Meet our Makers Continued

Curt Bradley
Apple Valley

About 40 years ago, the Legendary Mr. B (and his sauces) floated upstream from the Mississippi Delta to Minneapolis. As spoken by Curt Bradley (Mr. B) himself, “This ain’t just another sauce.” You may recognize him from his BBQ Stand at Minnesota Wild hockey games where he enjoys a legendary reputuation with the team as well as the fans. The Legendary Mr. B’s BBQ Sauce is the right kinda slather for what’s on the grill, what’s on the bun, or what you are dipping or mixing. Mr. B’s Chili Sauce is the perfect and easy starter base for any style chili. Amp up your food game because Mr. B's is the bees knees.

Bring a little Mr. B's to your next potluck with Curt's Legendary Baked Beans.

Mark Johnson
Rushford

Mark Johnson and his family have been celebrating their Scandinavian heritage through favorite foods since 1997. Located in the beautiful bluff country of southeastern Minnesota in the town of Rushford, Norsland Lefse produces high-quality, delicious lefse year-round. Their "Grandma approved" Lefse is made by skilled workers on custom-made rollers and grills and shipped out fresh across the country as well as sold in their shop and at area grocers.

Lefse is not just a buttery, sugary treat - it is also delicious with pb&j, as a burrito wrap, or in the form of Uffda Chips, their delicious lefse snacks made exclusively by Norsland. Lefse is not all the Johnson family knows; they also sell a wide array of Scandinavian food and gifts including lutefisk and more to give customers the traditional nordic experience year round! Minnesotans will be right at home in their shop with their Uffda line of apparel and accessories and their "Ole and Lena" brand of jams, pickles and other locally made goodies. Be sure to stop in for a true Minnesota culinary heritage experience!

Patti Heimbold
Minneapolis

Minnesota Hockey Mom, Patti Heimbold, started out by bringing bags of her granola to her son's hockey games (hockey players need healthy snacks, don'tcha know). Families started asking how they could order it and a new business was born!

You will go nuts for Patti's Nuts too! Both flavors, Rosemary and Maple Cinnamon, feature extra large, premium mixed nuts. They are perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices, hand-roasted and packed with care in small batches. Patti's Nuts are perfect for indulgent healthy snacking, added to charcuterie platters, or chopped for recipes, salads and desserts. Check out her delicious granola too! So, so good!

Patti's Nuts make a fantastic pairing for your daily veggies in her recipe for Mediterranean Broccoli.

Stephen and Danielle Porter
Saint Paul

All we can say is WOW! This popcorn will blow you away... Stephen and Danielle Porter opened Remix Popcorn and Delights on St. Paul's Marshall Avenue in November of 2019... 3 months later Covid hit, followed by the George Floyd tragedy... Too new to qualify for assistance, the whole family, including their three kids, rolled up their sleeves, doubled down and have been working with the faith that if they stick to their vision, treat customers well, and keep making the most delicious and innovatively flavored popcorn, fudge, candy and cakes in the area, customers will come.

We couldn't be happier they are now a part of the You Betcha! Box family of boot-strapping local entrepreneurs. Walking into their very creative, music-themed store will make you giddy with the incredible selections and amazing, fun and bold flavors.

Brian and Nikki Podgorski
South Saint Paul

The Salsa Collaborative proves that Minnesota's food scene is much bigger than just canned soup hot dishes. The Salsa Collaborative started when Brian and Nikki Podgorski went on a mission to create the perfect Salsa Verde. In 2016, a severe accident forced the couple to look at what they valued most in life. Out of that process they decided to pursue more meaningful work through their own business. Brian’s natural creativity and curiosity for flavor led them to where they are now. Operating under the tenet that food is a love language, The Salsa Collaborative offers an array of fun flavored, fresh, hot sauces. You can taste the love in every drop!

They recommend trying Habanero Express in a Bloody Mary, or Jingle Jangle in Margaritas. We think that the Mo-Heato Hot Sauce, with its traditional Thai-inspired flavors of coconut, lime, mint, and a variety of peppers, is one of the most unique and delicious we've ever tried. Try it on rice dishes, chicken lettuce wraps or wherever you feel inspired!

Brian's Best Chili recipe puts Salsa Collaborative's sauces front and center in a tasty classic!

Leah Trevelen
New Ulm

Sweethaven Craft Cocktail Concentrates uses minimal, natural ingredients to make it easy for cocktail lovers to become their own master mixologist!

Leah launched her venture into the world of artisan drinks during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she decided to take the plunge to pursue her passion.

She was inspired to make drink infusions that combine fruits, herbs and other interesting flavors after receiving a shrub (fruit drinking vinegar) as a gift. “From my first sip, I was hooked.”

“During the long days at home last fall, I found myself craving a creative outlet. I was drawn to the thing that I so often enjoyed with my friends and family that I was missing…cocktails. For me happy hour is more than a drink to start the night. A cocktail is crafted to savor as I slow down and focus on the present moment with those I love.”

Sweethaven sources ingredients from local farmers markets for Leah's latest creations. Delicious as a healthy non-alcoholic mixer too! Elevate your bar cart (or any club soda!) with the addition of Sweethaven Craft Cocktail Concentrate, and enjoy delicious drinks made in minutes.

Follow Leah's recipe for a smooth and balanced cocktail or mocktail!

Michael and Carrie Baker
Lutsen

Founders Michael and Carrie Baker fell in love with the North Shore and decided to buy a little maple farm in Lutsen, Minnesota called Wild Country. Tasting Wild Country's 100% organic maple products will make you feel like you're standing over Lake Superior in the middle of Fall! Their syrups and caramels give a true taste of Minnesota found in nature and loved by all.

While Wild Country maple syrup is a perfect addition to pancakes or waffles, it also amazes us in the Bakers' Maple Dijon Salad Dressing.