Welcome to Season 2 of our podcast! In our first episode, we take you on an exciting journey as we catch up on all the latest happenings at Firefly Grill. From new menu additions to new employees, we fill you in on everything you need to know.

But that's not all! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Christy Hakman and Kim Stanfield, the remarkable ladies behind the Effingham Artisan Fair. Established in 2005 and organized by the Chamber Foundation of Effingham County, this annual event is a celebration of art in all its forms.

Join us as we chat all things Artisan Fair, & get ready for an immersive experience this weekend (July 14th & 15th) filled with fabulous art, food trucks, wine, & so much more! This episode is filled with inspiration, creativity, and the vibrant spirit of the local community.

To learn more about Artisan Fair, visit their website: https://www.effinghamartisanfair.org

Episode #13: Here's our engaging Q&A session where we answered your burning questions! Tune in to hear insightful discussions and discover answers to topics you've been curious about. As season one wraps up, we can't wait to bring you an even more exciting season two, launching hopefully in July. Stay tuned for more captivating conversations and thought-provoking content. Thank you all so much for being part of our podcast journey!

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Episode #12: In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Madalaine McDaniel, who now resides in Effingham, Illinois & is a super fan of firefly grill along with many other things. Join us as we unravel Madalaine's incredible journey from being a novice in the kitchen to obtaining a prestigious culinary degree and becoming a published cookbook author.

We'll explore how Madalaine discovered her love for cooking, including her undeniable admiration for Firefly Grill, where she even celebrated her wedding. Madalaine shares her experiences in penning her own cookbook and provides invaluable tips and tricks for beginners venturing into the realm of cooking.

Get ready to be inspired and tantalize your taste buds as we dive into Madalaine's extraordinary culinary adventure!

Her Blog: https://lakesidetable.com/

Her Cookbook: https://lakesidetable.com/shop/

Her YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/XYrVRHd2quA

Link to pasta: https://lakesidetable.com/italian-pasta-dough-recipe/

Link to Firefly chocolate brownies: https://lakesidetable.com/double-chocolate-brownies-2/

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Episode #11: Did you know we have a designated person at firefly grill overseeing all the farm & planting operations?? Today we're putting Paige Peterson, our farm lead in the hot seat to get to know more about her & her approach when it comes to farming. We also discuss everything we grow at firefly & the dishes that are made from it!

This was a super-fun & informative episode, even if you aren't interested in farming/gardening! So, be sure to follow Paige on her FB & Instagram Pages linked below.

AND, if you're eating at firefly soon...be sure to try the Little Creek Farm Salad; which contains all ingredients produced by Paige on it!

Little Creek Gardens on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082173983985

Little Creek Gardens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/little.creek2021/

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Yeah you know Katie Koester but do you REALLY know her?? In this weeks episode, we dive deeper into Katie's background growing up, her career evolution, highlights of her current role as integrator for firefly grill, and we discuss her DREAM wedding destination as a wedding planner.

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Episode #9: From meeting & falling in love at firefly grill when we first opened our doors 17 years ago, to currently running & owning a coffee shop....Emily & Brennan have a WILD story and we talk about it all in this episode! We chat about restaurant life, hustling in Vegas with their jobs, how becoming the owners of Joe Sippers kind of fell into their lap, & how their dynamic of being a "business owning" couple works! This was a FUN episode!

View their website: https://www.joesippers.com/

Follow them on Instagram: @joesippers

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Episode #8: In this episode we chat with Becca Webster, who is the founder of Blissful Bites! This business was born in 2018 during Becca’s senior year of high school. She got her start while in the Effingham County CEO Program, and took the opportunity to create her business from the ground up. With an interest in nutrition and food science, she created the recipe for her very own plant-based bliss bite. The inspiration for the product came from a very minimalistic approach to food, on top of a mission to create a healthier vegan & gluten-free alternative that actually tastes good.

We chat about running a business at such a young age, navigating marketing a "health food product", and how she is constantly evolving & changing her menu!

View her website: https://www.loveblissfulbites.com/

Follow her on Instagram: @loveblissfulbites

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Ever wonder what it's like being an Executive Sous for firefly grill? In this episode we interview, Trapper Boeser! Between having 6 daughters and a cheese club...he's a super interesting guy! We talk about all things cooking, what a night at firefly looks like for Trapper, and his approach when it comes to food.

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We're catching you guys up to speed on everything that's happening at firefly grill in this short episode! We expect to do these every once in a while, to keep you all updated on what new offerings we have at firefly grill & more! Stay tuned for next week's episode which we'll be interviewing our Executive Sous Chef...Trapper!

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We brought in Jodi & Alyssa from the City of Effingham to speak about "Visit Effingham" which is basically the "brand" for tourism in Effingham! They've done a wonderful job at highlighting all the amazing businesses & wonderful things to do in our town and we chatted about a-lot of those in this episode.

We've linked their Instagram below so you can follow them & stay up-to-date on all things our "big little town" has to offer!

Thanks for listening :)

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And if you forgot, we are doing a GIVEAWAY for these FIRST 5 episodes. If you share any of them to your Instagram or Facebook story & tag us, you'll be entered to win a $100 gift card to Firefly Grill! 

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