafe on Duluth’s North Shore about their second cookbook, The New Scenic Cafe, The Second Cookbook. This book is beautiful. The photography and the recipes follow the seasons of Duluth as cooked through The New Scenic Cafe. This is one of those cookbooks that is full of fantastic foodie recipes for the seasoned chef but also is like a travelogue of the North Shore in Duluth capturing each season in its beautiful entirety.This is my third interview with Scott. In some respects, this is the culmination of the New Scenic’s pandemic story. My first interview was on the Makers of Minnesota podcast, right after eating at The New Scenic, a few days into the state of Minnesota’s closure of restaurants. Once Scott established the New Scenic as an outdoor restaurant in an Airstream trailer, Scenic 61, we talked again. This third interview and the publishing of the book come as the r

Kurt and Ellie Johnson are co-authors of a new book called,  "The Barrens" based on a fictionalized account of Ellie's real 40-day journey in the subarctic of Canada in a canoe.  A part adventure story with white water rapids and grizzly sightings and part coming out and coming of age story, The Barrens will transport you.Join the authors on May 18 at Lush Lounge and Theater with Magers and Quinn Booksellers for a reading and launch party with a Q and A hosted by My Talk 107.1's Lori and Julia. Tickets are Free but must be reserved:The book is available for pre-order here: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 subscribe

Nikki and Brian Podgorski created The Salsa Collaborative. Born out of their curiosity for flavor and creativity. The Salsa Collaborative is a collaboration of ideas and tastes which inspires their recipes. Every sauce/salsa is made from scratch and in small batches and bottled by hand. 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

Hello friends. I am really excited to launch my Dishing with Stephanie’s Dish podcast on Substack. In this episode I talk to fellow cookbook author Emily Maxson. Emily is a new friend I met at Modern Well, a coworking space I joined in January 2022. I talk with Emily about co-working and her new cookbook Emily’s Fresh Kitchen and what it’s like to write a cookbook. Emily’s book is published by the new publishing company PublishHer.com, started by Chris Olsen and Julie Burton, who are also coworkers and friends at Modern Well. Publish Her is a female-founded hybrid publisher dedicated to elevating the words, stories, and writing of women. Look them up if you have a book manuscript that you are looking to publish.Here is Emily making her Yucatan Shrimp on Kare 11 SaturdayHere is the recipe for you to try at homeSpicy Baked Yucatan Shrimp Prep time - 7 minutesCook time - 15 minutesINGREDIENTSGluten-free, grain-free, paleo, or specific carbohydrate diet-friendly ingredients:* 2 pounds of or 21 to 25 raw peeled

Josh Neumann went from being in real estate to the founder of Minneapolis-based Kind Lips.His goal was to create a lip balm that actually works. The longer you use Kind Lips the less you need to apply, leaving your lips nourished, hydrated, and protected all day long. He truly discovered less is more, so he created a formula with a minimal number of the absolute highest quality ingredients that deeply nourish and moisturize dry lips using soothing ingredients.Kind Lips has an incredible mission to end bullying and support mental health by donating 20% of their profits to anti-bullying and mental health organizations.  Each tube of Kind Lips  is a reminder to be kind. The product is natural, organic, and gluten-free. Join their mission here.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.

Mary Scott Riviere, Co-Creator of The Sleek Belt®!  is convinced if more people knew about the awesome belt she has created the world would be a better place! The Sleek Belt® is a creation resulting from her personal frustration with sagging pants and bulky belts. She loves fashion and always try to look her best and knew there had to be a better way when it came to keeping pants in place. She thought to myself, “alright, how do you keep your pants up?” and “ugh, the belt ruins this outfit” She began to explore buckleless belts and other offerings on the market for a belt without a buckle but found only plastic and elastic options.With the support from and collaboration with her husband, George, she introduced the women’s The Sleek Belt® in 2016.  Here is her story on creating the belt .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 subscr

Allie Billeadeau and Maria Sharperson are Minnesota gals who share a love for food and specifically,  oats. In 2017 they put a modern twist on a breakfast classic (oatmeal) and started MINNEØATS.  Their apartment at the University of Minnesota operated as a “cafe” where they served friends and family fresh bowls of oatmeal. Since serving their first bowl, their mission has been to share wholesome food and meaningful community. 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

Surly Brewing founder Omar Ansari wanted to make great beer. The first beer was Bender, an oatmeal brown ale. That opened the door. Furious, an aggressively hopped IPA, kicked it in, transforming the way Minnesota thought about craft beer. Word spread, especially among the Twin Cities craft beer community.  Best-of lists and Brewery of the Year honors followed. As this idea started to gain momentum, Omar was perplexed by a Prohibition-era Minnesota law that prevented production breweries from selling their beer onsite. He worked with Minnesota legislators, and the vocal, passionate Surly Nation, to change that law. The so-called “Surly Bill” passed on May 24, 2011, and scores of new breweries and taprooms bloomed. Minnesota’s proud brewing history, unchanged for so long, finally got another chapter, one that’s still being written.In December 2014, the Brooklyn Center taproom poured its last pint and Minneapolis’ Prospect Park neighborhood officially became home to the Surly Destination Brewery. The 50,000 squ

For years family and friends have said that Carline Bengtsson should open a restaurant or write a cookbook. Both suggestions were the furthest thoughts in her mind, but something clicked in her 2013 and she decided to pursue a cookbook. From there she published  – “Carline’s Fork & Cork Simply Delish!”. She established “Dine4Dinners®” to combat hunger in partnership with organizations that provide meals for those in need of daily nourishment through dependable, reliable, and sustainable sources.  You book a "Simply Delish"  private event in your home and a portion of the proceeds go to charitySupport the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Muddle & Mint is crafted for you by Haley Turner and Micah Pace.  Whether you are alcohol-free, sober curious, or looking forward to a booze-y beverage after work, our cocktails are exactly what is missing in your life. Our products were conceived to fill a gap in the beverage market. Particularly for those evenings when we wanted to be social but didn't necessarily want booze, there was no product we wanted to drink. Sparkling water and tea weren't dynamic. Soda and juice are made for better mixers than served on their own. Muddle and Mint offer alcohol-free drinks for adventurous cocktail lovers. Raise a glass and raise your spirits with(out) the spirits . Hibiscus Sage, Green Tea Mint, or Grapefruit Rosemary are dynamic stand in's in place of a cocktail or added to it.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 sub

Kathryn Nelson has experimented with food from her earliest days, making her own "green goulash" out of whatever she could find in the cupboards of her kitchen. It wasn't until college, while working at a small coffee shop in St. Paul, Minnesota, that she discovered the joy, and the art, of making granola. Fast forward a few years, and, when a friend was looking for a lower-carb alternative to grain-based breakfast cereals, Coco, Bee & Nut was born.At Coco, Bee & Nut, our goal is to help others while promoting healthy, whole food living. This is at the heart of everything we do, from beginning to end: Our granola has a base of wholesome mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit, wildflower honey, and organic coconut oil, all blended together with various spices that make up each flavor.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

Keepers Heart Whiskey is an American whiskey distilled in the Irish style from O'Shaughnessy Distilling in Minneapolis. The distillery, opened last Spring by cousins and lifelong friends, Patrick and Michael O’Shaughnessy who teamed with Master Distiller Brian Nation who moved to Minnesota from Ireland. Join us on Tuesday, February 15th at The Lexington for a one-of-a-kind, multi-course whiskey dinner. Sample newly released Keeper’s Heart Irish + American whiskey from O'Shaughnessy Distilling as world renowned Master Distiller, Brian Nation, explains each component that goes into making this unique whiskey. Guests are invited to enjoy cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres in The Williamsburg Room from 6:00-6:30 pm followed by a multi course dinner with whiskey paired courses created by Lexington Chef, Nick O’Leary.Space is limited so get your tickets today.* Taxes, fees, and gratuity additionalPresented by O'Shaughnessy Distilling , Stephanie Hansen, and The LexingtonSupport the showFollow the

Dry January? Sober curious or just looking for great mixes that stand up to Spirits or can be mixed without? Let me introduce you to Mixly.“There’s nothing quite like a handcrafted cocktail,” said Johnna Rossbach, Founder and President of Mixly. “That’s why we created Mixly — to bring the cocktail experience right to your home. All you have to do is pour, mix, and drink! Our goal was to take down the misconception that a delicious cocktail or mocktail takes a lot of time, effort, and money.” Mixly’s unique flavors and trend-forward approach make it easy to mix based on your unique taste or what you have on hand. So whether you’re in the mood for a cocktail or a mocktail, Mixly’s flavors will create a delicious drink and are meant to be versatile, pairing with multiple spirits or just soda water. Mixly starts with high-quality, natural ingredients, fresh-squeezed juices, and natural sweeteners, making it a unique and refreshing cocktail experience.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twi

Quebracho Empanadas, a wholesale manufacturer of frozen empanadas, was born from the ashes of  - Quebracho Charcuterie & Pies –a small-scale pop-up and catering company specializing in her grandmother's empanadas. The COVID-19 pandemic forced Belén Rodríguez, to shut down her business. She was faced with the decision of either closing the business for good or pivoting and finding a way to continue sharing her family's recipes during such unprecedented times Quebracho Empanadas was born. Her new concept allowed her to keep the company's essence alive while still doing what she loved and, most importantly, being accompanied by the same team –the same family it all started with. Quebracho Empanadas is now a wholesale manufacturer of frozen empanadas that people can take home and finish cooking in just under 20 minutes for an authentic, homemade family meal.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdis

The Daily Page is a woman-owned, family-run, small-batch paper goods studio launched by Dani Bruflodt. She creates products with simple, minimalist designs to help organize your day while also prioritizing yourself.Founded in 2010, she partners with a Minnesota-based, women-owned printing press to produce her thoughtful collection of paper goods. Her team ships them to you using locally-sourced, recycled packing material from her Midwest-based studio.She completed more than 19,050 sales through The Daily Page Etsy Shop—which was ranked among the top 1% of Etsy shops in the world (!) before opening an independent shop in 2021.Her Team's mission is to help people reclaim their time, increase their energy, focus their efforts, and have more impact on the world.Use code MakersofMN to save 10% on your Daily Page order.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 sub

Debra Arbit is cooking her way completely through various cookbooks - cover to cover- and documenting her journey on @ForTheLoveOfCookbooks on Instagram. Follow her delightful page and hear her story.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe