Makers Of Minnesota

15 miles up the North Shore from Canal Park is one of Duluth's most celebrated restaurants called the New Scenic Cafe. Chef/owner Scott Graden, grew up in the region and co-founded the business with his aunt, Rita Bergstedt. He has been working there ever since and took on full ownership by buying Rita out in 2005. Known for its "Nordic" cuisine and its deft hand with vegetables the New Scenic has been on the must-eat list of most regional foodies and has received accolades for its beautiful space and food.This podcast intro was recorded after the Cornovirus closed local restaurants - the podcast itself was recorded in the very early days of the Coronavirus crisis. Take a listen 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

* Programming note - this episode was prerecorded before the Coronavirus outbreak*This week's Makers of Minnesota guests are Michael Sedlacek and Rachel Romanelli co-founders of Worker B Wellness. Worker B Wellness is a therapeutic wellness center near Keg and Case market on West Seventh Street in St Paul that focuses on holistic services grounded in a belief in apitherapy (bee therapy).Worker B wellness offers an array of holistic services, many of which include the use of sustainably-sourced artisanal skincare products made by their sister company, Worker B. Right now through April 10th. All services prepaid over the phone are 50% off.You can call 651-998-8866 to take part in the sale and prepay for services you'd like to use once we reopen!They recommend services like "Infrared Sauna", "Salt Therapy", "Lymphatic Massages", and "Reflexology Facials" for cleansing your systems once we can go outside again!Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Face

* Programming note - this episode was prerecorded before the Coronavirus outbreak* Meal Magazine is a new, independent print publication featuring thought-provoking food writing that is based in Minneapolis and published bi-annually. Peter Sieve is the editor and co-founder of the magazine.  As a writer, musician and generally creative dude living and working in Minneapolis Peter had written about food, liked food and felt like there was an opening to tell unique food stories.How did Meal Magazine take shape and what was the impetus for starting a new National food magazine based out of the Twin Cities? Listen to this episode and consider making a Patreon donation to subscribe to Meal Magazine.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

*Special Programming Note: This episode was recorded before the Coronavirus outbreak.John Waller and his wife Jess were looking for a healthy, savory, snack so Jess went into the kitchen and blended up some raw nuts and spices and like magic and lots of trial and error, Humble Nut Butter was born.Countless batches and plenty of feedback later, they launched three signature flavors at Farmers Markets across the Twin Cities. Now their three flavors are available at Lakewinds Food Coop or on Amazon.com.Look for:SUNDRIED BASIL CASHEWCreamy, a little tangy, a little spicy, a lot of flavor. Sundried Basil Cashew is great on vegetables raw or roasted, crackers, and sandwiches.  TRUFFLE HERB WALNUTSalty and savory, Truffle Herb Walnut is really like nothing else out there. A great addition to a charcuterie plate and glass of wine. SPICED MAPLE PECANWarm turmeric spice and the subtle sweetness of maple blend together perfectly in Spiced Maple Pecan. Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitter,

Sara Haydens Pie Company, Sara's Tipsy Pies have taken the Minnesota State Fair and the Food Building by storm with their boozy hand pies. We catch up with Sara from her new production facility and coffee shop in Stillwater Minnesota to talk about running a forward-facing retail outlet, at 823 4th St S, Stillwater, and the launch of her Savory Pies. 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

Allison Vaillancourt and Daniela Serra are two of the founders behind BLNCD Naturals, a women-owned and operated Minnesota-based CBD health and wellness brand. BLNCD is making its first step into the beverage space partnering with Big Watt Coffee to produce a line of CBD-infused sparkling waters.In addition to water, BLNCD Naturals has CBD face, body and wellness treatments designed to promote health and healing with CBD. All CBD BLNCD products are formulated with all-natural, non-GMO, responsibly farmed hemp, and organic and wildcrafted premium-quality ingredients. They’re currently made in small batches in their own GMP Compliant ISO 9001 lab in Minneapolis, MN, ensuring consistency and quality.Find all their products here at https://blncdnaturals.com/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://st

We check back in with Molly Clark from Taking Stock Foods on the re-launch of Taking Stock Bone Broth. Taking Stock has new packaging, has moved to the shelf-stable aisle and is now at a co-packer. Hear about what led Molly to these decisions and how she is moving forward in her new landscape.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

Charles Lovejoy is a pioneer in the Twin Cities Bloody Mary community. His "Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix" and "Burn Yo Face-Off Hot Sauce"  is a recipe he has been perfecting throughout his bartending career in the Twin Cities. While employed at the now-closed Happy Gnome, he began bottling his mix and hot sauce. Charles Lovejoy's Bloody Mary Mix gives $2 from every bottle sold to help youth in the Community through https://face2face.org/ an organization that provides a variety of services to young adults and teens.Currently, Charles is selling to other Twin Cities Establishments and planning to pop up at some Summer festivals like the Stone Arch Bridge Festival Culinary Market.Buy his mix and hot sauce here:Follow On Instagram 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 http

Jenna Redfield is the founder of Twin Cities Collective. Twin Cities Collective is a place to connect with businesses, creatives and other like-minded people in Minnesota. The collective is designed to help each other grow their networks with networking events, social media coaching and a podcast called the Twin Cities Collective.In this podcast episode, we learn about how Jenna started and how she has evolved this tribe of engaged and influential group of Twin Cities creatives.To join the Twin Cities Collective Facebook Group go here.To Follow the Twin Cities Collective on Instagram follow Jenna here.To listen and subscribe to her fantastic Twin Cities Collective podcast - go here:Jenna is an emerging leader in the Twin Cities Social Scene - to engage her coaching services email her at jenna@twincitiescollective.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 subsc

Susan Elwer connects her passion for fighting childhood hunger with a mission-based apparel business.  Spoonful Apparel features inspiring messages on garments that can be purchased as well as supplying corporations with their garment and logo merchandise needs. Each item purchased through Spoonful Apparel results in 50% of the profits going to a community organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the neighborhood where you live and work.To date Spoonful Apparel and its customers have donated over 121,000 meals. If you are responsible for ordering merchandise for your company check them out. They are very competitively priced and your purchase provides meals for kids in 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 My newsletter at https://stephaniehansen.substack.com/ so you don't miss an epiosde of the Ma

Michele Henry and Ali Nanne co-founded The Face Foundry, a quick, convenient, full-service spa-like experience for facials, waxes, and lashes that could be completed in less than 40  minutes. The first location opened in March 2019. Then, just eight months later, a second location opened up. Now, these serial entrepreneurs have their eyes set on the future with a skincare product line and plans for two more locations before the end of the year. 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

Lily Shaw works to support and connect the worlds of entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities through access, content and support. She is the community lead for 1 Million Cups Saint Paul, the trainer, and facilitator for Co-Starters, a 10-week program presented by the James J Hill Foundation designed for entrepreneurs to develop and fine-tune their ideas and determining next steps to bring that idea to fruition through real-time feedback. Participants leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate their models, and repeat the process. Lily is also the Director of Customer Experience at Startup Space and works with diverse startups to promote inclusive access to resources and tools that help all people build more businesses without barriers. Click here to learn more about the Co-Starters curriculum structureFor questions regarding the program visit the CO.STARTER MN information page click here.Support the showFollow the Makers of Minnesota on Facebook, Twitt

Eli Ailloni is 16. He is also the content creator and influencer behind foody channel with over 262,000 followers on Instagram and over 1.6 million followers on Tik Tok. Eli is making his way in the world of influencer marketing in 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 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

Claire and Chad Simons operate 3 Cricketeers, an urban cricket farm,  in a warehouse in St Louis Park.  The couple began by raising crickets for their own consumption, as a protein source three and a half years ago in the basement of their Edina home.Now, they have 1 million crickets with plans to be at 5 million by soon as they have expanded to the 3,500-square-foot warehouse in St. Louis Park, which also has an industrial kitchen to prepare the crickets for the market.The Simons crickets are ground into protein powder that is sold and used in baked goods and smoothies. Currently, they are developing cricket snacks, cookies, and recipes that optimize their crickets' texture, flavor and protein power.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 mis

Bernie Dahlin and his wife Adina are running a family-owned manufacturing plant in Eden Praire for their Double Take Salsa Company. The company's growth has been slow and steady over four years. Double Take Salsa started in Bernie's backyard in Edna with peppers and tomatoes he grew. This year,  Bernie bottled over 20,000 pounds of peppers and has found his way onto the shelves of Midwest Target due to his delicious flavor profiles and sales tenacity.This is a great podcast to listen to if you are wondering how to scale up and how to get your product into retail.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

The 3 Lonetti Sisters' big Italian family has always connected through food. Specifically, Grandpas Italian Meatballs that were the signature item at all family gatherings. Grandpa Lonetti’s house actually had a second kitchen in the basement where he would go to fry his meatballs and cook his red sauce!  Ann, Steph, and Katie are carrying on that tradition by packaging the meatballs famous secret recipe in the 3 Lonetti Sisters ready to use meatball mix.In addition to local retailers, you can find the 3 Lonetti Sisters Meatball Mix in the Meat Raffle or Foodie Sota You Betcha Box.  Use our exclusive coupon codes to save:Steph2 and you save  $2 on the Meat Raffle BoxSteph10 and you save $10 on the Ultimate Foodie Sota boxUltimate Foodie ‘Sota box!The ultimate gift for your favorite foodie, home cook or favorite clients and employees!  This limited-edition curated selection of Minnesota’s very best, award-winning foods from artisan makers across the State. This fantastic, one-of-a-kind collection also inc

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Katie Sterns liked the idea of creating an ecosystem that supported makers in the State of Minnesota. From the idea of creating a fundraising initiative for local makers, the You Betcha Box concept was born. Currently, there are over 15 different You Betcha Boxes to order including the Ultimate Foodie Sota box and various standard sizes chock full of Makers of Minnesota.Use our exclusive coupon codes to save:Steph2 and you save  $2 on any standard size box.Steph10 and you save $10 on the Ultimate Foodie Sota boxUltimate Foodie ‘Sota box!The ultimate gift for your favorite foodie, home cook or favorite clients and employees!  This limited-edition curated selection of Minnesota’s very best, award-winning foods from artisan makers across the State. This fantastic, one-of-a-kind collection also includes exclusive recipes using these products from well-known Minnesotans like James Beard Award Winner Beth Dooley and Stephanie Hansen! And, if that’s not enough, it’s all packed in this quality Duluth-made Frost River

Pat Wright started Hello Cookie when she wanted to find a way at her corporate job to create connections and welcome new team members. What started as cookies in her home became a cookie delivery business designed to help people give thanks, make connections or simply make someone's day. Beautifully designed and packaged cookies are welcome anytime you want to say, "Hey Hello Cookie."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

Bakers's Field Flour and Bread is a commercial bakery and flour mill that is milling heritage grains in the Northeast Minneapolis’ Food Building. Steve Horton is the miller, baker, and man on the hunt for sourcing heritage grains throughout the Midwest. His team mills the grain into flours — primarily a whole-grain wheat flour and bread flour — half of which are supplied to restaurants including Restaurant Alma, The Bachelor Farmer, and Spoon and Stable. The rest is used for Baker’s Field’s own loaves of bread as well as retail sales. 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 stephanieha