Join Women Who Really Cook for a cozy happy hour at Urban Growler - the first women-owned microbrewery in Minnesota - to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Hansen’s True North Cabin Cookbook Volume Two!
Enjoy cake samples from the book, locally crafted brews, and an inspiring conversation with Stephanie - the Emmy-winning broadcaster, TV host, and food entrepreneur known for bringing people together around great food. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from her TV and radio work, get tips on pitching yourself to media, and raise a glass to women shaping Minnesota’s food scene!
About Our Host: Author and Broadcaster,
Stephanie Hansen
Stephanie Hansen grew up in the Twin Cities, where one of her first forays into the food world was a job wearing a poodle skirt, dancing on bar tops, and slinging drinks at the Heartthrob Café in downtown St. Paul. While it was fun, the hours were crappy, and she got tired of smelling like a bar.
Stephanie worked for the next fifteen years in print, radio, and direct mail advertising sales and marketing. In 2005, she took those skills and started her own online printing and marketing company, Printz.com. Fast forward eight years, and she won the Women Business Owner of the Year Award. Fast forward another three years, and she sold the thriving business for a “large pile of cash” and thought she would retire at 42. Turns out “the pile of cash wasn’t that large, and retirement was boring,” so she leaned into her love of food and her burgeoning food life as a broadcaster.
Stephanie is co-host of The Weekly Dish radio show and podcast on Hubbard Broadcasting’s MyTalk 107.1, alongside Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s food editor, Stephanie March. The show is going on its 18th year and is also available as a podcast.
In 2023, Stephanie won a regional Emmy award for hosting the TV show Taste Buds With Stephanie, which airs Saturday mornings on Fox 9 and is syndicated to 87 stations across the United States. Season 3 begins this Fall 2025. She also shares recipes weekly on The Jason Show on KMSP Fox 9 in the Twin Cities.
Stephanie hosts a podcast called Dishing with Stephanie’s Dish, where she talks with food writers, cookbook authors, and fans of food, releasing weekly recipes on her blog, StephaniesDish.com, and Substack newsletter.
She is the author of the bestselling True North Cabin Cookbook Volumes 1 and 2, inspired by her summers at her family’s cabin in Ely, Minnesota. Both volumes celebrate seasonal, approachable recipes with Northwoods charm, featuring Stephanie’s own photography.
Stephanie loves to travel, having sailed throughout the Caribbean, Italy, and Croatia. She enjoys “Van Life” in her Winnebago Paseo and spends part of her summers in Ely, Minnesota, where she wrote and photographed both volumes of the True North Cabin Cookbook.
Follow her on social media:
Facebook: @stephaniesdishmn, @tastebudswithstephanie, @weeklydish
Instagram: @stephaniesdish, @tastebudswithstephanie, @dishingwithstephaniesdish, @weeklydishmn
About Urban Growler® Brewing Company
Founded in 2014 by Deb Loch and Jill Pavlak, Urban Growler is the first women-owned microbrewery in Minnesota. Located in St. Paul, it is known for its inviting Taproom, Kitchen, and Beer Garden. Featuring both traditional beers and creative seasonal brews with a local twist, Urban Growler is a true community space where all are welcome.
Follow them on socials:
Facebook: @urbangrowlerbrewingcompany
Instagram: @urbangrowler
What to Expect at This Month’s Meeting:
✨ Delicious cake samples from Stephanie’s new cookbook
✨ A talk from Stephanie on the book, her TV show, and how to pitch yourself to TV and radio
✨ Book sales and signing
✨ Delicious, locally-crafted beverages available for purchase from Minnesota’s first women-owned microbrewery
Space is limited - RSVP today!
Location: Urban Growler Brewing Company: 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN 55114
Parking: Free parking available in the lot and nearby streets - see map below!
Come for the cake, stay for the conversation, and raise a glass to women who are shaping Minnesota’s food and beverage scene!
