• True Northwoods Barbecue: Baptism River Barbecue Serves Truly Local MN BBQ

    Husband and wife team Kaylee and Dan Cahill Mathews established Baptism River Barbecue Co in the summer of 2020. “It started with a love of making food and getting to share it with others,” said Kaylee.

  • Thompson Family Farm: Historic Site Provides Fresh Fruits and Veggies for Modern Families

    Thompson Family Farm has been an active farm for over 130 years. “The first parcel of land was about 100 acres square,” explained Laura. “The barn was originally built in 1898. The house is at least 120 years old. It’s really awesome to be able to be a part of that kind of history.”

  • Homemade Bread by Suzy: Sweet and Savory Bread to Delight Your Tastebuds

    In a cozy house near Lake Nokomis, Suzy Amundson of Homemade Bread by Suzy prepares a dazzling menu of breads and sweets as a MN cottage food producer.

  • The Lavender Barnyard: Historic Farm Blooms Again

    Marie Schuhwerck never anticipated being a lavender farmer. She now manages over 300 plants, organizes farm tours, curates lavender self-care products, and is about to open an on-site store with other local makers.

  • Creating Something Fresh: Extracts by l.c. finns

    Lee Zwiefelhofer of Minneapolis wanted to source extracts for baking and marinades locally. When he started l.c. finns extracts over  ten years ago, he couldn’t find what he wanted.

  • Mama’s Workshop MN: Self Care Through Wood Turning

    Sara Remler started her business in 2021 as a channel for the crafting she came to enjoy as a pain management technique for her chronic severe migraines. “I was searching for ways to help me make the best of what I had been given."