Makers Of Minnesota

The Nordic Waffles concept was brought to America by the waffle queen, Stine Aasland. She launched in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2016.  For the next two years, the freshly-made waffle concept expanded into coffee shops, convenience stores, and amusement parks.  When the call came from Minnesota State Fair in 2018, they served over 42,000 Nordic Waffles in just 12 days.November of 2019, Nordic Waffles opened a retail location at Potluck Food Hall.    Just as they were preparing for their next phase of growth, the global pandemic shuttered their doors.   Nordic Waffles would soon regroup and enter grocers' freezer doors with their most popular item: The All-Day Breakfast. Nordic Waffles now has two varieties sold in 160 grocery stores and rapidly expanding outside of Minnesota.Support the showFollow 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 M

Therese Gibbons and her sister started Alora Ambiance after coming back to the United States from Italy, and not finding any home fragrances on the market that they loved. From room diffusers and eventually, to candles, Alora has been making our homes smell wonderful for over twenty years from their manufacturing facility on West 7th Street in St Paul where they hand-assemble every package.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

What do you eat on the road when traveling in a Van, with a band, or on a sailboat. We talk with Myles Jacob about his time on the road with Los Lobos and Stephanie talks about #Vanlife in the @WonderbreadVan and Sailing.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

For the past five years, Skaalvenn Distillery owners Tyson and Mary Schnitker have produced their popular line of spirits in a Brooklyn Park. This year, as Covid descended they opened a Japanese-inspired cocktail room. Known for their Nordic graphics on their bottles their vodka, rum, aquavit, habanero rum, and straight bourbon are all being featured in the taproom. Make sure to try the Habenero Rum in a Daquiri - it's delicious.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

The idea for Hairless Dog Brewing Co. occurred, appropriately, over a cup of coffee. Jeff Hollander and Paul Pirner had been friends for many years but had recently reconnected at a holiday party at which both were abstaining. Though the pair had been fans of the craft beer scene, they realized that there really wasn’t much to enjoy in the NA realm so they decided to rectify that and started Hairless Dog Brewing.Hear their story here and...Grab yourself the Dry January Survival Kit here.Find the Hairless Dog Spotify list here:Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.

Frankie and David Lenzmeier met at a street dance in River Falls Wisconsin and are now heading up Stickney Hill Dairy, makers of Stickney Hill and Humble Goat Cheeses. From a cheese made at the bottom of Stickney Hill to bringing the new Humble Goat cheese to a National market, they are expanding their family business in Covid times.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

Ryan Rosenthal and Mike von Fange, left their jobs to pursue a convenience store model that stocked, healthy, nutritious, convenient foods including prepared soups and salads. Simpls Minneapolis was born to be the 7-Eleven for the healthy, organic, and local sustainable foodie.  Eventually, they expanded to three locations, including one in the downtown Minneapolis Target and one at the University of Minnesota.Then came COVID, and like every other food business, they had to,  re-evaluate how and what they were going to do. because their business was asked to close by the Governor of Minnesota and the workers and students were all staying home.  After some scrambling, a soup subscription business was born.Hear their story of Simpls survival on this episode of @Makersofmn.Support the showFollow 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 newslet

Christmas Eve is going to look a little different this year. ARghhhhhh Aren't you sick of hearing that? My friend Myles and I talk about our family Christmas Eve Tradition that has been happening for 51 years.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Carly Van Veldhuizen, the founder of Girl Friday Creative is a leader in the  experiential marketing world. Known for her "wow factor" with her creative installations at Potluck in Rosedale and the Galleria in Edina as well as beautiful private events, Girl Friday surprises and delights their clients  with one-of-a-kind décor. So we asked Carly how she is leading her business in an industry that is currently not hosting events and she answered with....Girl Friday To Go that can help you celebrate your special events.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephaniehansen.substack.

Sunrise Flour Mill mills heritage wheat superior stone-ground flours grew out of a love of bread by founders Darrold and Marty Glanville from North Branch Minnesota.In retirement, Darrold decided he wanted to branch out into bread baking. He was trying to recreate the wonderful European bread he and Marty had eaten on their travels. He wanted whole wheat and the first 6 months saw most of the bread go in the trash as hard, tasteless, and pretty much inedible. The more we looked into the history of modern flour milling and bread making, the more convinced we became that it was time to return to the basics.Thus Sunrise Flour Mills Heritage wheat flour was born. These flours aren’t just for those who experience problems with gluten. Many people use Heritage Wheat because it truly tastes like wheat and results in delicious pastries, loaves of bread, pasta, and pizza.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakersofMN. Send story ideas to Stephanie@stephaniesdish.com If y

DJ and Anastasia Bocchetti have been making hot sauce since 2017 when Lost Capital Foods was born.  Lost Capital Foods slowly ferments peppers, primarily sourced from local farms to create bold, complex flavors and textures. Lost Capital makes everything by hand in small batches and with total disregard for our financial stability, from their kitchen in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Lost Capital packs more produce into each bottle of sauce, using less water and vinegar than your usual hot sauce to achieve flavors not often found in a bottled product.Find any of the Lost Capital Hot Sauces (there are 7 currently) at their website at www.LostCapitalFoods.comSupport the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a publ

Cheryl Gendler started making nut butter in 2012. It wasn't long before Cheryl's Nut Butters had over 20 flavors and the reviews were pouring in about the deliciousness and freshness of her product. . Cheryl has never received less than a 5-star review and she is very proud of the fact that she doesn't add any junk or sugar to her nut butter . Check out her holiday offerings here while you listen to this episode.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

During this catch-up call, we speak with Lauren Vanscoy,  founder of Essence One. who was our guest in Season 1 episode 88. She now has two retail locations , some delightful holiday gift boxes, and a new gift subscription box.Please consider shopping local this season and supporting your @MakersofMN.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

My friend Myles Jacob and I talk about some of our favorite Cookbooks for the gifting season. We also highlight a few apps including:Cook Your Books which makes a great gift at $30 a year.and The New York Times Cookbook App.Take a listen.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Jill Renslow,  executive vice president of business development and marketing for Mall of America, talks about how the Mall is serving Twin Cities businesses affected by the events of 2020,  including the Murder of George Floyd and the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to pivoting for their traditional holiday season, the Mall of America has created a space for Community Commons.  Community Commons serves as a temporary space for the exchange of goods and services for 16  businesses affected by the events of 2020. Joyce Saunder's business, Urban 29,  burned down during the unrest in May. The Mall of America, by way of Community Commons, is helping her rebuild.Shop from an assortment of neighborhood brands and join us in supporting passions and livelihoods as we rebuild our Twin Cities from within.The 17 businesses that will open in Community Commons are:Urban 294 The LoveArt Piece Soul Gallery & StudioBelle & Virtue CollectionButters by JayCandy ColorsCaptain RebelDauren WorldwideEbony GiftsFabul

James Norton has brought back the Heavy Table. Twice a week subscribers to Patreon (subscribe here) to get the heavy Table newsletters to get caught up on all the makers and food purveyors in the Twin Cities.  As part of the Heavy Table relaunch, James is reviving Noth Coast Nosh with the help of Jill Colella at Food Building in North East Minneapolis.The North Coast Nosh is the Upper Midwest's premier artisan sip-and-sample event. It features purveyors including cheesemakers, chocolatiers, bakers, brewers, and more sharing samples of their food and beverages and telling the story behind its making. This year, The Heavy Table and Food Building are teaming up to produce a new at-home edition of The North Coast Nosh sip-and-sample hosted by me, Stephanies Dish.The virtual festival invites guests to pick up sampler boxes from noon to -6pm on Friday, December 4, at the Food Building. Ticket-holding guests will swing by, pick up boxes filled with more than 15 different items of food and drink created by local

The Feast is going to look a little different this year. Is it an intimate dinner for 2 or a socially distanced gathering of 10 or less from three separate households?  My good friend Myles Jacob joins me as we talk through many families' discussions on how to handle Thanksgiving.Support the show (https://paypal.me/StephanieKHansen?locale.x=en_US) Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

True North Basecamp is Six Waterfront Cabin Rentals  & 23 Wooded Campsites set in the heart of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in  Crosby Minnesota.  True North Basecamp was started in September 2013, when friends Jeff Bajek and Dan Jurek were camping, biking, and adventuring in Cuyuna with their sons Jack and Aiden. Their first night was dank, rainy, and frighteningly cold. It took a little of the wind out of their sails. while having a need to keep up with the modern world so they decided to create an outdoor lodging solution that would meet the needs of the modern outdoor adventurer.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscr

After accidentally ingesting wire from a metal grill cleaner, Andy Stadick teamed up with his brother and fellow grill guy Nathan Thompson to create an all-natural solution. Made in the USA of solid hardwood coated with a non-toxic, food-safe mineral oil, the Great Scrape cleaner actually molds to your barbeque grates forming grooves customized specifically to your grill.Hear how they went from the Minnesota State Fair to Costco with their simple and useful invention that is a great holiday gift.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota 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

Wildflyer Coffee Company is a nonprofit coffee company started by Carley Kammerer, that works to end youth homelessness by offering dignified employment support to youth aged 16-24. Through a 6-month employment and life skills training program, youth develop the personal and professional skills they need to find employment and housing stability. They are supported in their journeys out of homelessness for good.We visit with Carley on the eve of their new Minneapolis Coffee shop announcement.Support Wildflyer's mission by buying coffee or donating.Support the showFollow 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://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Makers of Minnesota This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit