Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

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 show Follow the Makers of Minnes...

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 r...

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 ) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.sub...

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 c...

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 ) 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

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 feat...

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 ) 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

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 ser...

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 show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @Ma...

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 h...

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 show Follow the Maker...

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

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

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 ) This is a public episode. If...

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 Dale 2. Afric Stew - Florence Karp 3. Sailor Mercy Syrup - Dani Dirks 4. 3 Bear Oats - Therese Moore 5. Mighty Jom - Emma Mar...

I miss my mom. Talking about her and the foods she used to make gave me some good memories this year. Happy Mothers Day. Find the adapted Baked Rice with Confit Tomatoes and Garlic recipe that I describe in this episode from Ottolenghi's Simple Cookbook on my blog at www. StephaniesDish.com Support the show ( https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US ) This is a public episode. If you...

Chicken thighs are so easy and versatile. I tell you some of my favorite ways to cook them as well as roast chicken. Also, I get into a bit of my 5:2 fasting results and successes. 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/s...

Had a great experience at a multi-course meal at the Auriga space on Hennepin as a pop-up Homage restaurant by the folks at Travail. Get tickets here but HURRY they are limited: 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/subs...

My Husband, Kurt Johnson, lived in Las Vegas for 5 years. Each year we like to go back and visit some of our favorite spots and it being Vegas there is always something new to do and see. In this podcast episode, I walk through our latest trip. If you are interested in Kurt Johnsons' book you can find it here at Las Vegas Turnaround . Other spots we visited: Mon Ami Gabi Hugo’s Cellar in the...

We preview what it was like to visit the Live taping of Sporkful, with Dan Pashman and Ann Kim,  at the Amsetrdam Bar in St Paul Minneapolis 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

Matt Dowgwillo is the architect of the The Minnesota Craft Notes passport. The passport is a curated  guide to all the local spots that are making it happen. When you purchase the passport for just $25 and you get a complimentary drink at 12 great spots around Minnesota.  Hear how Matt went from Thrifty Hipster to creating a curated guide of unique artisan finds around town with the Minnesota Craf...

Minnesota Roller Derby athletes Jen Plum (aka Oh Geez) and Dana Johnson (aka Val Kyrie) take us into the world of the Minnesota Roller Girls and what it’s like to be a professional Roller Derby athlete creating an entertaining sport with all volunteer athletes and staff.(ep. 135) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to...

Brianne Boettner is the founder and lead designer behind Timber and Tulip, a custom furniture design studio located in St Louis Park.(ep. 133) Support the show Follow 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...

Ryan Buonamia, from Carmine Jack Leather Goods, taught himself how to sew hand-made leather goods on You Tube and has been making belts, bags and small leather accessories to order since. (ep. 134) Support the show Follow 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 subscrib...

Ryan Walther and Arik Nordby were invited on Shark Tank to “prank” the Shark’s with a prank item featured in their real live prank gift box from their very successful prank gift box business called Pranko based in North East Minneapolis. This Podcast is wonderfully weird! Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephani...