https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-march-meeting-ann-fix-neon-collective-kitchens monthly 0.5 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1b78a4d8-d499-43c3-80fd-5d7d9727062f/IMG_6162.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens - Join Women Who Really Cook for our March meeting highlighting longtime WWRC member Ann Fix, Executive Director of 4 Access Partners, along with an exclusive sneak peek tour of the new NEON Collective Kitchens facility in North Minneapolis ahead of its official grand opening this May. Gain insight into the resources available to food entrepreneurs in our community, and network with fellow WWRC members across the food, beverage, and agriculture industries! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/c0037a13-cf08-49e1-9e45-4838dabe2ce5/Ann-Fix.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens - About Our Host: Ann Fix Executive Director, 4 Access Partners Ann Fix is the Founding Executive Director of 4 Access Partners and is a seasoned entrepreneur herself and a community leader with over 15 years of experience in advising and coaching small food entrepreneurs. In 2008, she founded Local D’Lish, an award-winning specialty grocery store that served as a launching pad for countless local farmers and food artisans and played a pivotal role in accelerating the local food movement in Minnesota. In 2016, Ann transitioned to lead Minnesota’s first Food Business Incubator and Business Development programming for the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON), a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of North Minneapolis’ entrepreneurial community. Ann was a critical driving force behind the development of a 25,000 square foot flexible commercial kitchen space/food business incubator for NEON that will house hundreds of food businesses as well as provide wrap-around business advising on site. Ann’s dedication to fostering economic vitality and building wealth in underserved communities has earned her recognition locally and nationally. She is a sought-after partner and thought leader in the field of entrepreneurship and community development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f8e0da0f-445e-45fc-9507-fd6db7ab07ce/Screenshot+2026-03-10+152448.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens NEON Collective Kitchens is a new 25,000-square-foot commercial kitchen and food business incubator in North Minneapolis designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale food businesses. The facility provides: • Commercial kitchen rental available 24/7 • Production space for CPG brands, caterers, and restaurants • Dedicated resources for food trucks and mobile food businesses • Cold, frozen, and dry ingredient storage • Business advising, training, and financing support More than just a production space, Collective Kitchens is a hub for collaboration - bringing together entrepreneurs, advisors, and community partners to help food businesses thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1773183336780-JIA7559OTUATDISKUUZU/Screenshot+2026-03-10+152448.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1773183342356-2GRO5AOBR5GAQE4JFMMI/Screenshot+2026-03-10+175408.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1773183349340-LXT9U3JJ9ASBKTXYOJF5/Screenshot+2026-03-10+175441.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1773183333929-2DW7WZBBQ2EMTA31R7H0/Kitchen+1.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Fueling Food Entrepreneurs @ NEON Collective Kitchens https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-february-meeting-abby-rakun-benedicts monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/56aac22c-0e25-4bc6-a913-099475f08d41/February+2026-meeting-2160x1080-web.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata - Join Women Who Really Cook for a special after-hours gathering at Benedict’s in Wayzata, hosted by Abby Rakun of Northern Hospitality & Co. This event will feature special guests Kate Romero (Nixta, Oro by Nixta) and Stephanie March (Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Weekly Dish), for an honest conversation about the challenges restaurants are facing - and how we can meaningfully support them right now. Connect with fellow WWRC members over delicious bites and beverages, and learn about The Salt Cure Restaurant Recovery Fund, a new local fund that provides direct relief to struggling independent restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a30f4601-8988-4790-9884-f81140897a1f/Pic+7.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata - About Our Host: Abby Rakun Creative Director of Hospitality & Culture at Northern Hospitality & Co. (Benedict’s, Mill Valley Kitchen, Longtrees Woodfire Grill) Abby met her husband in culinary school and has been stirring pots and ideas ever since. After raising three kids and perfecting the art of feeding people well (with a lifelong devotion to soup), she returned to hospitality through community-driven events and creative work. Now the Creative Director of Hospitality & Culture at Northern Hospitality & Co., Abby shapes brand storytelling, guest experience, and the overall vibe across the group’s restaurants. Known for her wide-brimmed hats, big ideas, and belief that hospitality is about how people feel, she blends creativity, care, and a little spice into everything she does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/dfedd605-eb74-4972-85c8-3c476ef930dd/NixtaHeadshots-07.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata - About Our Guests: Kate Romero Co-owner of Nixta Tortilleria and Oro by Nixta Kate Romero is the co-owner of Minneapolis based Nixta Tortilleria and Oro by Nixta. That's the Twin Cities way of saying, she works to evangelize heirloom corn and nixtamalization. The restaurant is known for honoring traditional techniques while pushing creative boundaries, and it's dedication to community efforts and helping incubate other small businesses. Oro by Nixta earned national recognition as a restaurant in 2024 , including a James Beard Award nomination, Bon Appetit Sustainable Stewards award, and a spot on the NYT Best New Restaurants list. This year, with her husband and partner, she hopes to secure the nod for Best Chef Midwest, the most recent accolade. When she's not running a business eight days a week, she likes walking her dog and chasing her son, the prince corn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/e6d512b3-594f-4277-ac50-f1c4efde7275/StephMarch-05.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata - About Our Guests: Stephanie March Co-Founder of The Salt Cure Fund, Editor-at-Large for Mpls.St. Paul Magazine, Co-host of Weekly Dish radio show Stephanie March is a veteran of the food world, having spent the last 25+ years covering the food and dining scene in the Twin Cities as both a print and broadcast journalist. Before that, she opened more than 50 restaurants across the country. Right now she is lending her insight and influence to help raise funds for restaurants, bars, and other small businesses in the hospitality world through The Salt Cure Fund. Her main goal, as always, is to tell great stories while preserving and celebrating the food cultures that sustain communities. And to eat more cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1770779070987-HX2D99ROZIZ5AZKPGL12/Benedicts_ProfileIcon.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1770779026634-BCSNGJ8AZWWBD5Y2HLOE/Low+Res+Pic+4.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1770779026542-X92M60ZREEZ24DWBB60K/Low+Res+Pic+3.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1770779011899-DJG6RA1OCGVHOEB8VPEL/Low+Res+Pic+2.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Showing Up for Our Restaurants @ Benedict's Wayzata https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-january-meeting-katie-fuller-cheeky-harvest monthly 0.5 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f0a5f76e-575b-4621-92c9-e4d82bb0c332/IMG_5912.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest - Beat the January chill and step into warmth and light with Women Who Really Cook and host Katie Fuller at Cheeky Harvest! Join us for an afternoon of community, creativity, and connection as we gather in Cheeky Harvest’s urban farm space in St. Paul, an oasis of vibrant colors in the middle of the Minnesota winter. Enjoy a hands-on planting activity and a sensory tasting activity, featuring Cheeky Harvest’s delicious microgreens and edible flowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/d95542af-a8ea-4816-b2e1-82a7e6d858b8/Katie+team+FINAL+copy.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest - About Our Host: Co-Founder of Cheeky Harvest, Katie Fuller Katie Fuller is a Women Who Really Cook member and co-founder of Cheeky Harvest, the Twin Cities’ largest indoor edible flower, microgreen, and specialty herb farm. Along with her co-founder, Katie began exploring urban farming in 2018, starting with a small prototype hydroponics system and quickly discovering the potential to grow a wide variety of flavorful crops in a very compact space. With a background in science, Katie saw indoor, technology-driven farming as a sustainable way to grow food closer to the people who eat it. She spent several years learning the ins and outs of controlled-environment agriculture, and in 2020, Cheeky Harvest secured a USDA microloan to expand operations into a dedicated space in South Minneapolis. With the support of family and friends, the business officially launched in 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1768262975940-U4SD5BJ010DDTMUGV6ZH/Picture1.png Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1768263017416-IMOZY7Y6FPASUFEGNP1V/Picture4.png Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1768263007962-LQ4LFLI4PQOYCV6J83ML/Picture3.png Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1768262958028-2L21R5NZONRP3MUVJULY/Picture2.png Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a5bcf091-a839-42b9-a7e8-2acc78be1e0a/Parking+map+-+Cheeky+Harvest.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Growing Connections @ Cheeky Harvest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-october-meeting-stephanie-hansen-urban-growler monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/b40cd842-dddc-457b-8093-998e33f50710/Eventbrite+Option+2.JPG Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1ecef8a2-263e-4648-a960-533806a79cc1/Steph+2.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/776d8d68-4dd9-4e77-820c-0aba32e837f8/Urban+Growler.png Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130026598-7LM7SUSLAOEEP6GFDYC2/Steph+3.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130051372-I8YCBEO84SKQRGY5CH5Z/Cookbook+2.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130051384-QMH5ZV7VI5B7R1NZSAJ5/Cookbook.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130028088-CV8TFW4GT0UVCSTKX0MJ/Up+North+Meal+3.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130029496-ETGP2826X02660FSDENT/Up+North+Meal.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130026492-2B0ARFW6T98U8JVNAU4M/Sandwich.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130025241-RUPLGB7R6DAIFWFDJ9OR/Food+Photography2.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1760130096105-51UPGCKZO4SCML9O7XEY/Steph.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/2b26015d-1271-4bf7-9f65-94d9f5d818ea/Urban%2BGrowler%2BSummer%2BParking.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Cookbooks & Craft Beer with Stephanie Hansen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-october-meeting-jenny-breen-redleaf monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/fbca038a-f031-4ae3-82a9-4a843fc5a07a/IMG_5238.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Cooking for Health & Connection with Jenny Breen - Join WWRC for an inspiring, interactive session on food, health, and justice with Jenny Breen! Step inside the Redleaf Center for Family Healing for a behind-the-scenes experience and discover how Jenny uses food skills, literacy, and cooking as tools to build health, equity, and connection. Jenny will share insights from her decades of work at the intersection of food and health, and lead an interactive, plant-forward cooking demonstration and tasting. This will be an inspiring, hands-on gathering that showcases the power of food to nourish not just bodies, but communities! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a0034a15-eb71-4d8f-a150-8ab8af811a4e/headshot+%231.jpeg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Cooking for Health & Connection with Jenny Breen - About Our Host: Jenny Breen - Chef, M Ed, MPH Jenny Breen, has been working at the intersection of human, community and environmental health in the Twin Cities and throughout the country for over 30 years. She creates custom training and learning experiences for individuals, communities, organizations and colleagues focused on personal or professional food, health and sustainability skills, and delivers programming and community engagement based in human and planetary health, wellbeing, equity and justice. Jenny teaches 3 classes through the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing at the U of M-two are in partnership with an integrative MD and are for future and current health professionals, and a 3rd is for undergraduate health and wellbeing students, and explore the role of food choices and our complex food system. Jenny also runs the teaching kitchen inside the Redleaf Center for Family Healing at Hennepin Healthcare, a postpartum mental health center providing various levels of care for new moms and families, and an integrative approach including a focus on movement, and food skills. In addition to Redleaf patients, Jenny delivers content and education for patients throughout the hospital, employees and practitioners. She believes that there is no part of health or healthcare where food isn't relevant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1757723374521-L8AVKKIKPSVK6XY02BJ4/Picture5.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Cooking for Health & Connection with Jenny Breen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1757723326325-7260Z0HE2W102PCB6H15/Picture2.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Cooking for Health & Connection with Jenny Breen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1757723324500-1RBVW7IINEV39KRCZMCK/Picture3.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Cooking for Health & Connection with Jenny Breen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1757723359531-8I78RDWE9EX8R3BECFP8/Picture6.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Cooking for Health & Connection with Jenny Breen https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-september-meeting-honey-and-rye-bakehouse monthly 0.5 2025-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/6c68fb08-ffe2-4436-b838-6df397773e4b/IMG_4957.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse - Join Women Who Really Cook for a morning of fresh-baked pastries, coffee, and inspiring conversation with Anne Andrus - owner and founder of Honey & Rye and the event-ready space just down the block, bakehouse. Anne will share the story of how her love of baking and community helped her grow Honey & Rye from a one-shop neighborhood favorite into a thriving small business, with a team of passionate bakers and baristas, and a new phase of expansion. We’ll gather at bakehouse - "your celebration HQ for classes, parties, and pop-ups" - to hear what it takes to grow from startup to second-stage, while staying rooted in passion and purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/56f611dc-1bb6-451e-a809-175e4e72b2f5/1C5A5232.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse - Anne Andrus – Owner & Founder, Honey & Rye + bakehouse Born into a big entrepreneurial family in rural Minnesota, Anne’s journey from baking monkey bread with her mom to owning one of St. Louis Park’s favorite bakeries is anything but conventional. After earning degrees in Spanish and International Business from St. Kate’s, Anne moved to California, where a desk job quickly gave way to a new calling: pastries. She earned her baking certificate from the San Francisco Baking Institute and returned to Minnesota to open Honey & Rye in 2013. Since then, Anne has navigated business ownership through life’s many twists and turns - including a wedding, a baby, and a cancer diagnosis and recovery - all while building a thriving, community-driven bakery and event space. Facebook: honeyandrye Instagram: honeyandrye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608674662-YXMD033109MUAA15ITYJ/anne+with+chocolate+coconut+cream+pie.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608687155-JP4YVH8NBZF93S3RMZBX/honey-rye-web-010.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608687154-3TWCKRZNV2Y6JC7488B4/honey-rye-web-104.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608731784-J9DDKZ1MLC09ZGL07CRS/honey-rye-4245.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608716668-IPTYTWFIVNUWI68YBVNO/bakehouse-exterior-apr23-square.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608675391-PXHKH6PNLKAJRVK06X4G/croissants-scones.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608736016-OXN1LOYZBB1FK775K2M0/multigrain.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1754608733667-Y00RY58OFYCXG3U9TTD4/bakehouse-party-cupcake-pizza-home-hero+%281%29.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Baking with Purpose @ bakehouse https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-august-meeting-the-central-mix monthly 0.5 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/d7873956-b565-4aa0-9cb6-a78c3c2e4764/Shelley+and+Sue.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix - Join Women Who Really Cook for a behind-the-scenes look at women-led upcycled food innovation, hosted by the powerhouse women of the Upcycled Food Movement - Shelley Santrach and Sue Marshall! We’ll gather at The Central Mix, a dynamic gathering space and shared-use kitchen in Columbia Heights, to explore how women-led brands are creatively reducing food waste and reimagining what’s possible with upcycled ingredients. Come for casual networking, fresh tastes, and inspiration from women on a mission to change our food system for the better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/d5f46a6e-d644-453a-81b2-16c002470c92/Shelley+Headshot+2.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix - Shelley Santrach – Founder, The Central Mix, AGrAINery, and Fixx Coffee Shelley is the Venue Operator at The Central Mix, CEO of AGrAINery, and Co-Operator of Fixx Coffee. Through AGrAINery, she transforms spent grains from local breweries and distilleries into delicious handmade baked goods that showcase the unique textures and flavors of upcycled grains, all with a mission to build community through food and sustainability. Fixx Coffee, located inside The Central Mix and run by Shelley and her daughter Norah, operates with the motto: always scratch, often upcycled, sometimes sourdough. Facebook: The Central Mix, Fixx Coffee Instagram: The Central Mix, AGrAINery, Fixx Coffee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/192d31f8-68ab-4da5-b69f-58274f76c842/Sue+18++small+file+size.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix - Sue Marshall – Founder & CEO, NETZRO Sue is the founder and CEO of NETZRO, a food technology company that transforms food and beverage byproducts into safe, sustainable, upcycled ingredients. A founding member of the Upcycled Food Association and a board member of Naturally Minnesota, Sue also supports other purpose-driven startups through mentorship and funding strategy. Sue is committed to working in partnership with nature to address the environmental challenges passed down through generations. She collaborates closely with others who share her passion for building a more sustainable and equitable food system. Outside of work, Sue enjoys traveling with her family and cherishes her roles as a mother and wife. Facebook: NETZRO Instagram: NETZRO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1753289171271-KUQJ4BNMYE9U91X77KRS/Kitchen.png Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1753289170380-W05VS0BPZJH5I391610B/Shelley+and+Sue.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1753289192899-BWULVN9V8IXBD102VBEW/Space.png Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1753289251988-L4V9JLPGEHQP5H5XMYGM/Picture1.png Events - WWRC August Meeting: Upcycling in Action @ The Central Mix https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-july-meeting-cara-irish-pubs monthly 0.5 2025-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f0935a32-f46a-413a-9f83-6101d98bf684/IMG_4635.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local - Join Women Who Really Cook for a special summer happy hour hosted by the marketing team behind Cara Irish Pubs — Aly Haugen, Kelly McManus, and Jessica Bader! We’ll gather for casual networking, pub snacks, and insights into the creative minds building authentic food and hospitality experiences at some of Minnesota’s most beloved Irish pubs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a233f5a9-5aef-4cc3-8103-0c83bf5758e8/AlyHaugen.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local - Aly Haugen – Marketing Coordinator, Cara Irish Pubs With a background in marketing and communications, radical hospitality, and a love of food, restaurant marketing is the perfect blend of Aly’s passions and expertise. In her role as Marketing Coordinator at Cara Irish Pubs, she develops and implements both digital and print marketing and advertising campaigns. Her work includes assembling and analyzing sales forecasts, and preparing strategies, plans, and objectives that reflect Cara Irish Pubs’ mission, vision, values, and the unique culture of each pub location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/4e0e170e-28fb-4214-86f1-ef5ba7622c55/CleanShot%2B2022-10-26%2Bat%2B21.35.09.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local - Kelly McManus – Founder & Owner, McManus Creative A brand strategist, identity designer, and creative director, Kelly partners with food & beverage companies (including Cara Irish Pubs and Du Nord) to build meaningful, mission-driven brands. Kelly specializes in translating big ideas into practical, budget-conscious solutions that support long-term growth. McManus Creative is an independent design collaborative specializing in brand strategy, identity design, and brand management for small- to mid-sized food and beverage CPG companies and national non-profits. With a focus on helping founders thrive, they provide a full spectrum of services - from brand audits and product launches to interior branding and packaging design. Kelly embeds directly into companies as a strategic partner, helping teams move further, faster. At the heart of McManus Creative is a commitment to values-aligned partnerships, simplicity, and joy in the creative process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/7f18a707-677b-46cc-aa79-7619866cdce7/JessicaBader.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local - Jessica Bader – Events Manager, Cara Irish Pubs With over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jessica has worn just about every hat. From hosting and restaurant serving to banquet serving, fine-dining/wine service, restaurant management, social media & marketing, and event planning. It’s the classic “every day is different” that keeps her energized. She loves coming to work knowing she’ll meet new people, face new challenges, and have the chance to create a memorable event for each client she works with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1750709302673-TNJ0WLRBFAHGHT1SOYB7/TheLocal_westend_Nov110068.JPG Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1750709316383-AIXXQH7L34PWOB7SZ1Z9/Wee+Lunch+Fish+and+Chips_247.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1750709375991-VS6L0F9F7GWFW7XGS5WG/TheWestEndInterior_0003.JPG Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1750709337543-6W7QG82FN0VS5N41G4WW/Cooper%27s+Room.JPG Events - WWRC July Meeting: Pints, Pubs & Powerhouses - A Summer Meet-Up @ The Local https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-june-meeting-jeanie-janas-ritter-bucheron monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1366100d-6595-471e-97e4-cf6679c89e35/IMG_4033.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron - Join Women Who Really Cook for a special morning with Jeanie Janas Ritter, Hospitality Director & Co-Owner of Bûcheron, a 2025 James Beard Award WINNER! for Best New Restaurant! For this exclusive gathering, we’ll have the rare opportunity to step inside Bûcheron during the day - a time when the restaurant is normally closed - to hear Jeanie’s inspiring journey from small farm to James Beard WINNER! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/e73850b6-8842-4720-9b4c-9bf4d4627f91/Bucheron-Fall2023-5+%284%29.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron - Jeanie Janas Ritter, Hospitality Director & Co-Owner of Bûcheron Raised on a farm in LaPorte, Indiana, Jeanie’s passion for food and respect for ingredients has been present for as long as she can remember. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Jeanie spent time in the kitchen of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA before transitioning into front-of-house operations. Upon graduating, she led teams at 2-Michelin star Cyrus in Sonoma County, CA, followed by Iggy’s in Singapore, then #26 on the San Pellegrino 50 Best Restaurants list. While in Singapore, Jeanie also led the openings of Kaiseki Yoshiuiki, Horse’s Mouth Bar, and Bacchanalia Restaurant, which was named World Gourmet Series Restaurant of the Year. After moving back to the U.S., Jeanie joined the leadership team at Hogsalt Hospitality in Chicago, overseeing Gilt Bar and Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf. Finally settling down in Minnesota, she opened and led the team at Bellecour Restaurant and Bakery in Wayzata, MN until its closure in 2020. Most recently, she brough her talents toa dynamic role as the Operations Director at Cooks | Bellecour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/3a9805e6-9a5a-4e5a-b488-cc9e22eb2c9b/pano-1.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron - James Beard Nominee, Bûcheron Bûcheron, which translates to “lumberjack” in French, is an elevated neighborhood restaurant that blends French-American cuisine with the skill and craftsmanship of generations of Minnesota’s lumberjacks. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Adam Ritter and Jeanie Janas Ritter, Bûcheron offers a simple yet dynamic menu in a charming, convivial atmosphere. Facebook: @bucheronmpls Instagram: @bucheronmpls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187656441-NJSWTBIM8U29PNLSOJ9R/IMG_9557-scaled-e1731555748521-768x768.jpeg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187654097-1PFUQKGA7IP1J0IMKR3G/home3.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187652550-L6U2TE6IQHJWH1DIQD5Y/home1-1024x518.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187655192-AXIS7O6TMIFS2418B5BV/IMG_9457-scaled-e1731555852279-768x768.jpeg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187652400-VMEEP0MNXI7JNCLVCYAH/Bucheron-December23-82-5-1-768x512.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187653967-62FLGL8KKBZD9OAE755V/IMG_9401-scaled-e1731555633383-768x768.jpeg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187655576-YUQVU59YINN50GRRXYY0/IMG_9537-scaled-e1731555716162-768x768.jpeg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743187656880-W5RS444DT9CUFBQZKG6R/pic-fullrestaurant-768x512.jpg Events - WWRC June Meeting: Jeanie Janas Ritter @ Bûcheron https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-may-meeting-stefanie-and-heather-prostart monthly 0.5 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/d6e64e9b-8817-405b-ad11-00378d4e22f6/IMG_4072.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School - Join us for a special after-school event celebrating Stefanie Zoss and Heather Baumbach, ProStart instructors at Shakopee High School, to hear about the inspiring work they do to shape the future of Minnesota’s culinary industry! Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at their state-of-the-art culinary facility, and enjoy an entrée and dessert prepared by their ProStart student team! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1826f90c-6a5f-438a-9300-5dfc198a4e4a/1732133786214.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School - Stefanie Zoss - Family & Consumer Science Teacher, ProStart Instructor @ Shakopee High School Stefanie Zoss is a Family & Consumer Science teacher with over 20 years of experience in education. She started her career as an elementary school teacher in Chicago before returning to Minnesota, where she continued teaching elementary school in various Twin Cities school districts. Stefanie later earned a Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato, which led her to teaching culinary arts at Hopkins High School for three years. For the past three years, Stefanie has been teaching at Shakopee High School as a ProStart instructor, where she guides students in culinary arts and hospitality. She has extensive experience in hands-on teaching and has helped her students succeed in both state and national culinary competitions. In addition to her career, Stefanie has been married for almost 20 years and has two children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/7d1bfd58-33fd-4a26-b99b-3536937d3ba8/1732133786214.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School - Heather Baumbach- Culinary Arts Instructor, ProStart Instructor @ Shakopee High School Heather Baumbach is a Culinary Arts instructor at Shakopee High School, where she teaches three levels of culinary classes and prepares students for careers in the culinary field. She partners with local businesses like Valleyfair, Mystic Lake Casino, Shakopee Bowl, QDoba, O'Brien’s, Cub Foods, and Hy-Vee, giving students real-world learning experiences with industry professionals. Heather holds a Master of Education in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and a certification in ServSafe Food Protection Manager. She is also a ServSafe Certified Instructor & Registered Proctor. Using the ProStart curriculum from the National Restaurant Association, Heather provides students with a solid foundation in food safety and culinary skills. In 2020, she was honored as the MAFCS Teacher of the Year for her contributions to the Shakopee Family and Consumer Science Department. Heather is also the 2024 ProStart Teacher of the Year and is a candidate for the National Teacher of the Year award through the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186270302-48HBMTETXC15SK2D8AYZ/SandH.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186134055-2LRO9RD4NTYHTO319ZXO/Screenshot+2025-03-19+183420.png Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186208840-1DVB2QLH4XYMPGLQDVL6/1732133720605.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186142381-MTWJ0IRQYYBO43ZVURAX/AZ.png Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186307802-BO8FLUZDI4VF84WKADG4/Screenshot+2025-03-19+183528.png Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186143468-PI3VMXTE6XXY4XVUC8O9/Team.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186335896-7T4AEK0RK71J5UCZHG9Z/1732133612089.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1743186307566-G68Z84KL43OJVJVKUKN3/Screenshot+2025-03-19+183456.png Events - WWRC May Meeting: Stefanie Zoss & Heather Baumbach @ Shakopee High School https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-april-meeting-supenn-cyndy-harrison-abrazar monthly 0.5 2025-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1268e5d4-6cbe-46f8-8615-f2bc88d763c6/IMG_4030.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events - Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and delicious bites at Abrazar, the stunning event space from Supenn and Cyndy Harrison, the visionary women behind Sawatdee Thai Restaurants - Minnesota’s first Thai restaurant. Enjoy delicious Thai appetizers from the newest Sawatdee location in St. Paul, connect with fellow food and business enthusiasts, and experience Abrazar’s modern yet timeless venue, designed to host unforgettable gatherings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/3ccb35e3-7082-4352-a08d-1bcaa213af05/Picture1.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events - Supenn Harrison - Trailblazer of Thai Cuisine in Minnesota Supenn Harrison is a pioneer of Thai cuisine in Minnesota, introducing authentic Thai flavors to the state at a time when they were virtually unknown in the Midwest. Originally from Thailand, she moved to Minnesota in 1972 for graduate school. After struggling to find work, she took a janitorial job at Abbott Northwestern Hospital—an experience that fueled her determination to build something of her own. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1976, selling her now-famous Sue’s Egg Rolls at the Minnesota State Fair. In 1979, she purchased the Gopher Grill on Lake Street, transforming it into Siam Café—the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota. This bold move laid the foundation for Sawatdee Thai Restaurants, a beloved institution known for setting the standard in Thai cuisine. Since opening the first official Sawatdee in 1983, Supenn has expanded her restaurants and catering operations while staying true to her values of quality, service, and authenticity. With over 40 years in the restaurant industry, Supenn’s legacy lives on through her daughters, Cyndy and Jenny, who now lead Sawatdee. Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and passion, making her a true icon in Minnesota’s dining scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/cb291559-21a4-4e3f-9025-6c4e30c83013/IMG_4026.JPG Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events - Cyndy Harrison – Leading the Next Generation of Sawatdee Growing up in the restaurant business, Cyndy Harrison was immersed in the world of Thai cuisine from an early age as the daughter of Sawatdee Thai Restaurant founder, Supenn Harrison. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of St. Thomas and later completed her MBA at Augsburg University, equipping her with the skills to lead and grow the family business. In 2010, she took over as CEO of Sawatdee Thai Restaurants, overseeing locations in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Maple Grove. Under her leadership, the restaurants have continued to thrive, maintaining their reputation for authentic Thai flavors, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere. She also manages Sawatdee Catering, handling logistics for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings, ensuring that each experience is seamless and memorable. Beyond Sawatdee, Cyndy’s passion for hospitality led her to launch Abrazar, a beautifully designed event space dedicated to bringing people together. As CEO and Catering Director, she blends her expertise in food, service, and event planning to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for celebrations of all kinds. Whether managing restaurant operations, catering large-scale events, or hosting gatherings at Abrazar, Cyndy continues to build on her family’s legacy of connecting people through food and shared experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1742341627090-RYMRNU20DNLWY5BOJ214/442410771_398566973164034_2541924970271412342_n.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1742341609816-IFAGK86BNM9F27BV7AM7/IMG_4028.JPG Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1742341614151-ZSJ1OS42NWIOP10L26XI/df57d0c0-5bc3-4bab-8587-663f61b6fba1_2a23813dca470163f0b2610639f888f1.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1742341608365-SN5LAMKSQ02X8WZOEHRB/banner_1622044263.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Supenn & Cyndy Harrison @ Abrazar Events https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-march-meeting-nicole-bolea-coffeewomple monthly 0.5 2025-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/fcf9d6b0-404b-4c21-91b1-cd915e226881/Picture1.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery - Start your morning with great coffee, great company, and a behind-the-scenes look at how one of Minneapolis’ most sustainable coffee roasters is making an impact! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/b826b05b-95f6-423b-a039-51cba80a4fef/Coffeewomple-Zach%26Nicole.JPG Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery - At Coffeewomple Roastery, owner and founder Nicole Bolea combines a love for coffee, sustainability, and adventure. Inspired by the word Coddiwomple—which means to travel purposefully toward an unknown destination—Coffeewomple invites you to explore the world of coffee with curiosity and intention. Founded in 2022 by Nicole and her partner, Zach Whitney, Coffeewomple has quickly become a leader in environmentally conscious coffee roasting. With degrees in chemical and environmental engineering, a professional engineering license, and an MBA, Nicole brings a science-driven approach to every aspect of the business—from sourcing beans directly from sustainable farms to roasting on an all-electric, low-emission Giesen roaster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/8dc311e2-9571-487b-8ff3-a010a60f0f2c/Coffeewomple%2BRoaster.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery - Coffeewomple’s Northeast Minneapolis roastery was once home to the historic Rye Krisp factory—an ideal space with the power infrastructure needed for their sustainable roasting operations. The company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact extends beyond roasting, with reusable and compostable packaging, zero-waste production practices, and mindful sourcing to minimize transportation emissions. Follow Coffeewomple on social: Instagram: @coffeewompleroastery Facebook: @coffeewompleroaster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1739473536248-ZHZCPSD9IET4W9H2WU0F/Airscape%2B3.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1739473484509-5MPUTITT3EK1J9MG6M72/AC6B95F2-4A9B-4F8E-B62D-6A9EC6A8E1BB.jpeg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1739473489401-9MGMIS8AAHPRROGUNVV5/Coffeewomple%2BRoaster.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1739473572800-8G2KRPYHEJAQSHLUM1MC/Maximinos%2BBag.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Nicole Bolea @ Coffeewomple Roastery https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-february-meeting-michelle-bridget-midcitykitchen monthly 0.5 2025-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/6f59881a-9dd4-424f-9287-91b87e97492a/IMG_3833.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen - Join us for a lunchtime gathering that highlights two inspiring entrepreneurs whose ventures celebrate community, creativity, and connection. Check out MidCity Kitchen, a multifaceted shared-use commercial kitchen, event, and coworking space in South St. Anthony Park. Enjoy a delicious lunch of warming soup, bread, and scratch-made ice cream for dessert! All prepared by host, Bridget O’Boyle of Oh Soup! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/85ca6823-ff80-4afd-b614-263ce3d87593/Fresh+Herbs.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen - Meet Michelle Sharp, Founder of Meet the Minnesota Makers! Meet the Minnesota Makers celebrates Minnesota’s small businesses. Michelle Sharp connects you with unique small businesses through her maker features about local food, farms, artists, artisans and authors that are shared both on the Meet the Minnesota Makers website, in monthly newsletters and through social media. She coaches small business owners to develop their storytelling and marketing content to gain the conversions that will yield steady revenue. Michelle shares why her work shortens the gap between local businesses and their customers. Before writing maker features, recipes, and creating content for other small businesses for Meet the Minnesota Makers, Michelle Sharp published the first co-edited volume in English about Carmen de Burgos, a Spanish first-wave feminist who believed in the power of women, food, and community. From her background researching these elements from a historical perspective, Michelle founded Meet the Minnesota Makers in 2021 to create a space for makers and customers to share stories and connect with each other. Follow Meet the Minnesota Makers on social: Instagram: @meettheminnesotamakers Facebook: @meettheminnesotamakers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/77a928b9-8a90-4206-afbc-1f77bb15318d/Bridget+Soup.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen - Meet Bridget O’Boyle, Founder of Oh Soup! Oh Soup! is where simple, fresh ingredients, heartfelt recipes, and some pinch-&-dash mastery become much more than soup. This is where “Oh” becomes “Ooooh” with each loving spoonful. Bridget O'Boyle prepares vegetarian and vegan soups from scratch. Bridget will share how food became her love language and the power of comfort food that nourishes. She will also share about her venture into ice cream that will change the world, at least one corner of it. Souping for friends and neighbors started innocently enough - just a friendly neighborly thing to do. The goodness flowed, the word spread, and Oh soup! ventured beyond the hood. Bridget aims to “nourish the world, one soothing bowl of soup at a time,” through her Minneapolis small business Oh Soup! and as a traveling chef for First Descents. Through Oh Soup! Bridget offers weekly vegetarian soup and bread menus prepared with fresh ingredients with custom topping accompaniments. Follow Oh Soup! on social: Instagram: @ohsoup Facebook: @ohsoup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1737656952951-2DVCRW80PWZ7SEJH9LIU/bread.jpeg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1737656977806-OBNI0F0K6H1F5P178CRA/kitchen.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1737656958685-S25I0JEBZH1DNU6HXYIE/soup2.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1737656956324-P6YCFJSDD3ZHT1PQY93N/kitchen2.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Michelle Sharp & Bridget O’Boyle @ MidCity Kitchen https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-january-meeting-peggy-teed-bagels monthly 0.5 2025-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a8c3e444-42dd-40eb-8db7-6195dde9d3ea/background+3.png Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peggy Teed @ St. Paul Bagelry, Roseville - Join us for an afternoon of renovation and reconnection in the new year! Enjoy a delicious spread of afternoon snacks (including bagels, of course!), and tour the newly-refreshed space that continues to serve the Twin Cities with its signature warmth and mouthwatering bagels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/374b1f16-7d01-4fa4-8f69-da2a93e48ee7/Nic%2Bphoto.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peggy Teed @ St. Paul Bagelry, Roseville - This January marks 18 years since Peggy Teed took the helm of St. Paul Bagelry, a beloved bagel shop that has grown and evolved for over three decades! Peggy will share her inspiring journey of reinvesting in her business through the recent remodel of the original location, offering insights into her experience as a business owner navigating the ever-changing food industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1735861490187-0CV8Q6I45KBJW4UQAMLM/baker%27s%2Bdozen%2Bspecial.jpeg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peggy Teed @ St. Paul Bagelry, Roseville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1735861424331-9MO4ITIYUNX78W4ZKF5K/St.PaulBagelryRemodel.finished.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peggy Teed @ St. Paul Bagelry, Roseville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1735861490040-A6OVSJAKEG9422CPH3HE/Blt.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peggy Teed @ St. Paul Bagelry, Roseville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1735861490986-BB82XXJGJY0TF9BCA7EA/St.PaulBagelry%2B%2895%2Bof%2B293%29.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peggy Teed @ St. Paul Bagelry, Roseville https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-november-meeting-ella-daniels monthly 0.5 2024-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/36118b35-16fa-41a6-98ac-198f749309dd/IMG_3570.JPG Events - WWRC November Meeting: Ella Daniels @ Mill City Winter Market - Join us for a morning of local food and conversation with Ella Daniels, the new Executive Director of the Mill City Farmers Market (MCFM)! We'll meet inside the Mill City Museum's 6th floor conference room to mingle and learn more about MCFM's vendors, mission and impact. Afterwards guests are invited to shop and enjoy their morning at the indoor Mill City Farmers Market located on the main floor of the Mill City Museum. Sample local products and get a head start on your Thanksgiving shopping! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/987a26ec-9d6a-4036-94fd-ad2062e7904c/IMG_0352.JPG Events - WWRC November Meeting: Ella Daniels @ Mill City Winter Market - This event will give us all the chance to explore a place where shoppers and makers mingle. Learn with Ella what makes the Mill City Farmers Market unique and how its commitment to local vendors makers a difference in our community. Check out the Mill City Farmers Market Website for schedule, anticipated vendors, and get inspired. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-october-meeting-zoe-francois monthly 0.5 2024-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/cfc5faeb-3e04-429c-9a40-951307d8ec76/IMG_3473.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home - Join us for a cozy teatime gathering hosted by renowned pastry chef Zoë François to celebrate the release of her New York Times bestselling cookbook, Zoë Bakes Cookies. The event will be held at the beautiful Minnetonka lake house of our beloved Women Who Really Cook founder, Sue Zelickson! Picture this: The smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house as we sip tea by the lake, surrounded by friends and food enthusiasts. What better way to spend a Friday autumn afternoon?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/df925e1e-3556-4bf9-9150-31604bc69749/Zoe+Headshot.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home - Zoë François first discovered her passion for baking through cookies, with early memories of visiting Jewish bakeries in Brooklyn. These moments have stayed with her, influencing her journey in the world of pastry. Zoë studied art at the University of Vermont, where she founded a cookie company as a creative way to earn extra income. Her passion for baking led her to the Culinary Institute of America in New York, where she honed her pastry skills. She went on to work as a pastry chef in several Twin Cities restaurants and co-author the bestselling Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day book series. Her award-winning book, Zoë Bakes Cakes, her hit TV series Zoë Bakes on the Magnolia Network, and her Emmy nomination alongside Andrew Zimmern for their special Holiday Party with Andrew and Zoë, have all made her a household name in the world of pastry. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Graham, and their poodle, with her two grown sons coming home often for - of course - cookies. Website: ZoëBakes Instagram: @zoebakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/6b0819cb-52c1-4c93-8f44-807a8bc50ef6/Zoe+Book+Cover.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home - In her latest book, the New York Times Bestseller Zoë Bakes Cookies, Zoë François brings together 75 irresistible recipes for classic cookies and bars, each inspired by her life’s journey. From her childhood on a Vermont commune to her Jewish heritage and Midwestern home, Zoë’s recipes are rooted in personal stories and family traditions. The book includes a “Cookie Academy” section, where Zoë shares tips and techniques from her career, helping bakers perfect their cookie-making skills. With chapters like “The Vermont Commune” and “Bubbe Berkowitz’s Cookies,” readers can expect delicious recipes like Ultra-Peanut Butter Cookies, Hazelnut Spice Speculaas, and Blueberry Gooey Butter Bars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740198362-7DHRVAMY615YESKM5CWT/Picture4.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740238726-YJ04QWJFI9O0P95LLAZQ/Picture3.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740439737-NTWNDIXJRDMMM2AVNKJH/Picture5.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740465387-GCJMN6J16HDTAIJPQD66/Zoe+Book+Cover.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740493125-F9P7UGCC921YESAM9MW6/Zoe+Headshot.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740152346-ERNTW0R6JMYUUBYMCP6D/Picture2.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740273892-U3OFEJFLTJUSVDBWSLNA/Picture7.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1727740492541-OD7WRPCWSTSSF7WK35EG/Picture6.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Zoë François @ Sue Zelickson’s Lake Minnetonka Home https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-september-meeting-angie-gustafson-beth-dooley monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/48d5ba2c-919a-4467-b59e-30aaaeb3636a/Angie+and+Beth+Collage+1.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home - Join us for a delightful morning of networking, learning, and delicious food at our September Women Who Really Cook meeting, co-hosted by local food industry icons, Angie Gustafson and Beth Dooley, at Angie's Lake Harriet home. Start your day with a nourishing breakfast featuring Gustola Granola and baked goods made with Kernza®, along with a spread of yogurt, fresh fruit, egg dishes, coffee, juice, and mimosas. Come early or stay late to walk around the beautiful Lake Harriet with food friends on a beautiful fall morning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/250c705d-6c91-4093-bf9e-f6347f2cba31/Beth+Dooley+Headshot.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home - A celebrated food and travel writer, Beth is the author of numerous cookbooks including In Winter's Kitchen, Savory Sweet, Minnesota's Bounty, and the James Beard award-winning The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen. Her latest book, The Perennial Kitchen: Simple Recipes for a Healthy Future, focuses on regenerative agriculture. Beth also writes a column for the Star Tribune and appears monthly on KARE 11 TV and MPR. Her books will be available for purchase at the event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/e98b7683-0175-449b-a182-5b6c033505a2/Angie+Headshot.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home - Angie Gustafson is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur who transformed her early experiences in corporate and grassroots international development into a successful CPG food brand, Gustola Granola. In addition to her achievements in the food industry, Angie is the author of a self-published, award-winning children's book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1723249584532-6J903XB7RPNI6PURPXHN/Angie+and+Beth+Together.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1723249891617-FBZ8E0U0JRDROOXBWER9/Perennial+Kitchen+Cookbook.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1723249910558-9TS15I6CMZRWXV2D2ZT9/Gustola+Granola+Image.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1723250141283-UZQR43SIAE8ORMLRB80D/Lake+Harriet+Fall.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f96ca46a-0fb2-43a0-841c-7ff63fc317b5/Parking+Map.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Angie Gustafson & Beth Dooley @ Angie’s Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-august-meeting-seasoned-specialty-foods monthly 0.5 2024-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/3e85f163-5b1f-4b2d-a7b5-585d0dd7499d/Pic+collage+smilingjpg.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market - Join us for an inspiring, informative breakfast co-hosted by Lolly Occhino, Senior Food Scientist at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), and Kayla Yang-Best, Founder of Seasoned Specialty Food Market and The Market Entry Fund (TMEF). Dive deeper into the support they offer for local Consumer Packaged Good (CPG) food businesses, including efforts to advance woman-owned and underrepresented food businesses, and how you can join in and help sustain the impact. Enjoy a light breakfast prepared with ingredients or products from local makers, featuring coffee and tea from a local roaster and mixologist! And of course, you’ll have plenty of time to shop for your favorite local brands at the Seasoned Specialty Food Market! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/c7790052-fda4-44b2-8a5a-49b1fd85f317/Untitled+design.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market - Kayla Yang-Best, is a cross-sector social entrepreneur, with an innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial approach to creating social and economic benefits with and for traditionally underrepresented and marginalized populations. Currently, she is Founder and CEO of Seasoned Specialty Foods, a social benefit grocery/co-retailer that enables underrepresented food businesses and their products to enter and thrive in the CPG marketplace. She is also Founder and CEO of The Market Entry Fund, a nonprofit that advances equity and inclusion in local food supply chains, by providing grants and business/manufacturing solutions to underrepresented micro manufacturers and processors of food. Prior to embracing social entrepreneurship full-time, Kayla spent more than 20 years leading strategic operations and philanthropic investments for companies and organizations like Bush Foundation, Cargill and the Cargill Foundation, United Way, and international NGOs in Thailand and India. Kayla’s background includes law, international development and public administration, among others. She is active in communities where she works and lives and serves on the Boards of local nonprofits that include the Minnesota State Foundation and Rooted Philanthropy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/2fd9dcd3-7e51-4f4b-8aa2-ee6e4e4db2d7/May+2023+AURi.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market - Lolly Occhino, Senior Food Scientist at Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), co-leads the organization’s food program. She conducts and manages client-requested applied research and technical assistance and facilitates the successful execution and development of public-domain initiatives focused on transforming Minnesota’s rich agricultural products into sustainable food businesses through science. With many years of research and development experience at both large and small companies, Lolly has expertise in all areas of food product development including ingredient functionality, building food safety into product design, and optimizing a food’s sensory appeal to the target consumer. In addition to food science, Lolly has a strong business background and advises clients on issues of consumer preference, scalability, and retail sales. Lolly was appointed to serve on the Minnesota Food Safety and Defense Taskforce and is a Technical Committee member of the Plant Protein Innovation Center at the University of Minnesota. She is a judge for the annual MN Cup competition in the Food/Agriculture/Beverage division and is a member of the Board of Directors for The Market Entry Fund. Lolly earned a M.S. in Food Science from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1720132674653-EAOBOJBBM93FBW6JD7F7/1-10.12.22+Shelf2.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1720132975281-PZA48FUFSHT51DYW9V1F/SPF+Gift+Box.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1720132676939-RNL602VVHCMEIYFCQV3R/Back+wall+center+to+east+corner.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1720132785286-8Y1707MP07WG8NFI86XN/Seasoned+Logo+Smaller.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Lolly Occhino and Kayla Yang-Best @ Seasoned Specialty Food Market https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-july-meeting-farm-at-the-arb monthly 0.5 2024-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/90a39db3-c91a-4ffa-87af-adb3bf3b8ffc/collage+2.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb - Join us for a delightful culinary adventure at the Farm at the Arb, where fresh, local produce meets expert cooking techniques. Hosted by renowned chefs Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, taste, and explore the beauty of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Farm at the Arb. Take in a cooking demo, sample farm-fresh foods, and enjoy a guided tour of the farm! Stick around after to explore all the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has to offer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1afad1b9-968c-45d6-bfaf-d7ac00defef4/Chef+Beth.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb - Chef Beth Fisher has a career marked by a rich tapestry of culinary expertise and teaching experience. Having cooked in esteemed Twin Cities restaurants like Lucia’s, Wise Acre Eatery, and Kruse Markit, Beth has brought a wealth of experience to her role as Culinary Program Lead at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Farm at the Arb. When Beth started her role at the Arb last year, she was no stranger to a kitchen classroom. As the previous Culinary Programmer and Instructor at the Myer’s Education Center, she crafted whimsical and dynamic culinary classes that reflected her teaching philosophy: fun and high energy. Her approach makes learning a joy, and her enthusiasm for culinary instruction shines through in every class she teaches. Her dedication to culinary education is evident in her ability to connect both amateur and professional chefs with the ingredients and the joy of cooking. Now moving into a new role as the Arb Culinary Lead, Beth will take on the revamping of the Arboretum's restaurant, RootStock, set to open at the end of July! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/ad90bd47-fb50-40b3-874f-7b68d44f09bf/Shelagh.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb - Chef Shelagh Mullen recently took on the role of Culinary Program Lead at the Farm at the Arb, where she will coordinate cooking classes, develop recipes, and continue the exceptional work started by Beth Fisher. With a rich background in culinary instruction, event planning, and recipe development, Shelagh is well-prepared for this new chapter. She curates recipes for her website, shecooksdesign.com, and holds a degree in graphic design, which she utilizes in collaboration with local producers and makers on food packaging projects. Shelagh calls herself a food designer, reflecting her belief that food is central to both business and life. Shelagh is particularly passionate about Irish food and culture, having traveled to Ireland numerous times and completed a culinary course at The Dublin Cookery School in 2020. Her mission is to dispel myths about Irish cuisine and showcase the vibrant Renaissance in Irish food and cooking. In pursuit of this goal, Shelagh co-founded GráBia with her friend Anne from Galway. GráBia is an annual food tour of Ireland that offers participants a deep dive into the country’s culinary landscape, including cheese making, dairy farm visits, sea foraging, whiskey tours, and so much more. Shelagh is excited to share her love for Irish food and culture with others through these immersive experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983127364-QQ3GCVUUJAXZE31WD56T/farm+at+the+arb+1.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983118191-EQ7W25TLCMX534C5GBI4/farm+at+the+arb+2.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983303105-TJ2MSR176UF8MNHHX6XV/gathering_lawn.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983462613-245CAM5JZNS9DE0G192R/bee_center_1200x395.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983478795-R77BW2L9ZMCKOHAE0PWO/foodscape_header_0.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983503974-I8IGTUNLSLK1UBJAP01A/hmong_garden_1200x395.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983516229-783Z4I6A330ZJ3IGS1LO/pic2.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1719983529642-ADV69DLM6OJOL0TVNSQ2/red_barn_1200x395.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Beth Fisher and Shelagh Mullen @ Farm at the Arb https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-may-meeting-love-that-olive monthly 0.5 2024-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1fdbed45-35d6-4914-acfe-559f13dcf6f4/7F872FA7-1D07-483C-A7A0-6F2B578B0E80.JPG Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive - Join us for a delightful evening of sampling, shopping, and stories at Maple Grove's gourmet food shop, Love That Olive, with store owner Terri Chaffer and co-host Michele Phillips of Bacon Fatte. Sample gourmet olive oils, taste Terri's recipes featuring Love That Olive products, enjoy charcuterie & cheese tasting with in-house cheese monger, Kerry Jerred of Forage to Fromage, and shop to your heart's desire! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/6282647a-7f14-4960-aedd-88f51625ba92/Terri2.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive - Love That Olive owner, Terri Chaffer, has been tempting local foodies, global gourmands, and novice cooks alike with the finest Italian and Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars since 2010. Terri works directly with Italian and Greek olive growers, and the makers of many of the gourmet foods and specialty gift items that she continually sources for Love That Olive. She offers private in-store and virtual tasting events, as well as on-site fundraisers and team building events. Follow her journey: Love That Olive - Facebook Love That Olive - Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/5c1c8ecc-2e5e-48b6-bfb6-8ebfbb267937/IMG_9168-Mcolor-crop.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive Owner of Bacon Fatte, Michele Phillips, is a Food Writer, Photographer, and Content Maker with a passion for providing Social Media Services and Marketing Support for restaurants and retail. She helps businesses like Love That Olive create an authentic “visual voice” that encourages genuine connections and community. In her spare time, Michele can be found in the kitchen (naturally!), in the garden, traveling, tasting her way through the menus of local restaurants - and Instagramming all of it! Follow her journey: Bacon Fatte - Facebook Bacon Fatte - Instagram https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714175620573-L98NGMG6852NDRI66BS4/Screenshot+2024-04-26+174011.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714174872694-AWAY4F7JC7VKPZ8VAR3I/a_oil.botlesandproducts.vertc_._1_of_1_.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714174873775-PWUNN9CN4TWDKCH21A2J/a_splashshot_dark.no_.type_.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714175660065-1DJ5F12UEJ3D1WYFVQYE/2.bottlesburlap.vertc_1_of_1_.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714175549751-4NY26VZJ09UFL73G41JG/IMG_2585+-+Copy.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714175555301-EX7BN8USB2YXJT8IC9TO/IMG_2586.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714175556058-W02MYZX4583A9IXKLQ1Z/IMG_2587+-+Copy.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1714175685668-LCYCVUNPE5FDODSFALW3/LOGO.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Terri Chaffer and Michele Phillips @ Love That Olive https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-april-meeting-lynhall-anniversary-party monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/9deb57a9-39cc-4290-85d9-657dad99df3a/30th+Anniversary+2.png Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 - Join us for beautiful Spring Saturday brunch at The Lynhall LynLake to celebrate 30 years of Women Who Really Cook! Enjoy a delicious spread of brunch pastries, quiches, and tartines alongside coffee, tea, or a mimosa from the luxurious mimosa bar! Get solo or group photos in our themed photo booth and an exclusive first viewing of our new WWRC legacy video by Spoke612 Productions. It will certainly be a day for the WWRC memory books! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808385241-8Z90X97WKZVLXE9WUCAZ/thumbnailfrontdoor-photocreditbethanyaleshire2_1200xx1136-853-83-0.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808073948-A9TB6YC8Z7BEPQ24EZB2/7E5A8145.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808075206-41IRNPL7P23D6UYGKF1W/catering4.jpeg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808075405-QV7ZSWB2UT6UKX0DS8KN/the-lyn-hall-29.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808427117-BA78YONJR8ZDLE4F8TGJ/3204502_lg.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808136229-VS4HKKHPVMNHHWP13OUW/IMG_8726.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808136312-7PH18L1L3ACXHFBCH559/IMG_8728.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1710808806523-BTNSXG808F44LQBIZ9L7/IMG_0292-2%2Bcopy.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: 30th Anniversary Party @ The Lynhall No. 2640 https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-march-meeting-studio-q monthly 0.5 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/5a139584-6dbd-4838-a346-71e1ab0a0106/IMG_2228.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q - Join us for networking brunch at the lovely Studio Q with co-hosts, Kristen Olson of Quincy Street Kitchen and Kate Kearns of Advokate Communications! Learn all about how to grow a food brand with strategy, content, and a bit of charm. Enjoy a light breakfast spread of fresh fruit, delicious pastries, and coffee from local, woman-owned staple, The Buttered Tin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/93392025-9c4d-404b-bc35-7e60af5ab932/Kristen+Olson+Headshot.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q - Quincy Street Kitchen (@quincystreetkitchen): your partner for drool-worthy food content. Taking brands– big or small– from uninspired to crushing the next campaign with strategic photo and video content. Owner, Photographer, and Food Expert, Kristen Olson, has worked as a food photographer and recipe developer supporting food brands like Target, Risata Wines, Watkins Spices, Daiya Foods, and Bushel Boy. After a 10-year career with General Mills in the Betty Crocker test kitchens, Kristen launched Quincy Street Kitchen as a way to share her love of food, content creation, and storytelling for big and small companies in the food space. She specializes in food photography and video, recipe development, and is a media-trained spokesperson. Outside of her professional life, Kristen loves traveling, motorcycles, beekeeping, and bourbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/9b497320-5b41-4012-9392-b75f104a47bf/Kate+Face.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q Advokate Communications (@advokatecomm): strategy, execution, and the messy space in between. Owner, Strategist, and Herder of Cats, Kate Kearns, is a one-woman toolkit for brand marketing, communications, and content. After years in MN food and CPG, Kate took Advokate Communications full-time in 2020. Today her client list is a food-focused lineup including a local hunger nonprofit, a sixth-generation female farmer in southern Georgia, the largest hemp foods producer in North America, and more. Kate’s years of content strategy, social media, creative production, and aggressive problem solving allow her to build content strategies that work for brands and their audiences, create and support content pipelines, and help companies turn their customers into brand evangelists. Kate is also on the board of directors for the Advertising Federation of Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708627412189-ZYF0VCEX1ZWQA3X5D2CU/Studio%2BQ%2B%2B-%2BFull%2BRes%2B-%2B3.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708627412127-PNMFTT6DWVIYN80XWU99/Studio%2BQ%2BPhotos%2B_%2BQuincy%2BStreet%2BKitchen%2B-%2BHigh%2BRes-43%2Bcopy.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708627442194-WH2396US5IH5IXNW7TOV/Studio%2BQ%2B%2B-%2BFull%2BRes%2B-%2B7.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708627413348-ZCG12VXTFAR0J2X8LAYH/Studio%2BQ%2BPhotos%2B_%2BQuincy%2BStreet%2BKitchen%2B-%2BHigh%2BRes-51.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708625650530-1IZUHPXMYEZOP29P629N/Screenshot+2024-02-22+115912.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708625721520-8JL5JEIB2W1E9IQGEPGV/Kate+Work+1.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708625649857-5QW2PEPX6AZF393YNW3V/Screenshot+2024-02-22+120028.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1708627483941-OGN352PK9P4V5ZZ6Q72S/image-asset.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/e41241cc-9b85-401d-8a98-0dfd36dcb929/Screenshot+2024-02-22+121059.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Kristen Olson & Kate Kearns @ Studio Q - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-february-meeting-in-food-marketing monthly 0.5 2024-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/bd079506-4a6a-4bc8-a31b-1fc8fd0dd384/INColorLogo-01.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design - Come learn all about full-service marketing agency, IN Food Marketing and Design! We will hear from President, Anita Nelson, about her journey as a business owner and how the scope of food marketing has transformed over the last 29 years. Happy Hour appetizers and beverages - including wine, beer and non-alcoholic options - will be offered. Don't miss out on a super fun evening highlighting the joy IN food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/70e2f557-a755-415e-a359-47fb0f1bc219/anita-nelson-in-food-marketing-dsc3748+2.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design - Back in 1995, the visionary Anita Nelson formed IN Food Marketing & Design (formerly Vavricka Juntti & Company). After earning a degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota, surviving several “character building” jobs in the foodservice industry, as well as a few advertising positions where she learned the ropes, Anita stepped out to change food marketing for the better. Nearly 25 years later, her extensive knowledge of the food industry and ability to “connect the dots” helps her find the right solutions for her clients. A true foodie, Anita’s first job was baking muffins from scratch at a family restaurant. On a typical Saturday she would churn out 600 blueberry muffins! Anita also worked front-of-house throughout college as a server in several restaurants and a country club - she’s been involved IN food since the very beginning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a3cb890b-44c6-4815-9bb4-0fc0e63190ec/IN+team.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design She now manages a team of creatives in a beautiful North Loop Studio. Working with top food companies such as General Mills, Ruiz Foodservice, BakeMark, Burnett Dairy Cooperative and Pizzey Ingredients, they certainly have the chops IN full-service food marketing! IN Food was recognized in 2019 and 2020 in the Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal’s “Fast 50” list, and hailed as one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2023. Beyond business, Anita's team is on a mission, dedicating 5% of their profits to support hunger-related causes in our community, and working with many mission-based organizations like Appetite for Change, Cookie Cart and Meals on Wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1706234291868-YJKQ2LP9K219H7ULUWCX/Picture5.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1706234324818-8BMWF2ZAPJFWV4TRJJOA/DecemberHummmmusTrio.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1706234292499-R3JI1IMW6CT2DFDB0L9B/IN+team.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1706234293301-ATCZN90KV3DLMMKRUI0Q/studio.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Anita Nelson @ IN Food Marketing & Design https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-january-meeting-dunn-brothers-coffee monthly 0.5 2024-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/6ece476d-639f-480b-b4ff-c64c6a8b741c/Marta+and+Jamie+3.JPG Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids - What better way to ring in the New Year than celebrating the newest generation of WWRC members! Join us for a fun evening of networking at Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids. We will hear from Owner/Franchisee, Marta Swenson, about her journey to becoming a business owner, as well as barista, pastry chef, candy maker and business student, Jamie Albee! Enjoy warm beverages and decadent sweets while we hear about their unique journeys in the food industry! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/05d3f1d6-df18-4629-bed3-e78667a0f62b/Self.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids Marta spent 10 years gaining experience through a variety of consumer goods companies before leaving the corporate world to take on a new adventure. Her background is in sales and operations analytics, which has helped her in this new challenge, despite only having a borderline obsession with coffee and no barista experience. Through determination and desire to run a business that she believes in, she took over a Dunn Brothers franchise in 2022, where she has learned about the origin of coffee, how its produced, how to make the perfect cup of coffee and teach others to do the same in a fast-paced but rewarding environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/4341f81c-7b79-4c95-b70a-d1cd58c754d1/Jamie+Albee.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids Born and raised in Minnesota, Jamie Albee grew up with a passion for baking and realized during her high school years that it could be a real career path. She attended Le Cordon Bleu, as part of the final class of students, where she was introduced to WWRC and received a scholarship! Her specialty is in laminated pastries but she has a versatile baking background. She is currently taking business classes at the University of Minnesota with the goal of opening her own bakery someday. In the meantime, she is perfecting her barista skills with Marta at Dunn Brothers, while practicing her pastry and candy-making on the side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1704414521977-T8IOJZ1AXQDL9FT09MBX/IMG_2010.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1704836107393-2L1Q1J7FJV9CLN7EF5RE/Dunn%2BBros.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1704836049713-6ZG35FZ24A6AMOERLSM9/DB+Cake+Pops.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1704414521492-F1IJLX0OTPW4QYAACS2P/IMG_2009.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Marta Swenson & Jamie Albee @ Dunn Brothers Coon Rapids https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-november-meeting-alt-burger monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/d09cba79-f4c2-4845-80ae-f7b8b4406f59/C69F45A1-93B9-4372-848E-6075844D0957.JPG Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger - Join us for a networking happy hour at new Northeast restaurant, ALTBurger! We’ll hear from local food Consultant, Rachel Rubin, about how she channels her years of experience in the hospitality industry to help new restaurants across the Twin Cities find their footing. Martina Priadka, owner of ALT Burger, will share her incredible journey from sommelier to restauranteur, as well as some of the trials and tribulations of opening a restaurant. Sample Chef Derik Moran’s delicious vegetarian eats and enjoy a specialty cocktail (or two) at the cash bar! Stick around for dinner and enjoy a 10% WWRC-exclusive discount! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/7de7fe3c-4ae6-4989-8cbe-c94a5028cf3c/0BC8FA64-8A4E-428A-9B58-E291A3D5DB17.JPG Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger With more than 20 years of experience in the food industry - in various roles from Executive Chef, General Manager, and Owner of her own catering company - Rachel Rubin’s skills in the hospitality industry are endless. Most well-known for her role in the launch of Owamni by The Sioux Chef, she has consulted with numerous restaurants, breweries and hospitality groups across the Twin Cities including Urban Growler, Bryant Lake Restaurants, Parasole Restaurants and Blue Plate Restaurant Group. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she plays a pivotal role in hiring and onboarding staff, kitchen logistics, systems set up and management, and menu development and execution for new restaurants. She now brings her expertise to The Sanneh Foundation’s Nutritional Services Department where she supports systems, operations, logistics and compliance change management. She always has an eye out for the next big project to share her skills and be a champion of local food endeavors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/12e7b748-8ade-4c88-bb76-51f9233ada62/CBE5CB4E-98B0-40D0-B06B-809BAB928187.JPG Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger - Martina Priadka, owner of “All Love This Burger” aka ALTburger, has worked in hospitality for the last 35 years. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a triple major in English, Journalism, and Cultural Studies, she started her hospitality career at Goodfellow's restaurant in the Conservatory. It was there that she pursued her Master Sommelier certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers. She worked with local hospitality professionals including Sue Zelickson throughout her ten years there. A job offer in Tulum, Mexico led her to begin her world experience as a sommelier, manager and director. She designed the bar and bar program for Posada Margherita, a bed and breakfast resort in Tulum. From there, she went to Hong Kong where she worked with a company launching several restaurant concepts in Hong Kong, Thailand, Beijing and Shanghai. Family drew her back to Minneapolis where she ran Dakota Jazz Club for over 10 years. ALTburger, co-founded with her partner in life and business, Derik Moran, is her first endeavor in entrepreneurship. She is excited to be able to put all her talents to use and share her passion for great food and great hospitality with the Twin Cities! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1697517771998-YTL58WFDHB9XKS6KD4YX/alt-burger-owners-jl.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1697517772449-S7UQJ88RT727W4C2IPS3/img3186_1200xx3028-3024-502-0.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1697517773170-CCJ5UXALYUTOIHCWBHV2/PXL_20230404_185529334.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1697517773985-QZKCBGRYE85Y3XRT72XY/PXL_20230404_195223527.jpg Events - WWRC November Meeting: Rachel Rubin & Martina Priadka @ ALTBurger https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-october-meeting-from-scratch-baking monthly 0.5 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/220c632d-e667-4373-9ae1-713c58921aae/94FE745A-6E12-479B-8114-19E1E3D4E9B8.JPG Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking - Join us for a fun fall afternoon at From Scratch Baking & Coffee, nestled in the heart of Chanhassen! Nibble on baked goods and sip on warm beverages while we hear from co-hosts, Shannon Richter and Lisa Patrin, about how they each channeled their passion for food into unique and inspiring careers in the food industry. You can even make a day of it - enjoy the fall foliage at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum just down the road or finish off with a happy hour at The Tequila Butcher a few doors down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/2fe76c7a-c6ee-4f3a-a29e-5f5785278f96/77A33A65-FE69-4AE2-ABAE-634074AD5A12.jpeg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking - Shannon Richter, the owner of From Scratch Baking, brings her lifelong passion for food and baking to the local food scene. In March of 2021, she purchased Paragon Bakery in Chanhassen and made it her own, renaming it From Scratch Baking to highlight the bakery’s commitment to making the best products possible with high quality ingredients. A California native, Shannon has been known for experimenting in the kitchen from a young age. After graduating from Duke University in North Carolina, rather than pursuing a corporate job, she returned to Los Angeles to work as an assistant pastry chef in an upscale Beverly Hills restaurant. There, she learned about the field of food science and became inspired to learn more about it. She earned a masters degree in food science at Kansas State University and her Master Baker certification from the American Institute of Baking. Shannon later went on to work for Pillsbury in Minneapolis as a food scientist developing baked goods. Shannon also received a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, setting her up for success as a future entrepreneur. Shannon is now a proud female business owner and leader, creating a work culture based on camaraderie, innovation and quality products - made fresh daily, and always from scratch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/6d1c1872-835b-4d1a-94e6-dca1aefc8b0e/511CC599-B501-479A-83BB-62CC87DA6F6E.JPG Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking - A Chanhassen native, Lisa Patrin is a recipe creator, food writer, and global traveler. Lisa’s background includes a variety of culinary experiences including food writing for local magazines, recipe development, event planning for a Parley Lake Winery, and more. She is the author of the super creative Eat Your Words: 125 Food & Beverage Themed Puzzles for Hungry Minds, a compilation of culinary puzzles that appeared weekly in the Minneapolis Star Tribune Taste section. She now authors a food blog, The Empty Nesters Kitchen where she shares her passion for travel and food to ignite the fire of adventure for other empty nesters. She also highlights local restaurants, farmers, and food producers, and brings attention to important sustainability and food justice issues both locally and globally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744717023-VCL994QTADXHPE961NFR/Screenshot%2B2023-09-26%2B104928.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744669568-7LUCXIOJEG072PKAR9LQ/Screenshot+2023-09-26+104725.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744668446-DUMIEX0VNCI8OY7CSKV9/Screenshot+2023-09-26+104825.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744672449-GTALFPO9BZLAD2PN95J9/Screenshot+2023-09-26+104900.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744934521-B78V0YSF2FJVFM5AUAL8/unnamed-positano.jpg Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695745006589-X62C1VVZ8XJEFT6H8L7P/Screenshot+2023-09-26+111630.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744933222-IRUH23PBSHAB3QAXZUGB/Screenshot+2023-09-26+111506.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1695744933309-P5DIJJQZUXI7YMHG2KP3/Screenshot+2023-09-26+111309.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Shannon Richter & Lisa Patrin @ From Scratch Baking https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-september-meeting-city-food-studio monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/90b63e57-0ca1-4fc9-a051-59b113c86127/Picture2.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio - Join WWRC member Cecka Parks of Mpls Meat Collective alongside Lachelle Cunningham of City Food Studio for a morning of connection and culinary learning in the heart of South Minneapolis! We’ll get to tour the kitchen and production space, watch a chicken breakdown demo and hear how these two visionary ladies are dedicated to empowering local economy and community in their neighborhood and beyond! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a172bf01-ee5d-47d5-9fb0-61f4889bf2a6/Cecka+2.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Cecka (Check-a) Parks has spent the last two decades living and working in the food scene in Minneapolis. Through her work as a head-butcher at a local coop, Cecka developed a passion for local and humanely-raised meat. She built relationships with local farmers and meat producers and came to understand the need for honest, transparent conversations about meat. In the summer of 2022, Cecka started the Minneapolis Meat Collective and continues to build and grow the business. MMC offers a range of whole animal breakdown classes meant to meet people where they are. Regardless of whether you're a skilled butcher looking to hone your trade or someone who has never picked up a knife, you will find a great class to match your skills and knowledge. You can find her on IG @meat_musings or www.mplsmeatcollective.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/5654c45e-29c1-4d17-ac0c-0df5a69848a7/Lachelle+Squarespace+3.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio With almost 15 years of culinary excellence, Lachelle Cunningham's journey began with the launch of Chelles’ Kitchen in 2012. She quickly gained recognition as the founding Executive Chef of Breaking Bread Cafe (2015) in North Minneapolis, earning accolades for her innovative cuisine and impactful social justice initiatives. Her culinary ventures have sparked change, inspiring a future where food education and empowerment take center stage. In 2018, Chef Lachelle launched Healthy Roots Institute (HRI) for food education, culinary training, and food business support. At The Good Acre (TGA), she led transformative farm-to-school training sessions, and created VoCul—a unique culinary program in 2020. VoCul equips aspiring chefs with skills for scratch cooking, bridging gaps and offering informative and hands-on experience. In early 2023, Chef Lachelle's influence expanded further with the acquisition of City Food Studio—a shared-use commercial kitchen located in the heart of George Floyd Square. This endeavor provides Twin Cities culinary entrepreneurs with a certified food-safe facility to craft and sell their creations, solidifying Lachelle's commitment to empowering local talent. Lachelle's dedication fosters community investment, sustainability, and empowerment. Explore her story of culinary excellence and social impact at www.lachellecunningham.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144799838-WA8CBCKVBL2T1560355A/MMC+4.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692142997819-AEUN4I68OFG0VU15UCQH/Steph+and+Steph.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144836047-W3LZMB1VX5YSMXG1P8L4/MMC+5.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144801206-YTYKRTX6V2GYF78L03JR/MMC+3.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144684107-W76FQCHSGURZV6ES9A2G/Lachelle+food+2.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144908519-BW6XUUNY8ZUVS3QTX930/LachelleCummingham-copy.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144685335-E225HS5WENPVNKZ2PZ32/lachelle+food+5.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1692144761875-Q9M193VGBB6HRI0YGVVT/Lachelle+food+4.png Events - WWRC September Meeting: Cecka Parks & Lachelle Cunningham @ City Food Studio https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-august-meeting-urban-ventures monthly 0.5 2023-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f3d4fb8d-0811-49ac-ae48-cae05bc25c63/UV+Logo+-+Gray.png Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures - Come on out to the urban farm and help Urban Ventures celebrate 30 years of serving the south Minneapolis community! Learn from WWRC member Sarah Spiegle, who has been serving the Urban Ventures mission to educate kids, strengthen their families and build healthy communities for more than 18 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/ecab7934-8210-432d-a943-fcb74db0a60b/Sarah+%2810%29.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures Sarah Spiegle, Events & Volunteer Manager, has been involved with Urban Ventures for nearly two decades! What started out as a volunteer opportunity soon turned into a full-time profession, where she's been in her current role for 12+ years. Sarah's degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management has been a guiding force helping her plan up to 1,000-person fundraising events for Urban Ventures, as well as managing both individual and group volunteer opportunities for the organization. Fun Fact: Sarah also has a side “hobby Instagram account" @girl.abouttown, where she shares stories about events, experiences, food + drink spots that she's trying in and around the cities! Give her a follow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277541228-TUXCVIC0RGXCZ5JFJNDI/BeeQueenFam_2016-78.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277541895-BSKA6BMFPFRXHTGV79ON/CFF_one_ON_one_8.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277543489-7FS8JL2CS1P119A5CCGE/Sports_Basketball2.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277543547-ONF5ZKOFMOAHQT2UP81J/UV_June16th_Businesses_2020-41.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277110843-D0UIT4BHGCF8NPS60MZ6/000_4671.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277111476-FW9D990XMFUXQ0NADJXU/August_Coffee_Club-22.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277112769-W83P9GD9DWSJDARACQMO/Farm_July_2016_22.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1689277219930-16I7T4NW8PBNGOZ6GWW2/uv-farm-market_image.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f1fcb1de-6007-4f03-a48d-6df2a677fb2e/UvLead-80.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Sarah Spiegle of Urban Ventures - We will also hear from the Food, Farm, & Nutrition Director at Urban Ventures, Mark-Peter Lundquist, who leads the farm & nutrition program, working to address the food insecurity that the south Minneapolis community experiences daily. Urban Ventures provides cooking and nutrition classes for youth, employs high school students to learn about farming first hand and runs a weekly farm stand for the community in the summer months. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-july-meeting-pleasant-grove-pizza-farm monthly 0.5 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/9fc729aa-58a1-4e0d-817e-3b1c82145c20/PGPF+Logo+2.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm - Join us for a lovely afternoon of farm-fresh, wood-fired pizzas, wine, and the great outdoors! Hear the inspiring story of how Emily Knudsen's dream of owning a pizza farm became a reality. I n this fun summer Friday field trip, we'll be bussing down to Waseca, MN - about a 50 minutes drive from the Twin Cities - for a great afternoon/evening of food, libations and (hopefully) sunshine! Keep scrolling or click “Register Here” for bus pickup details! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/73073e28-b3ab-4bfd-92ae-259fedb514a4/Emily++with+Lola+%281%29+%281%29.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm - Emily Knudsen, Co-Owner of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm and Women Who Really Cook board member, turned her dream into reality with her life and business partner, Bill Bartz. They started in 2014 with a 55-acre farm and a vision. In a quest to provide a unique outdoor experience for visitors, utilize the beautiful land they inhabit, connect with their local farming community, and grow agritourism in the Waseca area, Bill and Emily dreamed up and brought to life the Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm. With a background in event planning, event management, team coordination and public speaking, Emily has brought so much more than delicious pizza to her local community! Their hope is to attract anyone and everyone from Blooming Grove Township and far, to enjoy yummy food, the beautiful landscape, amazing music, and wonderful company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686599402968-FA4EYQ9KH5R4TGZBCOI3/1006191758.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686599392526-9M1BP4INWA23UA97XFW8/Dennis+group+photo.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686599419564-CRT2JUHECY6BO0MF724N/Emily+in+Crowd+.JPG Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686599407110-O1ENCRHQWYPTB2F4PXC9/Kimmy+and+Sue.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621168678-6Z0BPWY0FIW62DANPEF6/Screenshot+2023-06-12+204822.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621169997-WN23MWF21QK5U44X3FLA/Screenshot+2023-06-12+204908.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621172027-WKP8BKMVF7231LE1VRTC/Screenshot+2023-06-12+204933.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621174158-C4QF5A2PROQKPRNIIGR0/Screenshot+2023-06-12+204957.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621174937-OBIC0ZCJP3MJRNASP0MO/Screenshot+2023-06-12+205020.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621177656-S3X8IOME95R2YAD76JYQ/Screenshot+2023-06-12+205040.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621178352-Z6O9MNMOWU8NW64YX1ER/Screenshot+2023-06-12+205108.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1686621180614-4TBHUR5OGJTTUE800PZN/Screenshot+2023-06-12+205144.png Events - WWRC July Meeting: Emily Knudsen of Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-june-meeting-delsurempanadas monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/3b16515c-ab02-4c70-b434-1dbe2bb41402/DelSurlogo_forWWRC.png Events - WWRC June Meeting: Joann Lynch of Del Sur Empanadas - DelSur Empanadas, owned and operated by Argentine natives Diego Montero (Cordoba) and Nicolas Nikolov (Buenos Aires), was the Twin Cities’ first Argentinian Empanada restaurant. Starting in a food truck, they transitioned to brick and mortar in 2018, making freshly baked, handcrafted-from-scratch empanadas. At this fun summer meeting, we will hear from Nico and Diego and learn all about how Consultant and Small Business Strategist, Joann Lynch, brings their story to life. Taste the flavors of Argentina by snacking on their famous empanadas. Swoon in the Argentine music and learn a bit about their culture. Leave with 10% off empanadas to go after the meeting! You won't want to miss this one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/18292161-c00c-418a-912c-3ae775f1012b/JoannLynch_DelSur.png Events - WWRC June Meeting: Joann Lynch of Del Sur Empanadas - Joann is a small business strategist who focuses on the training, marketing, and community building aspects of the business and has been consulting with DelSur since 2020. Her work with DelSur includes efforts such as managing external partners to ensure alignment of branding and other visual elements, collaborating with the DelSur team on refining their day-to-day processes and systems, crafting engaging Argentine experiences for the event space, and taking far too many pictures and videos to ensure a representative brand voice and strong digital presence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a488527c-dca4-450e-91ae-85d4f12fcfb1/Nico+y+Diego.JPG Events - WWRC June Meeting: Joann Lynch of Del Sur Empanadas - Nico (Buenos Aires) and Diego (Cordoba), met through a mutual friend at a Minneapolis dinner party (2009). A friendship began and their shared passion for Argentine culture and food - later became DelSur Empanadas! In 2014 they started working out of a Minneapolis rental kitchen, selling empanadas online through Facebook and their website with pop-ups at Twin Cities breweries (2015). In 2016 their food truck rolled onto the Twin Cities streets. At that time, it was mostly attending food truck festivals, tap rooms, and downtown lunch gatherings, but has grown to include weddings, corporate events, national night out and whatever works with distance and time. 2018 brought the first brick and mortar location in Minnetonka. This location hosts gatherings within their events space such as birthday celebrations, fine dining events, and even tango! In 2020, they opened a kitchen within the Market at Malcolm Yards Food Hall and last year they partnered with Kowalski’s to offer 4 of their empanada varieties (beef, sweet corn, chorizo, and spinach) within the deli. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-may-meeting-zehorit-cafelatte monthly 0.5 2023-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/fa1f3a77-c626-4767-9209-6c1ed270817f/Cafe+Latte+Meeting.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Co-hosts Zehorit Heilicher of Mideast to Midwest & Linda Quinn of Cafe Latte - “Food is a vehicle to creating community, to shaping memory and to sharing cultural richness.” - Zehorit Heilicher Join Zehorit Heilicher of Mideast to Midwest and co-host Linda Quinn at the iconic St. Paul Cafe Latte to celebrate community and coming together over incredible food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/16df32bb-8225-45f3-9633-582191df12c5/Mideast+to+Midwest+Food.jpeg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Co-hosts Zehorit Heilicher of Mideast to Midwest & Linda Quinn of Cafe Latte - Zehorit was born in Israel to a Yemenite immigrant family. Growing up in multi-cultural Givat Olga, she experienced Israel’s rich ethnic diversity through food and celebration. Zehorit brings to the kitchen her Mediterranean roots, her passion for healthy and flavorful dishes and her love of people and storytelling. Teaching in the Twin cities for over 20 years, she shares her appreciation for the way in which culture, geography and history shape our food and the way we gather to eat it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/70682ca0-81db-49c2-8c80-956ad8debd4a/Cafe+Latte+Team+Photo.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Co-hosts Zehorit Heilicher of Mideast to Midwest & Linda Quinn of Cafe Latte - Co-host and long time WWRC member Linda Quinn co-founded Cafe Latte in 1984, where she highlights many of the favorite recipes from her upbringing. She and husband Pete knew that if they used the best quality ingredients and kept the price affordable, the people would come. And they were not wrong! Over the years they have had multiple expansions that have allowed them to grow while still maintaining their original mission of timeless comfort food, gourmet ingredients and affordable pricing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/74a8e04f-ec64-4198-ad74-d09a924914d0/Tres+logo.JPG Events - WWRC May Meeting: Co-hosts Zehorit Heilicher of Mideast to Midwest & Linda Quinn of Cafe Latte - In 2021, they opened Tres by Café Latte, which connects to the original cafe footprint, with their son Bryce. Tres is an event space, cake decorating area, storage and holiday pickup space as well as additional seating for Cafe Latte. Zehorit and Linda will host our group in this incredible space and we will round out the evening with a sampling of delicious pizza, Vanilla Tres Leches Cake and refreshments provided by the Cafe Latte team (pictured above). You will even have the opportunity to take a brief tour of the production bakery and see where the magic happens! https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-april-meeting-abbyrakun-millvalleymarket monthly 0.5 2023-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/c77a572c-89a5-420e-ba3f-291fb195544e/NoHoCO.png Events - WWRC April Meeting: Abby Rakun of Northern Hospitality & Co. @ Mill Valley Market - Join WWRC host, culinary creative and restauranteur Abby Rakun at The Loppet to learn all about Northern Hospitality and Co restaurant group, including Mill Valley Kitchen in St. Louis Park, Benedict’s in Wayzata and Rochester, Mill Valley Market at Theo Wirth Park, and Longtrees in Alexandria. We'll even get to sample one of Sue Zelickson's personal favorite Mill Valley treats - Bison Burger sliders! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/d374da3c-a201-472b-b29e-0b56da7558c7/Abby+Rakun.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Abby Rakun of Northern Hospitality & Co. @ Mill Valley Market Abby and her husband and partner, Mike Rakun, run Northern Hospitality and Co restaurant group. As students together at Le Cordon Bleu, Abby and Mike bonded over a shared passion for food and the hospitality industry. In 2011, they began their first business endeavor, Mill Valley Kitchen, a culinary tribute to a region in Northern California known as the birthplace of the Slow Food Movement and famous for its thoughtfully crafted food. As a mother of three, Abby honed her passion for layering nutrient dense ingredients in meals for the family. Mike, who had spent years as a professional Chef in a variety of venues, was able to utilize these principles and apply them in creating an entire menu of delicious and healthful dining options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/e9399ab5-4f1d-48c3-9ac3-48318d53ff89/bison+burger.jpg Events - WWRC April Meeting: Abby Rakun of Northern Hospitality & Co. @ Mill Valley Market - After the success of Mill Valley Kitchen, Mike and Abby have continued to open new restaurant concepts in Minnesota including Benedict’s in Wayzata and Rochester, Mill Valley Market at Theo Wirth Park, and Longtrees in Alexandria. Aside from learning all about Abby and Mike's amazing entrepreneurial journey, Abby will discuss some of the challenges of opening Mill Valley Market during the pandemic, Mill Valley's brand extension in the Theodore Wirth/Trailhead space, and the event planning side of their business. We'll also hear from Claire Wilson, the Director of the Loppet, to learn more about the Trailhead space and some of their creative partnerships! And you won’t want to miss the samples of Sue Zelickson's personal favorite Mill Valley treat - Bison Burger sliders! https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-march-meeting-minnesota-cooks monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1c72d179-4626-4349-8f8c-bff5ab09609f/MN+Cooks+FK%2BB.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Minnesota Cooks at Farmers Kitchen + Bar - Our connection to the food we eat is more important than ever! From understanding our environmental impact to the role we can play in maintaining vital farming communities – what we eat and who we support with our food dollars matter. Minnesota Cooks shines a spotlight on the important role that consumers play in building and maintaining a healthy local food system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/4dcf9c76-4a9c-4677-ae17-c4570f3ecce1/Katie+and+Claudine.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: Minnesota Cooks at Farmers Kitchen + Bar In this can’t-miss meeting, Minnesota Cooks team members Claudine Arndt and Katie Cannon will introduce you to the legislation and education initiatives of the Minnesota Farmers Union which support our local food system. Claudine and Katie will also share a few stories behind their work on ‘The Farmer and the Chef.’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/763d8715-71b7-445b-a12b-bf3227f8267b/FK%2BB+Menu.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: Minnesota Cooks at Farmers Kitchen + Bar - We will gather at Farmers Kitchen + Bar, the local foods restaurant and coffee bar wholly owned by Minnesota Farmers Union. Enjoy bites prepared by their talented restaurant team. Full menu is available for purchase after the meeting if attendees wish to stay and enjoy their delicious breakfast or lunch menu! https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-february-meeting-foodist-films monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/642c8114-6b3b-4091-b71d-7fedb1a58bb0/Foodist+Logo.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Foodist Films Kitchen Studio - Tour Foodist Film's Kitchen Studio and get a window into their process of creating original food content for food brands. We'll hear from WWRC member and Founder/Owner of Foodist Films, Alex Connett, sample some creations from in-house culinary director and food stylist, and learn how this agency makes food brands come to life through culinary expertise and video marketing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/723eda3d-8fd7-4195-9d4a-b992c9d9d144/Alex+Connett+Headshot.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Foodist Films Kitchen Studio Alex Connett is the Founder and Owner of Foodist Films. Alex has spent over 12 years elevating food media and marketing for local and international companies. She likes to think of it as visual food storytelling while creating brand awareness and educating consumers. This visual storytelling is accomplished through recipe videos, TikTok, or lifestyle video content. Some brands familiar to Alex’s team are Siete, Vital Proteins, and I can’t believe it’s not Butter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/da0dc353-d7ec-4c9d-8a2e-991c1b74910b/FF+team+photo.png Events - WWRC February Meeting: Foodist Films Kitchen Studio Learn how Alex Connett and her team make food brands stand out in this highly competitive digital world! https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-january-meeting-peace-coffee monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/256c1c18-e7d6-43f1-8e48-8f5478dc0244/Peace+Purpose+website.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peace & Purpose with Elevate North & Peace Coffee - Kick off your 2023 with peace and purpose! Join us and co-hosts Megan Tardiff of Peace Coffee and Rachel Kolstad of Elevate North Coaching & Consulting for coffee & an Elevating Your Business & Life workshop. While sipping on delicious Peace coffee we will work together to set you and your career up for success in 2023! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/3bbe5d01-fe32-4acc-b300-1ad696ecb612/Rachel+-+Hiking.png Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peace & Purpose with Elevate North & Peace Coffee Rachel Kolstad is the Founder and Owner of Elevate North Coaching & Consulting. Rachel has spent the last 25 years working with large, mid, and small-sized CPG companies. Her career is rooted in sales but her experiences throughout the years have given her the skills to easily work with cross-functional teams. In the past 5 years, she has become a certified coach in health, life, and Gallup CliftonStrengths. Her unique blend of career experiences and interests has led to her understanding of the best ways to navigate change. Rachel has merged her passion for consulting and coaching together to help individuals and teams manage change in a unique way. Within her work, she uses her years of business expertise + Gallup CliftonStrengths + coaching techniques to get successful results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/0c0a1e7d-913a-4823-bf5f-ec30aea4d7af/peace+coffee.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Peace & Purpose with Elevate North & Peace Coffee Learn about member Megan Tardiff’s work with local CPG businesses and her work to help grow the iconic Peace Coffee brand! https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-holiday-mingle-2022 monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1667927805140-Y3LL3EE06VHRMQ9MPAVC/Postcard+Front.png Events - WWRC December Meeting: Holiday Mingle @ West End Artisan Market - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1667927597825-YFVACS64T4G8796NFTL1/logo_all_out.JPG Events - WWRC December Meeting: Holiday Mingle @ West End Artisan Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1667927598105-CF1PIKJLZBQ9OD5QLQOY/Resized_240_Tami_Cabrera_Headshots_2020.JPEG Events - WWRC December Meeting: Holiday Mingle @ West End Artisan Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1667927614675-5NTGHYQDWOD5QCGJYNNJ/Screenshot_20220503-172836_Chrome.JPG Events - WWRC December Meeting: Holiday Mingle @ West End Artisan Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1667927600309-5QHFUXHXB764K5YT9W1B/Resized_DSC_1690.1.JPEG Events - WWRC December Meeting: Holiday Mingle @ West End Artisan Market https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-august-meeting-bellecour-bakery-cooks-of-crocus-hill monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/0b23da56-d6a4-4d32-af45-ab1ec59c31e6/breakfast-croissant-6-final.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Bellecour Bakery @ Cooks of Crocus Hill - Please join WWRC Alumni and Sue Z. Award Recipients, Elaine Delima, Diane Moua and Jaime Albee for a Butter Croissant Breakfast Sandwich cooking demo and sampling! Buttered Croissant Breakfast Sandwich filled with house-made chorizo, topped with an over easy egg, aioli and herb & frisée greens and a citrus vinaigrette. Photo Credit: Cooks of Crocus Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/a635bab1-7ac3-4b55-9ea6-fdf6a2f156aa/bellecourbakery_circlelogo.jpg Events - WWRC August Meeting: Bellecour Bakery @ Cooks of Crocus Hill - Bellecour Bakery at Cooks is a collaboration between Cooks of Crocus Hill and Bellecour Bakery. Bellecour brings the expertise, bakers and delicious French pastry. Cooks brings the space, neighborhood and community together. A match made in viennoiserie and pastry heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/260f64f7-275a-4702-bf03-9a8d980400f5/Cooks+in+Mpls.png Events - WWRC August Meeting: Bellecour Bakery @ Cooks of Crocus Hill https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-april-meeting-sawatdee-j4nt6 monthly 0.5 2022-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/3b59b25f-f505-41d7-abc1-56002b03fd1b/Sawatdee+Eventbrite.png Events - WWRC June Meeting: Sawatdee (Rescheduled from April) Come join us at Sawatdee and Zushiya of Maple Grove for a wonderful evening! There will be plenty of time for networking and sampling delicious Thai cuisine. We'll have the opportunity to hear Supenn speak about starting Sawatdee and her journey from Thailand to Minnesota, to the State Fair and on to create the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota. An added bonus? We get to meet DeeDee, the Server Assist Robot, in action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/527558c8-4c93-488d-b768-678fdead690f/Sawatdee+History.png Events - WWRC June Meeting: Sawatdee (Rescheduled from April) - Sawatdee began in 1983 as the first Thai restaurant in the five-state area. Over thirty-five years and five locations later, Sawatdee has become a Twin Cities favorite. Locally owned and operated by the original family, each location offers slightly different menus to reflect the preferences of people in each area. Sawatdee Inc is a Certified MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/ac2fb9a2-17f2-4cff-83c9-0bdea3f261eb/Sawatdee+Maple+Grove.png Events - WWRC June Meeting: Sawatdee (Rescheduled from April) - Make it stand out Sawatdee is located at 7885 Main St N, Maple Grove 55369 (Sawatdee has multiple locations, so be sure to join us in Maple Grove!) Parking is available in the lot around the back of the building. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-september-meeting-abundant-kitchen monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/f73f26ea-d62c-4493-8f4b-f37c329de48c/Abundant+Kitchen+2.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Abundant Kitchen Join us at The Abundant Kitchen Buffalo location: Abundant Kitchen 134 Lake Boulevard South Buffalo, MN 55313 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/aa635aec-5ea6-4139-9053-3274154fb54f/Abundant+Kitchen+Becki.jpg Events - WWRC September Meeting: Abundant Kitchen Onsite and street parking available. Come for the crepes and spend the day in scenic Buffalo, Minnesota! We hope to see you there! https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-october-meeting-coconut-whisk monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/76f09575-919a-4311-9076-3844f13aa229/Picture10.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Stephanie Hansen @ Coconut Whisk Café - Stephanie, host of Weekly Dish Radio show on My talk 107.1 , foodie on Fox 9 The Jason Show and producer of the @makersofmn and Dishing with Stephanies Dish Podcast, will offer a book signing alongside samples of Coconut Whisk's delicious boba tea and mini pancakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/bccfd38b-0a50-4f27-b8db-db972c01808a/Picture11.png Events - WWRC October Meeting: Stephanie Hansen @ Coconut Whisk Café - Visit Bella Lam’s beautiful space on Nicollet Mall for plant-based eats and boba tea! Located at 905 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Street parking is available along 9th and 10th or in the paid lot behind Coconut Whisk building (900 Marquette). https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-july-meeting-horse-and-hunt-club monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/db400eac-ee03-45c4-9ef0-790810bf6eca/HHDining.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club - Horse and Hunt is a stunning 500-acre Hunting Preserve that has lodging, dining, a meeting and wedding venue indoors and out, sporting clays, hunting and indoor and patio public dining. Archery, rifle and pistol range areas, sporting clays and trap are all part of the entertainment they offer! Local and national entertainment acts are offered many evenings and can be found on their website and Facebook pages. Meetings, company meetings and events as well as fundraisers of up to 300 guests keep them busy all year. They offer special wine dinners, cigar and bourbon dinners, craft shows as well as a great Sunday Brunch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/70b2e1c4-784b-49bc-969d-e09837e94f92/HHFront.jpg Events - WWRC July Meeting: Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club - There will be plenty of parking in the parking lot attached to Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club Building. Questions regarding the meeting? Please contact: Sue Kakuk at sue@kakookies.com or Jennifer Alexander at jenniferjuliealexander@gmail.com. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-may-meeting-bridgemans-ice-cream-parlor monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/598b6d79-0fd7-4858-802c-6786de6fe526/Bridgeman%27s.jpg Events - WWRC May Meeting: Bridgeman's Ice Cream Parlor - Who says we can't eat ice cream for lunch? Join us and hosts, Meggan and Crystal at their Ice Cream Parlor in Woodbury! Meggan and Crystal bought Bridgeman’s Ice Cream (with a third partner, Brian) in 2015. They have spent the last 7 years growing both their wholesale and retail business in MN and Eastern Wisconsin. They opened our ice cream Parlor in Woodbury in July 2020 and continue to work hard to grow their brand. They will be serving 1 or 2 scoop dishes of any flavor ice cream of your choice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/8b655905-57be-4e5b-a22f-d0ba469c4e9c/Bridgeman%27s+Eventbrite+3.png Events - WWRC May Meeting: Bridgeman's Ice Cream Parlor - Located at: 2110 Eagle Creek Ln Suite 200, Woodbury, MN 55129 On the SE Corner of Valley Creek and Woodbury Drive (Between the Holiday Gas Station and the CVS). https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-march-meeting-the-good-acre monthly 0.5 2022-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/602de518-5852-4e23-8b78-eae5643639c1/The+Good+Acre+Exterior.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: The Good Acre The Good Acre is a nonprofit food hub in Falcon Heights whose mission is to connect and strengthen farmers, food makers, and communities through good food. The organization does this by providing one-on-one grower support services to small, local produce farmers, creating wholesale markets that pay an equitable price to farmers, and supporting small food businesses through their shared-use commercial kitchen rental and CPG-focused business workshops. The Good Acre also is home to VoCul, a vocational culinary training program with a farm-to-school focus that is aimed at building up a workforce of skilled culinary professionals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/670534bf-7f3c-43d1-a57c-f9bba1c503ca/The+Good+Acre+Kitchen.png Events - WWRC March Meeting: The Good Acre At this meeting, we'll learn all about The Good Acre's programing: their work with local, small produce farmers, small food businesses, and how they teach culinary skills in the Farm to School context. You will also get to meet a few TGA staff and three CPG businesses that operate out of The Good Acre's shared commercial kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/96bae47f-16c4-4f8b-86c0-6fbfa39dd9cf/3BearLostCapWellRoot.jpg Events - WWRC March Meeting: The Good Acre - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-february-meeting-the-red-stag-supperclub-happy-hour monthly 0.5 2022-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/9af66905-76e2-4e93-ba3d-35b69cf803ea/Red+Stag+Event+Space+1.jfif Events - WWRC February Meeting: Red Stag Supperclub Happy Hour Long time WWRC member, Kim Bartmann, will host us at Red Stag Supperclub for a happy hour meeting in the private Clubroom. Featuring a cash bar and a selection of apps from talented head chef, Joe Holmes, this will be an meeting you don’t want to miss! The Red Stag Supperclub is a vibrant outpost featuring local, organic meals & classic cocktails in an open, brick-&-wood interior. Opened in 2007 by two-time James Beard award semifinalist and operator of eight successful Minneapolis restaurants, Kim Bartmann, The Red Stag Supperclub is Minnesota’s first LEED-CI certified restaurant - the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Through her involvement in local food, Kim has worked to advance the careers of women across the culinary industry through education, promotion, connection and inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/12bec13e-ee7e-4464-828a-73c411c60251/Red+Stag+Interior.jpg Events - WWRC February Meeting: Red Stag Supperclub Happy Hour The Red Stag Supperclub is a vibrant outpost featuring local, organic meals & classic cocktails in an open, brick-&-wood interior. Opened in 2007 by two-time James Beard award semifinalist and operator of eight successful Minneapolis restaurants, Kim Bartmann, The Red Stag Supperclub is Minnesota’s first LEED-CI certified restaurant - the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Through her involvement in local food, Kim has worked to advance the careers of women across the culinary industry through education, promotion, connection and inspiration. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-january-meeting-wellness-in-the-new-year monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/c512177c-f3dd-4998-98cf-bb40dc3e5d59/Anna+Klimmek+_+Quincy+Street+Kitchen+-+Web+Res-45.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Wellness in the New Year - Anna Klimmek Anna is a health coach and personal chef who teaches people to eat for their body in a way that works for their life. As a Le Cordon Blue grad, she has over 18 years of culinary experience. Her education as a Health Coach with advanced study in Hormonal and Gut Health from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition guide how she cooks and approaches food and gives her a unique perspective on the relationship between cooking, food, health and life. Anna’s mission is to empower people to live their best lives in the body that they are in. Happy Food MN offer’s programs that create self-empowerment, not only with food but with life choices. She is a personal chef and cooks for people with autoimmune disorders and food sensitivities. She does one-on-one health coaching, cooking classes and Healthy Living and Eating Workshops that teach you, “it doesn’t have to be hard to live healthy.” My superpower is that I make healthy living, tasty fun and easy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1afc0ed5-b18f-41a6-a7e7-36af1744ae53/181.jpg Events - WWRC January Meeting: Wellness in the New Year - Kate LaBrosse Kate LaBrosse is a Natural Products Industry expert offering sales management and brand strategy consulting to both emerging and legacy companies. She is also an Amazon Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker. She is passionate about furthering the reach of the natural industry across all sales channels and demographics and is dedicated to helping more people live into their highest potential, holistically healing themselves and living with purpose because she knows the impact that just one person can have when they are doing what they’re meant to be doing in the specific way they’re meant to be doing it. Before launching her own company in 2019, Kate worked as a national buyer for NCG, a national sales manager for GoLive Probiotics and was a brand manager and national director of conventional at Presence Marketing. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/minnyrow-market-women-who-really-cook-member-meeting monthly 0.5 2021-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/cb303f31-3351-4260-9b30-97e5b631f2b9/IMG_0213_websize.JPG Events - MinnyRow Market - Women Who Really Cook Member Meeting MinnyRow Market is a small-scale grocery store + deli. We specialize in locally sourced + ethically produced foods, supporting small family run operations like ours. Owners Dana and Peter's unique background have created a space where customer service meets food. Due to space, this meeting is limited to 30 registrants only. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket in Eventbrite so someone on the waiting list can attend. This is a members only meeting. MinnyRow Market 740 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 5534 https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/october-meeting-st-paul-college monthly 0.5 2021-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1632930782359-R8N2NOOJWS2VW7SFKR1F/Saint+Paul+College+Cookbook+Library Events - October Meeting and Cookbook Drive -St. Paul College - October is national cookbook month and what better way to celebrate than with a cookbook drive to support the Saint Paul College Culinary Arts program reach their goal of having the largest cookbook library in the nation! Our hosts this month are Sara Johannes and Nathan Sartain, Culinary Instructors for the Saint Paul College Culinary Arts program. Along with future graduates of the culinary arts program, they will be treating us to a luncheon in the City View Grille, an on-campus restaurant operated by the Saint Paul College Culinary Arts program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1632930927810-TFE56U0G9AA522GZPGM5/unnamed-4.jpg Events - October Meeting and Cookbook Drive -St. Paul College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1632930956681-V6S421JA4JROHNJ25B6X/unnamed-3.jpg Events - October Meeting and Cookbook Drive -St. Paul College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1632931005305-QDIWAJQMLUEW4HDNN04D/unnamed-2.jpg Events - October Meeting and Cookbook Drive -St. Paul College https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/the-food-building-september-member-meeting monthly 0.5 2021-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1629146074375-8RJ02PP3WDF6O80F8HSZ/Foodbuilding.com Events - The Food Building: September Member Meeting The Food Building is a local, artisan food production hotspot in NE Minneapolis. Home to Baker's Field Flour & Bread, Red Table Meat, Alemar Cheese, and other makers on the forefront of utilizing the highest quality ingredients from local farms. Kieran's Kitchen, located in the building, showcases the craft of Food Building's in-house artisans and other local like-minded producers in our restaurant, market, and event spaces. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/july-virtual-member-meeting monthly 0.5 2021-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1624401778773-9IMNGLEFBDHCBOVNRMSD/Dooley_Beth+2021.jpg Events - Forever Green Kitchen: A Cooks Guide to Regenerative Ingredients - Beth Dooley Beth Dooley spent two years listening, learning and experimenting with the new crops in research through the University of Minnesota's innovative Forever Green Initiative. The crops in this research program are proving to be important new "tools" for farmers to protect water and soil, sequester carbon, access new economic opportunities and even support social well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1624401753722-5M104GUKKA4FXU3ORC6B/Carlson+Headshot.jpg Events - Forever Green Kitchen: A Cooks Guide to Regenerative Ingredients - Constance Carlson Connie Carlson works on supply chain and market development of Forever Green crops, working with industry, growers, entrepreneurs and culinary professionals to develop the processing, application and demand for these crops. Together, Dooley and Carlson will share how they work together, what they have learned, why crops such as Kernza, hybrid hazelnuts, elderberries and winter camelina are the future of food and how you can be part of this important work. They will highlight how you can source and cook with the heritage grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and newer, less familiar ingredients that provide delicious and healthful ingredients as well as ecological services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1624402137069-HTDRBF3SD0MO4QZ8ZHAS/perennial+kitchen+box.PNG Events - Forever Green Kitchen: A Cooks Guide to Regenerative Ingredients - Perennial Kitchen Box $82.95 Value WWRC members get $20 off! Use code WWRC for discount https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/wwrc-june-virtual-meeting monthly 0.5 2021-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1621716267305-DY54271LD216RM0DL40U/Kyle+Cut+Out+cropped.png Events - WWRC June Virtual Meeting - Kyle Oglesby Kyle Oglesby runs Daddy Sam's All-Natural Sawces. Daddy Sam's is a Minnesota born company that makes delicious West Texas style Bar-B-Que Sawces and RubsWhatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. www.daddysams.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1621716428773-F7UO4J3EV1JQJJW77YS2/Onstagewithwinningpack.JPG Events - WWRC June Virtual Meeting - Tasya Kellen Tasya Kelen Founded Isadore Nut Co to provide a delicious nut snack. Tasya Kelen started Isadore Nut Co to combine her two passions - good food and doing good. She is NUTS about quality AND equality - offering mind-blowingly delicious, award winning and organic nut and seed mixes hand made by people of all abilities in Golden Valley, MN. Her website is - www.isadorenutco.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1621716636127-9L9L7TSQPU0SOBUL0A8M/Michelle20M-close_Edit+-+Copy.jpg Events - WWRC June Virtual Meeting - Michelle Mazarra Luvafoodie is clean eating and drinking brand I started in 2014. Our mission is to connect people together who share a passion for chemical free all-natural gourmet spices, pet spices, and all-natural instant cold brew ice teas. Luvafoodie is 100 % owned by Michelle Mazzara. www.luvafoodie.com https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/lachelle-cunningham-health-foods-foraging-in-your-backyard monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1620398820048-CP2PZDF8PR2WN1C8ASP4/LachelleRedChefCoat.png Events - Lachelle Cunningham: Healing Foods & Foraging in your Backyard - Chef Lachelle Cunningham Chef Lachelle has been a dynamic force on the Twin Cities’ food scene and is known for cooking globally inspired comfort food that thwarts unhealthy stereotypes and fuses in global flavors. She began her culinary career by launching Chelles’ Kitchen in 2012 and soon became known for her work as the founding Executive Chef of Breaking Bread Cafe (2015) in North Minneapolis, where she received many accolades for her food creativity and social justice work. In 2018, Chef Lachelle began building The Healthy Root Institute, with a mission focused on healing and social justice through food education, culinary arts and entrepreneurship. Through the Healthy Root Institute, Chef Lachelle curates cooking workshops and retreats, teaches culinary arts, food business classes and also provides human resources, menu development and operations consulting to local restaurants and food service establishments. Her greater vision is to grow the Healthy Roots Institute for greater capacity to impact people through food, culinary education and entrepreneurship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1620398849272-5ETFLVALXT686V91YTMP/IMG_20210402_090108_038.jpg Events - Lachelle Cunningham: Healing Foods & Foraging in your Backyard - Certified Master Herbalist Eva Garrett Eva Nyrie Garret was born and raised in North Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from Patrick Henry High school, she took a position with AT&T, where she has worked for the past 20 years, evolving over time from training to hiring to technical support. In 2012, she began working for the nonprofit food justice organization, Appetite for Change, where she assisted in cultivating and managing the northside community gardens, Farmers Market and Community Cooks programs. Working with Appetite for Change helped to deepen Eva’s love for gardening as she became known in her community as Farmer Garrett, providing produce through CSA’s from her own backyard. In becoming an avid gardener, she also grew a deep connection with herbs and in 2020 obtained her Master Herbalist certification and launched her herbal business, Natural Me where she creates healing products that cleanse, nurture and treat ailments. Now she has joined forces with Chef Lachelle Cunningham to create Natural Roots Wellness and the Elixir Kitchen, where they invite the community to explore the world of plant remedies and nutritional healing with them. https://womenwhoreallycook.com/events/april-wwrc-member-meeting monthly 0.5 2025-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6001e668ec2d50775f851476/1617815035218-2W8G6XRSHESVU4OYULSP/JillianMcGary_%28MSP20092%29_R1.jpg Events - April WWRC Member Meeting - Jillian McGary - Mostly Made Mostly Made meal starters do the difficult prep so cooking is fun and easy. Just add a few fresh ingredients and assemble a fresh meal in minutes. 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