Summer is coming. Really we pray that it is but in the meantime I take you along on a Twin Cities Patio Tour to Revolution Hall in Rosedale, Bardo in NE Minneapolis, Fhima's in Minneapolis and Lat 14 in Golden Valley. After all that, I still found myself eating pizza The Fitz in Cathedral Hill.

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A Makers Of MN update and a Preview of 7 New Makers to Watch. I had the opportunity to emcee a fun event with Auri and Midwest Pantry as part of the Women Chef Conference.

We gave feedback and previewed these new makers products:

1. Planet Princess Grain Free Breads - Alisa Dale
2. Afric Stew - Florence Karp
3. Sailor Mercy Syrup - Dani Dirks
4. 3 Bear Oats - Therese Moore
5. Mighty Jom - Emma Marshall-Cerqueira
6. Add Bubbles Fruit Yogurt - Gayle Malcolm and Suyin Kennedy
7. Heavenly Treats Lactation Cookies - Kathy Carton

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I miss my mom. Talking about her and the foods she used to make gave me some good memories this year. Happy Mothers Day.

Find the adapted Baked Rice with Confit Tomatoes and Garlic recipe that I describe in this episode from Ottolenghi's Simple Cookbook on my blog at www.StephaniesDish.com

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Chicken thighs are so easy and versatile. I tell you some of my favorite ways to cook them as well as roast chicken. Also, I get into a bit of my 5:2 fasting results and successes.

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Had a great experience at a multi-course meal at the Auriga space on Hennepin as a pop-up Homage restaurant by the folks at Travail. Get tickets here but HURRY they are limited:

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My Husband, Kurt Johnson, lived in Las Vegas for 5 years. Each year we like to go back and visit some of our favorite spots and it being Vegas there is always something new to do and see. In this podcast episode, I walk through our latest trip.

If you are interested in Kurt Johnsons' book you can find it here at Las Vegas Turnaround.

Other spots we visited:

• Mon Ami Gabi
• Hugo’s Cellar in the Four Queens
• Flock and Fowl
• The Steak House at Circus Circus
• Peppermill
• Ghost Donkey in the Cosmopolitan
• Nine Fine Irishman in New York New York

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We preview what it was like to visit the Live taping of Sporkful, with Dan Pashman and Ann Kim,  at the Amsetrdam Bar in St Paul Minneapolis

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Matt Dowgwillo is the architect of the The Minnesota Craft Notes passport. The passport is a curated  guide to all the local spots that are making it happen. When you purchase the passport for just $25 and you get a complimentary drink at 12 great spots around Minnesota.  Hear how Matt went from Thrifty Hipster to creating a curated guide of unique artisan finds around town with the Minnesota Craft Notes Passport.

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Minnesota Roller Derby athletes Jen Plum (aka Oh Geez) and Dana Johnson (aka Val Kyrie) take us into the world of the Minnesota Roller Girls and what it’s like to be a professional Roller Derby athlete creating an entertaining sport with all volunteer athletes and staff.(ep. 135) Support the show

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Brianne Boettner is the founder and lead designer behind Timber and Tulip, a custom furniture design studio located in St Louis Park.(ep. 133) Support the show

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