Dishing with Stephanie's Dish

Tina Rexing was once told by Mr. Wonderful,  on Shark Tank,  that her business was "all over the place." However, precisely because of having multiple facets to her business she is poised for growth in 2022. The "T-Rex" size 1/2 lb and 5 lb cookies have brought her  2 retail locations, frozen cookies in Kowalskis and Target, and over 50 foodservice accounts that keep Tina Rexin...

Houston White and Hayley Matthews-Jones join me to talk about the opening of the Get Down Coffee Company located in the Camden Town neighborhood of North Minneapolis.  Houston is the owner, founder, and designer of Houston White Men’s Room, a barbershop and apparel store also located in Camden.  Hear about Houston's 100-year vision and his hope to use the Dogwood Coffee Collaboration to help...

Lisa Patrin is a Minnesota-based recipe creator, food writer, and author of The Empty Nesters Kitchen blog. She is passionate about promoting local food producers and she is a food justice and sustainability advocate. Lisa created the Eat Your Words Food & beverage-themed puzzle book to satisfy our voracious appetite for culinary knowledge. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this book is a...

Leah Treleven started Sweethhaven Tonics i n New Ulm Minnesota. She dubbed herself the founder of “The 30 Second Craft Cocktail.” Because shouldn't you be able to make an awesome drink in 30 seconds? With her beautiful tonics, you can. Whether it's Apple Thyme and Cardamom, Ginger Lime and Peppercorn, Grapefruit Mint and Basil or Lemon Basil and Lavender her easy cocktail kits will have...

We talk to Angela Gustafson owner of Gustola Granola who is a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021 with their Cherry Almond Granola.  The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be ordered here but hurry! There are a limited number of boxes avai...

We talk with St Paul College Culinary Arts professor and Chef Nathan Sartain about the cookbook collection they are amassing at the college. From Sue Zelickson's collection to Jack Reibel's donated books and the Weekly Dish Cookbook swap the collection has grown by leaps and bounds. Support the show ( https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US ) This is a public episode. If you'd...

Emily Vikre is the owner of Vikre Distillery in Duluth. Emily makes beautiful spirits and canned cocktails. She is also the author of Camp Cocktails, a book about making cocktails that are fun and easy in the great outdoors. We are excited to showcase Vikre's spirits in a special 3-course  Makers of Minnesota Dinner at the Lexington in St Paul on November 30th. . Get tickets here Guests are i...

We talk to Justin Henke owner of Annies Caramels or BT MCElrath who is a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021 with their Salty Dog Chocolate Bites and Annie B's Caramels.  The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be ordered here but hurr...

Fermented foods and beverages are older than recorded history and integral to culinary traditions in almost every part of the world.  Chef Jim Taugher is the owner of Fermentation Station and started with “quick pickles”.   At the most basic level, quick pickles are hot vinegar and sugar poured over an item.  In an effort to expand the pickle department, he began to study “old school” fermented pi...

Are you someone that loves traveling and learning about different cultures? Then join me on a Farm to Table tour of Costa Rica! I am super excited to be hosting a culinary food tour to Costa Rica! April 3-10 with Borton Overseas!  Experience the tastes, aromas, and chocolate Plantations in Costa Rica. Not only does this destination boast itself as a prime ecotourism destination, with its volcanoes...

We talk to KC Kye owner of K - Mama Sauce who is a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021 with his "Korean Ketchup the K-Mama Sauce".  The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be ordered here but hurry! There are a limited number of b...

I catch up with my friend local chef and entrepreneur Michelle Gayer .  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

Our friends and hosts of Minnesota Bound Laura Schara and  Bill Sherck reflect on this history and the legacy of the show as they celebrate their 1000 episodes with a special on Sunday, November 13. Watch episodes here. Interested in the deer camp? Watch here. Follow Minnesota Bound on Instagram Support the show Follow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send...

We talk to Laura Muhm owner of Sota Cracklers who is a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021 with her hand-poured soy candles with wooden wicks, which produce a beautiful white flame and a soft sizzle & crackling sound as they burn while smelling of the  Northwoods with Balsam Pine &  Cedar. The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curate...

Tasya Kelen is the maker of Isadore Nuts, the award-winning snacks, and gift that is more than just delicious and good for your body. Tasya had long been passionate about the power of good food.  She also believes hiring inclusively is the most important step to offering opportunities to all workers. She believes her nuts can change the world by being sustainable and providing opportunities. We ar...

We talk to Heather Manley, owner of Heathers Dirty Goodness , ( and Crooked Water Spirits and On Demand Group ) who are a featured maker in the Makers of Minnesota Holiday Gift Box for 2021. The Makers of Minnesota Gift Box is filled with maker products curated by Stephanie Hansen of StephaniesDish and the MakersofMinnesota Podcast. Each box is $65 and can be ordered here but hurry! There are a li...

R&R Cultivation is a local grower in the Twin Cities that specializes in growing organic, gourmet mushrooms. Owner Nick Robinson and Lance Ramm started their first grow in Nick's basement. In two short years, Nick and Lance took R&R Cultivation from a small, basement operation to a fully-scaled urban farm. Today, they supply their fresh, gourmet mushrooms to most co-ops and farmers&ap...

Lynn Melling and Ian Planchon met on the set of a TV News organization and started 515 Productions , a production company designed to help brands tell their stories through award-winning video production. From scripting to shooting and editing, and everything in between, they collaborate with clients throughout the production process, to create impactful videos that capture attention and build con...

KC Kye knew from an early age he had a mind for business. KC turned his mama's Korean sauce that she made at home into K-Mama Sauce . KC call's K Mama Sauce the Korean ketchup and after debuting at Farmers Markets and events around the Twin Cities 7 years ago he is now in 50 Target stores and also selling through Amazon.com . K Mama sauce will be a featured Maker at the second  Makers of...

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...