• Cultural Ambassador: Blue Horn Tea Builds Connection Through Shared Hospitality

    Yubi created his Blue Horn Authentic Somali Tea Blend with two missions in mind. The first is to provide a service of convenience with premixed spices for those who already enjoy shaah. The second allows Yubi and his tea to serve as cultural ambassadors. “I wanted to share something positive about Somali culture through our tea,” explains Yubi. “Sharing tea is a gesture of hospitality that’s meant to foster meaningful conversation. I hope to share this tradition with everyone who enjoys a cup of our tea and offer a taste of Somali warmth and connection to your home.” 

  • Nourish the World: Bridget O’Boyle’s Oh Soup!

    Bridget O’Boyle wants to nourish the world, one soothing bowl of soup at a time, through her Minneapolis small business Oh Soup! and as a partner chef with eQuality.

  • A Little Boost: Ty’s Ginseng Brings MN Grown Roots to Market

    With over 70 years of combined experience, Tyler Saemrow of Morristown’s Ty’s Ginseng learned to grow ginseng under his grandfather’s tutelage starting when he was 10 years old. “I love being out in the woods and simply watching our plants grow. It takes time, lots of it, but it’s so worth it.” 

  • Meet Your Local Meat: MTRY & Co Delivers Community for Consumers and Producers

    The MTRY & Co’s online marketplace, based in Mankato, offers beef, chicken and pork specialty boxes along with local cheese, spice rubs, and bacon socks that are shipped directly from the producer farms in sustainable packaging.

  • Lime Street Beckons: Jamie Rae Miller’s Creative Space

    “Lime Street Creative + Co was generated out of the idea that it wouldn’t just be me. It would be a cooperative process,” explained Jamie. “Making deeper connections with my clients becomes an invaluable part of the artwork. It’s something that you simply cannot find through the ‘big box’ stores.”

  • Healthy and Happy Food Relationships: Kelsey Endres of Eat Me Bakery

    Kelsey’s rich flavor palette for Eat Me Bakery's custom cakes, bundts, buns, and bars ranges from basil to pistachio. Vanilla and chocolate are consistently the most popular cake and cupcake flavors.