Cast Iron Cooking: Taste Buds

Stephanie Hansen’s love for cast iron runs deep. In this episode of Taste Buds, she stops by Twin Cities antique store Finds on Broadway to acquire a cast iron pan, before tackling the task of cleaning and seasoning it properly. Then, Stephanie cooks up a few of her favorite cast-iron dishes, including a hearty green pork chili stew, rhubarb cake, and a showstopping Dutch baby pancake with her daughter Ellie.

Japanese ramen and noodle hacks: Taste Buds

Stephanie Hansen’s destination for authentic Japanese ramen in the Midwest is Zen Box Izakaya, where Owner and Executive Chef John Ng is crafting traditional bowls filled with savory broth and noodles in downtown Minneapolis.