Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

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, an...

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...

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...

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 eve...

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...

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 S...

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,...

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 id...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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 Stephanie@st...

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...

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 he...

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 afford...

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 Su...

 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 studi...

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 cooki...

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?...

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 underwritin...

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 laun...

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 Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If...

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.   Supp...

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 Stephanie@stephan...