Best Chef David Hill Podcasts (2024)

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Alexis Kron with Bakednaz 59:03

3h ago59:03

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Alexis Kron lives in Bullhead City, AZ and sells luxury cakes and baked treats with her cottage food business, Bakednaz. Alexis started her business right at the beginning of the pandemic, and initially she actually faced quite a bit of resistance from other bakers in her area. But by focusing on serving customers and producing excellent products, …

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Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Associate Director & Chief Administrative Officer Jake Bruner | S7E2 49:04

5h ago49:04

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Since its inception, Hoosier Hills Food Bank has collected, and distributed, over 80 MILLION pounds of food to those in need. Last year alone they hit over six million pounds of food which found its way to not only Monroe county, but also Brown, Orange, Lawrence, Martin, and Owen counties. Joining us to cover all the daunting logistics to pull off …

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BAKED! of Bloomington, owners Jeremy Ness & Jason Voegeli | S7E1 1:20:45

10h ago1:20:45

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After their starts as delivery drivers for Baked!, Jeremy Ness and Jason Voegeli found themselves in a position to buy the beloved local cookie joint 2011. Since then they have moved out of the house on 3rd street and into their current location on Washington just north of Kirkwood. Join us as they fill us in on possible future expansion, how they’…

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Steve and Kristi Scott Re-live the 1996 U.S. Amateur Final Against Tiger Woods (Part 2) 1:12:12

2h ago1:12:12

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This Silver Club Podcast takes an inside look into the 1996 US Amateur. Steve and Kristi Scott dive into the thoughts and feelings they had as they attempted to stop Tiger Woods' historical US Am three-peat on August 25, 1996.By Steve Scott

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Tyler & Angie Worthey with Worthey Peppers 59:58

3d ago59:58

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Tyler & Angie Worthey live in Neoga, IL and sell hot sauces and other spicy foods with their cottage food business, Worthey Peppers. Although Angie and Tyler now operate the business as a mother-son team, it was Tyler who originally started it as a freshman in high school. In this episode, Tyler shares how he grew the business throughout his high s…

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David James, owner of Blockhouse Bar | S6E20 1:00:21

3h ago1:00:21

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Tucked beneath the Back Door, and behind Atlas, the Blockhouse Bar has been hosting shows for ten years now and has made a name for themselves as one of Bloomington's premier music venues. Owner David James joins us to discuss Honky Tonk Tuesdays' popularity, his experience working at Farm and Uptown, and his solo music career, including writing cr…

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Steve and Kristi Scott Re-live the 1996 U.S. Amateur Final Against Tiger Woods (Part 1) 50:22

1d ago50:22

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This Silver Club Podcast takes an inside look into the 1996 US Amateur. Steve and Kristi Scott dive into the thoughts and feelings they had as they attempted to stop Tiger Woods' historical U.S Am three-peat on August 25, 1996.By Steve Scott

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The Foodie Queen Sadie Clarke, Btown Foodies and @SadieEatsFood | S6E19 1:06:33

22d ago1:06:33

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Founder of the popular 'Bloomington Foodies' Facebook group, over 13k members, and up-and-coming SadieEatsFood Instagram page, Sadie Clarke is affectionately known to many within the Bloomington community as the Foodie Queen. Her resume includes three plus years as the Director of Operations of the Endeavor/WOW group, General Manager of Sweet Grass…

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Ka’Terra Dettbarn with Sweet Addiction 48:50

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Ka’Terra Dettbarn lives in Ocean City, MD, and she and her sister Chakirah sell cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods with their cottage food business, Sweet Addiction. Ka’Terra and her sister started the bakery in 2018 and initially thought that they would focus on custom orders of gourmet cupcakes. However, their business had other plan…

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Upland Brewing Co. w/ Brewer Matt Wisely & Head Chef Ryan Whetham | S6E18 1:00:40

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An absolute Bloomington institution, Upland Brewing Company has been known for inventive brews and made-from-scratch food for over 25 years. Joining us to shed some light on how they've managed to innovate and keep things fresh after all these years is Head Brewer Matt Wisely, and Executive Chef Ryan Whetham. From their award winning burgers, to th…

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Amber Racoma, owner, Mama Dukes Hawaiian BBQ | S6E17 1:11:42

1M ago1:11:42

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After plans to open a food truck with her Mom to bring a taste of Hawaii to Bloomington, Amber Racoma's world was rocked in February of 2020 when her mom passed away from cancer. She initially gave up on the plans and focused on her job at IU, but a year later, Amber could no longer ignore the urge to honor her late mother, and opened up Mama Duke'…

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Valerie Allensworth with The Donut Lady 59:24

28d ago59:24

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Valerie Allensworth of Sitka, AK sells donuts and other baked goods with her cottage food business, The Donut Lady. Valerie used to work at her mom’s commercial food business, but when she had her son a few years ago, she decided to become a stay-at-home mom. However, after a few months she started feeling the itch to bake more, so she started a co…

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Malibu Grill with GM Eliiott Green | S6E16 1:00:05

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A staple of the Bloomington square, Malibu Grill has been serving us savory steaks, succulent seafood, and delectable desserts since 1993. General Manager Elliott Green walks us through his journey working his way up in the restaurant over the past 12 years, his high school industry experiences, and how they've been able to execute such a large men…

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Juan Guerra, Operations Manager - La Charreada & Casa Brava | S6E15 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

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After moving to Bloomington from Venezuela in his early 30's, Juan Guerra began working at La Charaeda and Casa Brava as a dishwasher. After long days washing dishes, he would go sell slices of pizza at Rockit's until the wee hours of the morning, sleep for four hours, and go do it all again. He now oversees six restaurants between Marian, Blooming…

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Marci Larson with Kahler’s Cakes 46:10

2M ago46:10

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Marci Larson lives in Sioux Falls, SD and sells baked goods, canned goods, and other items with her cottage food business, Kahler’s Cakes. For many years, Marci thought about selling her baked goods, and she finally took the leap in 2019 and started selling to family and friends. But things really took off when she sold out at her first event a cou…

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Uptown Cafe with Vivi Szalavari & Adam Noffsinger | S6E14 1:47:52

2M ago1:47:52

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Mentioned more than any other restaurant on the podcast, Uptown Cafe has a well deserved reputation as one of the best, most consistent dining experiences in Bloomington. A big reason for that is Executive Chef Adam Noffsinger and Assistant General Manager Vivi Szalavari. After having Michael and Galen Cassady on the podcast back when we were audio…

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Hamid Ali, owner/operator of Doner Kebab food truck | S6E13 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

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Born in Afghanistan, and raised in Germany after stops in India and Pakistan, Hamid Ali has had quite the journey that ultimately brought him here to Bloomington. With only $100 in his pocket when he arrived, he has built a successful food truck business over the last eight years through care, passion, and consistency. Doner Kebab is known for thei…

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Jenifer & Tristan Hoke with The Drunken Chef 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Jenifer & Tristan Hoke of Tecumseh, OK sell baked goods, smoked spices, and other items with their cottage food business, The Drunken Chef. In their first year of business, they struggled to find consistent sales, despite trying many marketing avenues, including starting their own farmers market. But finally, they found a sales venue that turned ev…

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Chris Martin, president of Finney Hospitality Group | S6E12 1:36:07

2M ago1:36:07

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In this presidential episode we have Chris Martin, President of Finney Hospitality Group, which includes The Tap, Social Cantina, Yogis, SmokeWorks, and Kind Car Wash in Columbus. Join us and we discuss their expansion over the years into Lafayette, Mishawaka, Carmel, Downtown Indy, and soon in Nashville, Tennessee. We also dive into Chris’ long re…

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Jeff Mease, founder of Pizza X & One World Enterprises | S6E11 1:39:32

3M ago1:39:32

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Jeff Mease joined us as the first ever guest on the No Dishes Podcast on September 1st 2020. Almost four years later, gone are the masks and social distancing, Bloomington Brewing Company and Lennies have been sold to new owners, and Jeff continues to plow ahead with One World Enterprises, consisting of Pizza X, Hive, One World Catering, One World …

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Rob Sanz with Rise Artisan Sourdough 59:58

3M ago59:58

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Rob Sanz lives in Rockville, MD, and sells sourdough bread with his cottage food business, Rise Artisan Sourdough. Although Rob is a longtime fan of the podcast, he doesn’t always resonate with guests because many of them have gone full-time with their businesses, whereas Rob prefers to keep his bakery intentionally small. In this episode, Rob shar…

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Steve Volan, host of The 812 Show and former City Councilman | S6 E10 1:55:23

3M ago1:55:23

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After serving on City Council for twenty years, 2004-2024, Steve Volan knows a thing or two about legislation that has, and might, affect the Bloomington restaurant industry. Find out about the food truck battle of 2014, how and why our parking works the way it does, and his podcast, the 812 Show, highlighting those working in city government. Why …

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Muddy Fork Bakery w/ Eric Shedler & Carlee Villa | S6E9 50:02

3M ago50:02

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For over 13 years Muddy Fork Bakery has been supplying the Bloomington community and beyond with their delectable wood-fired baked goods. Owner Eric Shedler joins us with Baker Carlee Villa and they fill us in on all their unique offerings. From world class sourdough to buttery, flaky croissants, Muddy Fork has something for every palate. Join The …

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Elisa Marie Lords with Elisa Marie Baking 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Elisa Marie Lords lives in Placentia, CA and sells southern-inspired baked goods with her cottage food business, Elisa Marie Baking. Elisa spent many years as a professional pastry chef, and when the pandemic hit in 2020, she finally took the leap into starting her own bakery from home. Although her sales were slow at first, she didn’t give up and …

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Brightside Cafe w/ Abe Carney and John Moore | S6E8 58:16

3M ago58:16

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What if I told you you could have hearty biscuits & gravy, delicious homemade cinnamon rolls, and mouth watering cuban sandwiches, on house made bread, all without the gluten? It's not a dream, it's Brightside Cafe! Abe Carney and John Moore join us to fill us in on their new gluten free bakery and cafe on the bottom floor of the Fountain Square Ma…

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Da Vinci Pizza & Pasta w/ Henry and Hannah Love | S6E7 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Like true works of art, Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta is known for their eye-catching pizza and pasta offerings, all with taste to back up their pleasing aesthetics. Joining us to fill us in on how it's all done is our first ever brother-sister duo: Owner Henry Love, and FOH Manager, his sister Hannah. From Henry starting as a server to eventually purch…

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Tiffany Hill with Think Pink Bakers 55:18

4M ago55:18

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This is Part 2 of the interview with Tiffany Hill. You can listen to Episode 113 to listen to Part 1. In the last episode, Tiffany shared how she started and grew her cottage food business, The Pink Crumbb. In this episode, she shares how she built off of that success by starting an online course business, called Think Pink Bakers, as well as a pac…

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Stacy Strand w/ Ivy Tech Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program | S6E06 No Dishes Podcast 59:33

4M ago59:33

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Having volunteered at Community Kitchen brunches together, and serving as judges side-by-side at the Chef's Challenge, Jordan knew he had to get Stacy Strand on the podcast to share her awesome story. In her role as Program Chair of the Culinary Arts program at Ivy Tech, and doubling as a pastry chef/professor, Stacy oversees incredible growth as y…

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Heartwork Brewing w/ Aubrey Williams & Dan Dutcher | S6E5 1:10:32

4M ago1:10:32

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After meeting in the Army, and spending eight years in Nashville, Tennessee, Aubrey Williams and Dan Dutcher moved to Bloomington and opened Heartwork Brewing alongside old school Yogi's alum, Jeff Browne. Aubrey and Dan join us to chat about the special beers Heartwork offers, their rotating food truck options, and what you can expect to see from …

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Tiffany Hill with The Pink Crumbb 53:41

4M ago53:41

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Tiffany Hill of Apple Valley, CA runs three businesses: her cottage food business called The Pink Crumbb, a paid membership community called Think Pink Bakers, and a bakery packaging business called Pink Design Co. Tiffany’s growth trajectory as a cottage food entrepreneur is simply remarkable! With 300,000+ Instagram followers, it’s hard to believ…

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Bloom Magazine w/ Malcolm Abrams and Cassaundra Huskey | No Dishes Podcast S6 E4 1:17:35

4M ago1:17:35

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Founded in 2005, Bloom Magazine has been a fixture in our community for almost 20 years. Now, after 106 issues, they have released their first ever Food Issue! Joining us to discuss the results of their city-wide survey used to decide the best restaurants in a number of categories, and the ins and outs of running a print publication in today's day …

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Michael "Sleeper" Cheatham - Sleeper's Bar | No Dishes Podcast S6E03 1:08:01

5M ago1:08:01

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After graduating from IU, working a year in retail which he hated, Michael "Sleeper" Cheatham began his career in hotel sales, traveling around to Washington DC, Denver, Maryland, Miami, Chicago, Albuquerque, and Cincinnati, eventually working his way up to be the Director of Sales Recruitment for North America at Hyatt Hotels. He then parlayed his…

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Mark Elvidge with Vermont Nut Free Chocolates 59:49

5M ago59:49

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Mark Elvidge and his wife Gail started their business, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, back in 1998. At the time, they were the very first U.S. chocolate company to be completely nut-free. They also chose to focus solely on e-commerce at a time when selling food online was very uncommon. Back then, Vermont was one of the only states that had a cottage…

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Executive Chef Dan Thomas - The Elm | S6E2 No Dishes Podcast 1:18:14

5M ago1:18:14

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Recently named one of USA Today's 2024 Restaurants of the year, The Elm has quickly established themselves as one of the must visit restaurants in Bloomington. Opened in March of 2022, they wasted no time making a name for themselves, locally and nationally, with inventive dishes, lively libations, and fulfilling mocktails, all served in a chic, co…

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Solar Eclipse Special w/ IU Astronomy PhD Students Lexi Gault & Kristin Baker | S6 E1 No Dishes Podcast 39:40

5M ago39:40

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Season 6, presented by Visit Bloomington, is here and we're kicking things off with all things eclipse! For the first time since August 7th, 1869, Indiana will experience a total solar eclipse and Bloomington is smack dab in the middle of the path of totality! Indiana University PHD Astronomy students Kristin Baker and Lexi Gault join us to share e…

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Monique Germaine with Kneading to Bake 56:07

5M ago56:07

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Monique Germaine of Nashville, TN sells par-baked pizza doughs, cinnamon rolls, shortbreads, and other baked and confectionary goods with her cottage food business, Kneading To Bake. Monique is unique in that she has run her cottage food business in 3 different states so far: Colorado, Georgia, & Tennessee. Plus, before starting Kneading To Bake, s…

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Michelle Dukes with The Cookie Cutters 56:14

6M ago56:14

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Michelle Dukes lives in Penfield, NY, and sells jumbo muffins and cookies with her cottage food business, The Cookie Cutters. Although Michelle has thousands of Facebook followers and has sold many thousands of baked goods over the past 13 years, she doesn’t run her business to make a large profit or to become a brick-and-mortar someday. Rather, he…

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Angelo Pizzo, Filmmaker | S5E21 No Dishes Podcast 1:35:59

6M ago1:35:59

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"Hoosiers" and "Rudy". Two timeless sports movies, both highlight Indiana cities. And both written by Bloomington local, Angelo Pizzo, and directed by David Anspaugh, his fraternity brother at Indiana University. We are very grateful to have Angelo join us on our final episode of Season 5 and to share his very illuminating insights of the inner wor…

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Chef Lee Rosser - "Chef Lee In Your Home" | S5E20 No Dishes Podcast 1:06:10

6M ago1:06:10

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After a career as a traveling pro wrestler based out of the Region, Lee Rosser found himself washing dishes in Broad Ripple, working his way up to a Sous/Operations Director role at the same spot, then eventually moving to Bloomington and opening Chef Lee in Your Home. After years of exclusively doing on-site catering, Chef Lee opened up his brick …

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Shupan Abraham with Cakes By Shupan 57:28

6M ago57:28

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Shupan Abraham of Lawrenceville, GA sells custom cakes, cupcakes, and other treats with her cottage food business, Cakes By Shupan. Shupan has been selling her cakes since 2006, but her business didn’t truly take off until a decade later when she invested in a coach, which changed everything! Her business is now thriving, and in this episode, she s…

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Ice Cream Showdown! w/ Laura LeJeune - Jiffy Treet | S5E19 No Dishes Podcast 1:25:05

6M ago1:25:05

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You scream, I scream, we all scream, for ice cream! After working at Jiffy Treat since she was 14, Laura LeJeune, and her sister Danelle, purchased the Ellettsville and Bedford locations in 2019. We nerded out talking all things ice cream, from butterfat percentage, to trying to uphold such longstanding, beloved brands. Laura's passion for ice crea…

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Sam Law & Trey Humphrey - Backroad Markey & Hoosier A1 Vintage | S5E18 1:02:28

6M ago1:02:28

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One is a personal stylist for some of IU athletic's biggest stars, a newly anointed IU influencer for Adidas, and used to sling ice cream at The Chocolate Moose. The other is the King of the Promo, garnering a following of over 14k fans for his vintage IU clothing offerings. Sam Law & Trey Humphrey have both carved their own lanes in supplying the …

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David Bock with Buzzed Honeys 58:12

7M ago58:12

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David Bock lives in Altadena, California, and sells honey with his cottage food business, Buzzed Honeys. David was one of the very first people to sell honey under California’s cottage food law. He’s been running his business for over a decade now and he now does beekeeping full-time. David has a multifaceted business. He specializes in rescuing ho…

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Chef Clard & Tiffany Davidson - Chef's Table Catering | S517 No Dishes Podcast 59:45

7M ago59:45

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On Bloomington's West side, Chef's Table Catering shines bright as a beacon for local, chef-driven food in a sea of chain restaurants. After meeting in class on their first day of culinary school, Clard and Tiffany are a dream team cooking duo. Jordan & Pippen. Clard with the mouth watering specials and homemade soups. Tiffany with delectable, dail…

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Jada Bee - The People's Market | S5 E16 1:18:56

7M ago1:18:56

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The People's Cooperative Market showcases local produce and delicious food including Bivi's Tamale's, Mama Duke's BBQ, and formerly Maru Products, all while "striving to work towards intersectional anti-racism, creating space for food justice work & meaningful collaborations, building equity, cultivating liberation, and ensuring access to local foo…

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Jessi Deily with Colby Jack Rabbit 58:42

7M ago58:42

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Jessi Deily of Helena, MT sells macarons and custom-decorated meringue cookies with her cottage food business, Colby Jack Rabbit. After struggling for years to make significant money selling her artwork, she started putting her artistic creativity into baked goods which sold like crazy! Once you see her custom meringue cookies, you’ll understand wh…

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Forrest Gilmore - Beacon, Inc | S5 E15 1:01:56

7M ago1:01:56

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I often lightheartedly say I'm doing "the lord's work" serving ice cream, but Reverend Forrest Gilmore truly is. Through his work with Shalom Center the past 16 years, and more recently as Executive Director of Beacon Inc, Forrest is on the forefront of helping those in our community who need it most. Find out about all the incredible work Beacon i…

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Leticia & Matt Enghauser - Bedräk Cafe | S5E14 1:13:00

7M ago1:13:00

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After years of cutting their teeth at La Torre and Scotty's Brewhouse, Leticia and Matt Enghauser branched out on their own and opened up Bedrak Cafe!! Join us as they answer all the improtant questions: What inspired their name? Why did La Torre close after 20 successful years? Why did they add live music and beer/wine? They've been my neighbor at…

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Eric & Denise Steilberger with Fudge De Fûge 55:38

8M ago55:38

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Eric & Denise Steilberger of Ocala, FL sell fudge with their cottage food business, Fudge de Fûge. I’m excited to finally have a fudge business on the show! I’ve always thought that fudge only sells well during the holidays, but Eric and Denise have proven me wrong. They sell fudge all year long, and they sell a LOT of fudge to their loyal customer…

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Maria Carlassare - Piccoli Dolci | S5 E13 1:09:20

8M ago1:09:20

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After years of offering her delicious Italian cookies, pastries, and savory treats at our local Farmers Markets, Maria Carlassare has opened a Piccoli Dolci brick and mortar location on the East side, to complement her market appearances. With a personality as authentic as her food, Maria was one of the most endearing guests we've ever had. Her pas…

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