Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

Happy New Year! I am very excited for 2023 and have many trips planned after wrapping up a grueling Fall book tour, including a “Taste of Spain” trip in October. Listen to the Podcast above, then Sign up to join us. and you will get $100 off your booking fee here. It’s going to be one of many trips I host in the coming years, so make sure you sign up - I have also started a Facebook group for Culi...

Lee Egbert and his wife Dawn started Dashfire Bitters nearly a decade ago, making small-batch bitters and cocktail tinctures. Now Dashfire has moved the entire distillery from Minnetonka to the Thorpe Building, and finally, after nearly a decade making bitters, bottled Old Fashioneds, and canned cocktails their cocktail room is open.  Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , T...

Alissa Montbriand bought Pacifier Kids in 2018, focusing on expanding the footprint of the already successful local business when Covid hit. The business has since recovered and thrived. Pacifier Kids opened a new warehouse and storefront location in Wayzata, bringing the store locations up to 4. Alissa's expertise in the digital market space has helped her propel the business forward, capita...

I had a really enjoyable conversation with Gemma Stafford about her second cookbook, “Bigger, Bolder, Baking Every Day.” This cookbook is really beautifully shot and has over 120 accessible, rustic, delicious recipes. I was just on the heels of baking pies for Thanksgiving and had suffered the slumpy crust, so Gemma shared her pie recipe with me that features full fat Greek yogurt to enrich the do...

Ryan Petz, CEO and co-founder of Minneapolis-based Fulton Beer, led with consistency and quality when it came to making a cannabinoid beverage. Fulton’s Breweries' take on the THC bubbly,  “ Sparkling THC Water ” is available in the taproom and stores. Each bottle of non-alcoholic beverage contains 4.20 mg of THC. The first batch is lime flavored; blood orange is planned next.   One major dif...

NorSari was created in Northfield, Minnesota. One frigid December morning, Gwen Daniels, grabbed a blanket off the couch and wrapped it around her waist to stay warm as she headed out to face the day. Instantly, she had an idea she wanted to share with others. She worked to create an adjustable wrap that would secure easily over any type of clothing for an added layer of warmth that everyone could...

Mark Rustad has created a new game that takes families on an adventure in their homes called Gift Trails . The game is a battle of wits, a clash of imaginations played out amongst two opposing forces in your home.   One plays the role of Host.  The other plays the role of Hunter. The Host is the event planner who designs the game in advance of play.  Their job is to stump the Hunter.  Using the to...

Debbie Wolk is a ceramics artist in the Twin Cities. She has been on the journey of hand-painting ceramics for over 20 years. Through the years as her tastes, inspiration and travels have evolved with her work she has created custom pieces for gifts to family and friends. Her work is a treasure. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send...

David Kisan is a third-generation florist and founder of Sip N Bloom , a floral design event company that teaches you how to make your own floral arrangements. Follow them on Instagram 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...

Crystal Osman and her partner Andy have formed, The Better Berry Pie Co ! They make meringue crust, gluten-free cream pies that they sell at local farmers' markets. Pies come frozen in teeny, mini, or whole sizes. Order your Thanksgiving Pie today here or through Market Magon Twin Cities Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send st...

In 2015, Pete and Kelly Holzer teamed up to make a Bloody Mary mix that would capture the hearts and taste buds of Minnesota. They incorporated Sideshow Bloody Mary Mix in 2015, and in 2016, they “hit the streets” with their product, Pete Holzer said. Over the years the product has grown from “mom and pop stores to Hy-Vees,” liquor stores, and distributors. Look for their holiday gift baskets at y...

Steph Flies started City Mom Collective by blogging for other moms looking to find community. Now  City Mom Collective is the nation’s largest collection of hyperlocal mom influencers including Twin Cities Mom Collective. Each Hyperlocal site connects moms to resources and parenting perspectives unique to their communities; by supporting women in their growth.   Support the show Follow the Makers...

I have a chance to catch up with Emily Maxson from “Emily’s Fresh Kitchen.” The last time we spoke with Emily (March 2022 - Episode 30) her cookbook was just being released so I circled back to reconnect and also to offer an apology. Take a listen and order her cookbook here NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH BARS When my daughters came home from college during quarantine, I made a lot of treats. I thin...

Baba’s is the brainchild of founders Khalid Ansari and Rana Kamal, the adult children of “Baba” Jamal Ansari, the owner/operator of Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Burnsville.  These second-generation immigrant children are modernizing the Mediterranean cuisine of their childhood. From the Minnesota State Fair to your grocery store aisle, these makers are ones to watch. Support the show Follow the Ma...

“At Home” by Gavin Kaysen , features more than 100 recipes ranging from quick weeknight dinners to show-stopping weekend projects, as well as utilitarian pantry staples, kid-friendly meals, and family favorites all organized by season, including: * The Perfect Pot Roast with Kale and Squash Salad * Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Sumac Vinaigrette * Grilled Branzino with Brown Butter, Tomato, Oli...

Matt Schwandt and his family founded Bauhaus Brew Lab. Bauhaus Brew Labs is a family of musicians, scientists, artists, and above all, beer lovers, aiming to reinvigorate the spirit of the family brewery. Bauhaus crafts classic German-inspired beer styles, skewed slightly by a sense of play and adventure. Their flavor-forward, sessionable beers and hard ciders are crafted to surprise and delight....

Milk and Honey Ciders are made from American heirloom and cider apple varieties. Their taproom in St Joseph Minnesota showcases the ciders and the orchard and all its beauty. Get tickets to the October Lexington Dinner featuring Milk and Honey Ciders Makers of Minnesota Dinner Series: presented by Stephanie Hansen and The Lexington This month we will feature four local woman-owned businesses and i...

Indeed Brewing Company is celebrating its 10th year of brewing in the Twin Cities. We talk to Tom Whisenand, Co-founder and CEO of Indeed Brewing Company about their recent developments and move into Wisconsin. Well-known as an engaged and community-oriented brewery, Indeed’s taprooms are warm, welcoming, and home to Indeed We Can, the company’s employee-driven charitable giving program, which don...

I have been obsessed with Meg Cowden and her container gardens for some time. I follow her on Instagram @seedtofork , and there was a drone overhead shot of her yard that I watched ten times. I am heading out on a book tour in my van for a few weeks and will be bringing this book with me and obsessing about my Ely Hilltop Garden improvements for next year. If you are still harvesting, here is a gr...

We catch up with Jillian McGary from Mostly Made (Season 1, Episode 111) as she seeks to reinvent her packaging and enhance her brand story with the help of a local agency and valuable consumer insights.  Mostly Made is a lasagna, gumbo, and enchilada filling that is, Mostly Made. Hear how Jillian McGary researched her way into creating a product to help busy moms get dinner on the table fast. Sup...

We catch up with Alex French co-founder of Bizzy Coffee, who we first talked to in August of 2020 (Season 2 Episode 53) . Alex launched Bizzy Coffee cold brew concentrate and has since created product extensions and multiple flavors as the category has grown throughout 2022. Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Steph...

 Minneapolis Cider Company is a craft cidery and Pickle Ball court destination started by Jason Dayton as a college course. Located in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood, fresh-pressed apples are used to make flavorful hard ciders, including their Blanc, Mango Habenero, and a new line of 100-calorie light and dry ciders, as well as the newly introduced "Trail Magic" cannabis-infused cider in...

Quill & Cue is a subscription card service that inspires you to do something simple but impactful – send one handwritten card per month. The local company,  sends customers a cute blank card, envelope, stamp, and writing prompt every month. “The idea is to spread unexpected joy,” says founder Alyssa Toft. “It inspires people to do something simple that makes an impact: sending one handwritten...

The Glitter Glamper   is owned and operated by Gretchen Fleener from Paintertainment , LLC, an artistic entertainment agency that has served happy clients in the Twin Cities for over 25 years. The Glitter Glamper delivers temporary body bling ( think glitter beards, glitter tattoos, festival face glitter and even 3-dimensional unicorn horns ) to the Twin Cities metro area by way of Gretchen's...

I had a lovely chat this week with cookbook author Jessie Sheehan. Her cookbook,  Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats   is fantastic. This is the kind of baking book that I love because it mirrors the way I cook. Rustic, one bowl, easy baking recipes that are so delicious they jump off the page into your saved recipe files of things you want to m...