Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

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...

Coconut Whisk is a vegan + gluten-free baking mix company founded by Bella Lam and Myles Olson. Lam and Olson began testing recipes as students at Minnesota State University Mankato. They entered the resulting product in their college’s Big Ideas Challenge, an entrepreneurship competition and won the food and beverage division which came with a $3,000 prize. Now they are making their way to Lakewi...

Another great My Founder Story on deck with Dre Barthel, founder of luxury full service event management and production company, Covey Events, and Chris Olsen from My Founder Story. My Founder Story, empowers female leaders to lead with their WHY and communicate it with conviction, providing the foundation for entrepreneurial success. Dre Barthel has developed her love of entertaining and creating...

Recap 11: Amy Quale of Wise Ink Publishing (ep.29) has helped over 400 books get written and published since she joined us back in 2016. What trends are they seeing in the world of self-publishing and content creation now? 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...

Tyler Lorenzen is president of his families business, PURIS that produces plant-based pea protein, non-GMO sustainable food ingredients to promote healthier eating through practices that are safe for animals & the environment.(ep. 129) Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If you appre...

Dan Oskey took his love of hospitality and spirits and turned it into Tattersall Distilling with his lifelong friend Jon Kreidler. Their Bitter Orange Liqueur Won gold at the American Craft Spirits Association this year. (ep.128) 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...

Laura Roos is the founder of the gift box company Minny & Paul (ep 22) that features exclusive Minnesota Makers. How has the Maker world changed with the backdrop of all the maker pop-ups in the last few years? Hear Laura’s thoughts as we recap her business – and Get a Promotional Code for Valentine’s Day for free shipping on a box.. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook...