Makers Of Minnesota

Like many others, our team got into plants during the pandemic because we were stuck inside and felt our mental health declining. We've always believed that your environment affects your mood, but it wasn't until we bought half a dozen plants that we realized the power of having living things in your environment. Almost immediately, we were much happier! Thus the birth of Perky Plant.Perky Plant is a fertilizer brand on a mission to improve people's mental health through plants, awareness, and events that reach young adults at the most at-risk time of their lives. Since our launch, we have donated 2,500+ plants to college students as part of our biannual Buy A Bottle, Donate A Plant campaigns.We’ve donated 2,500+ plants to college students as part of two different Buy A Bottle, Donate A Plant campaigns during Mental Health Awareness month and Suicide Awareness month. On our social channels, we’ve built a community of plant people who care about their own mental health and the mental health of the community ar

With over thirty-five years of combined experience, homesteaders Stephanie Thurow (@minnesotafromscratch) and Michelle Bruhn (@Forksinthedirt) have taught thousands of people across the globe how to garden, preserve food, tend backyard chickens, cook from scratch, and care for their families with natural homemade alternatives. Their homesteading knowledge and instruction can be found in one place with Small-Scale Homesteading.In this sustainable guide, learn how to grow your own food, tap maple trees to make gallons of homemade syrup, successfully raise a small flock of laying hens, and more. Other topics include:* The benefits of small-scale homesteading and its local impacts* Soil health and composting* Keeping chickens* Planning a vegetable garden using annuals and perennials* DIY recipes and projects for the home and garden * Seed saving and planting tips* Handmade candles, soaps, lotions, and cleaning solutions * Companion and succession planting* How to extend your growing season* Explanation of approve

Kaitlyn Luhm, of Luhm Studios, is a Minneapolis-based artist, who has been working on her sculpting skills since elementary school, but more seriously in high school. Her love for art has varied throughout the years but has continued to circle back around to sculpting and creating work at a smaller scale. Kaitlyn sculpts miniature realistic food with 10% of her profits going towards @communitykitchenmpls. 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

Chocolatier Robyn Dochterman left a career in journalism to study fine chocolate techniques and eventually start St Croix Chocolate Co.   Using a balance of science and art. She creates award-winning confections that speak to the senses. Her creations are visually stunning with deliciously dreamy flavors and are well-reviewed and well-awarded. Her Easter Collection is amazing. Here is her story on the Makers of Mn Podcast.Thank you for reading Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it.See a typical Easter collection from Robyn in a Reel I made. 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 McEnaney is the Marketing and Communications manager for Baileys Nurseries and its consumer brands: Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Plants, and the Easy Elegance® Rose Collection. Ryan just published his first book called, "Field Guide to Outside Style: Design and Plant Your Perfect Outdoor Space."  We catch up with Ryan and discuss how to plan your outdoor living space.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

14 Spice was created as a steak and burger seasoning, but it has since shown its versatility and has become the ultimate everything seasoning. A few fan favorites include using it on pumpkin seeds, roasted veggies, pasta, steak, or roast chicken and pork. The hot honey collaboration between 14 Spice and The Salsa Collaborative is popular among foodies.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

Thank you for reading Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it.For over 10 years, CEO Donn Kelly Flackers’ Co-founder and CEO has been dedicated to the heart of the Flackers mission: to create and innovate the future of clean snacking using ingredients that are good for us and kind to our planet. Flackers is crafting delicious, nutrient-rich snacks that are good for you and kind to our planet. With organic, whole ingredients you can see in every cracker, each batch of Flackers is filled with nutritious, crunchy, delightfully flax seed-y goodness. 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

Panache Beverage infusions are rooted in the south Asian ayurvedic traditions, the food science behind yoga, tested by generations. From their juice infusions to their cidre every bottle is crafted with the best that nature offers. Panache celebrates the diversity of the apple with every product. They are uniquely crafted to improve the body’s functions naturally and are tested by generations of family recipes.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

I enjoy granola, whether it’s homemade by my friend Chaz or purchased at Kowalskis Market, like Patti’s Granola and Nuts, which I featured on this week’s Makers of Minnesota Podcast.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

In Cassoulet Confessions, Sylvie travels across the Atlantic from her home in New York to the origin of cassoulet – the Occitanie region of Southern France. There she immerses herself in all things cassoulet: the quintessential historic meat and bean stew. From her first spoonful of cassoulet, Sylvie Bigar is transported back to her dramatic childhood in Geneva Switzerland. Not only did she discover the deeper meaning of her ancestral French Cuisine but she found the family stew that saved her soul. Sylvie takes us on a journey of Cassoulet with words and recipes.Morgan Baum, from the gallery and pottery studio of Clay Coyote in Hutchinson, Minnesota, partnered with Sylvie to make her the perfect cassole. Listen to the Makers of Minnesota Podcast episode about her cookery from season 4 here. Together they will share their story at Alliance Francais with a conversation moderated Panel discussion with Sylvie Bigar, Vincent Francoual, and Morgan Baum.Moderator Lynne Rossetto KasperCassoulet tasting- made by Che

Social Mixers are a botanical-forward premium syrup perfect for cocktails, mocktails, coffee, tea, and natural sodas. Kat Duvic creates small batches by hand, featuring responsibly sourced, organic, and non-GMO ingredients. I had the opportunity to make a mocktail with her product last January, and I loved it, so I decided to record a podcast to hear more about her flavor profiles and product.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

Giving Tree Gardens is a full-service organic gardening company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I first learned about Russ Henry, owner of Giving Tree Gardens and Minnehaha Falls Landscaping, from this Star Tribune article highlighting his entire yard as a garden designed for urban food foraging.Giving Tree Garden started with a few tools and a dream of creating enchanting organic urban gardens. Giving Tree Gardens is an eco-friendly garden landscaping services company. Their hardy gardens, perennials, trees, shrubs, and self-seeding annuals are the backbone of a sustainable garden. They use native plants to attract wild birds, butterflies, and animals. Today Giving Tree Gardens services residential and commercial clients throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Their Bee Lawn is a popular way to start your eco-conscious lawn care.Subscriber Bonus:As a bonus to this episode, I wanted to include the recipe for my June Berry Drink Syrup that I get from the Serviceberry trees in my Golden Valley yard and Ely. I make t

YOGA POPS® is a unique better-for-you snack made from Asian water lily seeds created by Co-founder Nalini Mehta. These snacks are inspired by Ayurveda, bringing the experience of yoga through food. These ancient super seeds are known for their health benefits and have been used for centuries as part of Ayurvedic medicine. Yoga pops are hand-roasted, spiced, and packaged in small batches. Yoga Pops are a great alternative to popcorn. 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

Owner and head baker Vanessa Drews started Cheesecake Funk™ in 2003 to share her love of cheesecake with family and friends. In August 2019, Vanessa made the life-changing decision to step away from her legal career and step into a new path of growing her Cheesecake Funk™ business full-time. From home kitchen to commercial kitchen and onto wholesale with various restaurants. Vannesa turned a hobby into a thriving business with her unique and delicious cheesecake enjoyed by none other than Prince himself, who was credited with helping name her business.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

A message from Stephanie about the Makers of Minnesota Podcast. Please upgrade your subscription to the paid version ($5 a month or $50 for the year) to get future Makers of Minnesota podcast video episodes along with your free audio file. Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Willa's Oat Milks has a simple mission: to create oat milk that tastes as good as it is good for you and Mother Earth. The company prides itself on the taste of its products and the sustainability of its zero-waste packaging. Willa’s is based in Minnesota, and what started as a plan to distribute to co-working environments was upended when Covid hit. It was a happy accident as they retooled their marketing strategy and distribution.Find Willa’s at your favorite co-ops and these locations and consider the health benefits of Oat Milk by adding it to coffee, traditionally cream-based soups, or these muffins. Find other recipe idea

Local Chef Jasmine Weiser, the Executive Chef at Edwards Dessert Kitchen (EDK), owned and operated by Schwan’s Company spent time with us talking about the Twin cities pastry scene and her appearance on the Zoë Bakes show on the Magnolia Network (on Discovery +). Get full access to Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter at stephaniehansen.substack.com/subscribe

Publish Her is a female-founded and focused publisher dedicated to elevating women's words, writing, and stories. Chris Olsen is passionate about amplifying the voices of women of color, women with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community and aims to make publishing an attainable, exciting, and collaborative process for all.Publish Her offers writing circles, guided self-publishing, and one-on-one book circles to help you get closer to telling and publishing your story.Stephanie’s Dish Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Currently, Publish Her has published a handful of books, including “Emily’s Fresh Kitchen” (Listen to the Dishing With Stephanie’s Dish Podcast with Emily Maxson here)Other books published by Publish Her include “Her Path Foreward 21 stories of inspiration and transformation.”Follow Publish Her Press on Instagram, and their sister business Publish Her Story on Instagram. This is a public e

Marigold is an alcohol-free bottle shop started by Erin Flavin The new shop is off Nicollet Avenue and West 36th Street in south Minneapolis, connected to Favin’s Honeycomb Salon next door. Inside you will find over 200 alcohol-free beverages to support your sober curious, or alcohol-free lifestyle.

Kathryn Montbriand is a former Fortune 500 leader who took a career sabbatical in 2021 and formed two businesses - a Chief of Staff practice and a service called Lived and Loved that helps people tell their stories.If you have story ideas, send them to shansenmarketing@gmail.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://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

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 Culinary travelers here, so join us on the trip!https://tvlleaders.com/taste-of-spain/In 2019 I went on a Riverboat cruise in France through the wine country on a 52-foot houseboat. There were over 100 locks and damns as Kurt piloted, and we navigated our way on the Sein through the wine country of France. The boat was great, and the wine and countryside were terrific, but riverboat traveling is something I would only do once. It’s a very slow and frankly arduous mode of travel waiting to pull up the locks, enter the locks, fill the locks and release the locks over 100 times in 5 days. That said, each of the towns we vi