Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

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,...

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 Midwe...

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 s...

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 Rochester Support the show ( https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US ) 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

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 c...

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.&quo...

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 includ...

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 exper...

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 skin...

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 show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Ste...

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 show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com I...

I recap some of the best movies I have seen at the Twin Cities Film Festival including: JoJo Rabbitt Working Man Marriage Story Science Fair Honey Boy International Falls Get tickets to the Festival here Become a member here Support the show ( https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US ) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

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 show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Fac...

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 Catch Legal Seafood Harborside Union Oyster House  - Bostons oldest restaurant Support the show ( https://paypal.me...

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...

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 ki...

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. Ingredients 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 4 large onions or 8 small, halved lengthwise and thi...

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 show Follow the Makers of Minn...

I had a sneak peak of the 2019 Minnesota State Fair. Support the show ( https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US ) 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

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 Gallery Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN...

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...