Smith+Trade Mercantile: A Fresh Celebration of Minnesota Local Artisans
Apple Love is for Keeps: Cidery Grows out of Farming Interest
Stories Matter: Meet the Minnesota Makers
Wind in their Sails: A Sustainable Journey with the Vanilla Bean Project
Traveling Purposefully: Flavorful Coffee Adventures with Coffeewomple
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Snacking with a Purpose: Isadore Nut Company’s Path to Sustainability
Isadore Nut Co is named after Tasya’s grandfather, who was an early advocate for organic foods all the way back in the 1950s and believed that “food is medicine.” Tasya has remained loyal to her grandfather’s wisdom, ensuring that all of Isadore Nut Co's snack mixes are vegan, gluten-free and sourced sustainably.
Land of 10,000 Recipes: Cooking for the Whole Family
Through her recipe blog Land of 10,000 Recipes, instructional cooking videos on social media, and as a Guest Chef on Twin Cities Live, Jenna Gorman shares her love of food and cooking together.
Smith+Trade Mercantile: A Fresh Celebration of Minnesota Local Artisans
Smith + Trade now has three brick and mortar storefronts connecting local makers, growers and doers with community locals and curious tourists. The original Stillwater store celebrates its connection to the St. Croix River from its Main Street perch. The northern Crosby store has a more rustic feel that fits in with the relaxed north woods cabin vibes. The Red Wing store celebrates its river influence with a modern vintage feel.
4iphoto: A Fresh Lens for Minnesota Photography
“I started seeing images as shapes. Looking at a photograph as a whole and then wondering what else it could be by ripping it apart is an exciting way to approach art,” reflects Nate Reiman of Minneapolis’s 4iphoto. “Rebuilding those ripped apart images opens up visual worlds that question what we see.”
From Vine to Glass: Rolling Forks’ Vineyard Award-Winning Minnesota Wines
“At its heart, Rolling Forks Vineyards is still about the same thing it was from the beginning: bringing people together around Minnesota wine, beautiful surroundings, and memorable experiences,” shares Melanie. “From the vineyard rows to the finished bottle, it’s a tangible result of patience, craftsmanship, and the seasons.”
Diversely Delicious Cheese and Spirits: Redhead Creamery’s A Destination
Redhead Creamery currently produces 14 varieties of artisan cheese in addition to a drinkable yogurt and bottling cream line milk. Alise is the head cheesemaker and her husband Lucas is the head distiller. “Lucas and I make a good team,” smiles Alise. “I’ve always been fascinated with how things are made. I always want to learn more or figure out what’s not working, how to make things better. Lucas is very good at writing, researching grants, and sorting through the regulations we need to follow.”
