Happy Mothers Day

A Supper Club Visit, Rhubarb Recipes Galore, Wines to Love, Moms to Love and More...

Good Morning! I am writing this as we trundle down the highway in our Winnebago Van headed to the Midwest Book Sellers Conference in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Tomorrow I have a book signing and cooking class at the Book Kitchen, where I will demo recipes from the "True North Cabin Cookbook” Vol 1 and Vol 2 to get booksellers excited about ordering the book this Fall.

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I had the chance to see Sturgill Simpson at the Armory this week. What a talent!

While there, I ran into my friend Leslee Miller from Amuse and Sip Better Wines, not only a national wine club, but a boutique wine shop located in the North Loop of Minneapolis.

If you need a last Mother’s Day Gift or a College Graduation idea, you can order a subscription to her wine club. I love mine, and so do my friends.

Leslee has a curated collection of unique wines for your special someone. Try any of her delicious new rosé wines for Spring, like my beloved Emily or Fableist or how about a fun interactive cocktail class or Leslee's Rosé in the Loop class!

Speaking of fun interactive classes, SAVE THE DATE for a June 10, Summer Sips event with Nicollet Island! Tickets will go live this week so watch my @stephaniesdish channels for ticket links.

Event Date: Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Ticket Price: $100
Ticket includes 2 specialty drinks, a seasonal buffet and kitchen herbs pot arrangement demonstration.

What’s Included:

• 🍹 Signature Cocktails: Sip on garden-inspired drinks from Stephanie Hansen’s “True North Cabin Cookbook”.

• 🍴 Seasonal Buffet: Indulge in a buffet crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients by Nicollet Island Inn’s culinary team.

• 🌿 Herb garden Arrangement Demo: Watch a live demo on creating beautiful kitchen herbs gardens using herbs featured in the cocktails.

• 🌱 Herb Seed Takeaway: Take home a packet of herb seeds to start your own garden.

• 📸 Instagrammable Moments: Enjoy an elegant, Instagram-worthy event with fun cocktails in a gorgeous historic setting.

As we took the scenic route through Wisconsin, I wrestled with what to make for the Booksellers but decided on savory drop biscuits with chives and sweet drop biscuits with strawberries.

They're the same base recipe with some unique mix-ins that give them a savory or sweet feel. Here is the sweet version from my first book, and these make delightful Strawberry shortcakes!