Bloomington Chocolate Company & The Olive Leaf: Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas | S8 E10
Release Date: 05/06/2025
The Chef's Challenge by Community Kitchen Assistant Director Tim Clougher
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The Bloomington Chef's Challenge returns August 3rd with a new location at the Woolery Mill! Who will win the Golden Spatula? What amazing dishes can Bloomington's best chef's come up with using a secret ingredient? Monroe County Community Kitchen Assistant Director Tim Clougher joins us on the pod with info about this year's details for this great fundraiser, as well as some of the history about the Community Kitchen along with details about it's current operations! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our...
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Classic Lanes Bartender Ron Martin | S8E16
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Bloomington's only local bowling alley, Classic Lanes, has been a focal point of fun for our community for many, many years. Bartender Ron Martin joins us and tells us a bit about it's history, his Handicap 2000 tournament, and of course, we chat about their delicious snack bar offerings! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Bonafide Bites owner Sam Herrin | S8E15
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Back in October of 2022, Sam Herrin and Josh Anderson quit their jobs and went all-in on their boutique catering service, Bonafide Bites. Serving both Bloomington and Brown County, Bonafide offers custom menus for a wide variety of events with a unique eye for detail. Sam joins us and regales us with stories of her past musical career, how she and Josh decided to make the plunge into the culinary world, and why paying their staff what their worth has been so important to their success. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: ...
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Granfalloon Special! with organizers Gerard Pannekoak and Adrian Starnes
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"Presented by the IU Arts and Humanities Council and inspired by legendary Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Granfalloon brings together musicians, artists, thinkers, and good people from all walks of life for a celebration of art, ideas, and community." Gerard Pannekoak and Adrian Starnes join us and fill us in on all the amazing happenings with this incredibly cool event! From gospel legend Mavis Staples, to the Murder by Death farewell tour, there's no shortage of great music, June 7th, on Kirkwood, and other fun activities the week leading up to it! Full schedule here: ...
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Red Frazier Bison & Rice Quality Meats owner Zach "Panama" Martin, and Twin Springs Creamery owever Jason "Smiley" Scott | S8E13
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Owner of Red Frazier Bison and Rice's Quality Meat, Zach "Panama" Martin has been, in one way or another, making sure Southern Indiana has access to high quality meats for some time now, starting Red Frazier back in 2015. Joining him is Jason "Smiley" Scott, Owner of Twin Springs Creamery, Monroe County's only creamery, and in its second year of operations. Learn the ins and outs to their operations, how they got started, and why they both wanted to come together to promote the upcoming 4-H Livestock sale coming up at the Monroe County Fairgrounds on July 5th at 9:00 am. You can find out more...
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Lemonade Day Monroe County, with Regional Director, Lauran Blaker | S8E12
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In collaborations with the Boys & Girls Club, Lemonade Day is an incredible opportunity for children to learn about business and entrepreneurship through running their own lemonade stand. Eastern Regional Director, Lauran Blaker, joins us as we squeeze out all the info about this amazing opportunity for our local youth! It's coming up on June 7th and you can still register here:
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DO Asian Fusion Cuisine & Lounge - Manager Kalie Ammons | S8E11
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Open late nights on 4th street, DO Asian Fusion offers a wide variety of delicious dishes like korean fried chicken wings, sam gye tang (with ginger not ginseng ;) ), and japchae. Manager Kalie Ammons joins the pod and we go over the owners who are cranking out the dishes themselves most of the time, their late night crowds, and what separates them from every one else in town! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno...
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Bloomington Chocolate Company & The Olive Leaf: Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas | S8 E10
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A longstanding, eastside staple, the Bloomington Chocolate Company has now expanded to Kirkwood! Taking over the former Blu Boy Cafe, the Kirkwood Sweet Shop is featuring items using Blu Boy recipes, Bloomington Chocolate Company favorites, and a full coffee menu. Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas, join us as we chat about all things chocolate, small beginnings, and even dive into the world of olive oil! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and...
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Ellettsville Summer Concert Series w/ Tony Calumet & Pam Thrash | S8E09
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Every Saturday, May 24th - July 26th, the fine folks from B97 and Hoosier Country 105 are putting on a completely FREE-to-attend concert series at Marci Jane Lewis Park in Ellettsville! The Ellettsville Summer Concert series will feature local and regional bands from a variety of genres, local food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Station General Manager Tony Calumet joins us with local legend Pam Thrash as we discuss how this awesome event came to be, what brought Tony to Bloomington from Alaska, and how Pam started her now-famous Retro Lunch Hour. Join The Clean Plate Club...
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WonderLab Executive Director Dallas Evans and Marketing Director Aleisha Kropf |S8E08
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Just west of College on 4th street lies one of Bloomington's special gems, WonderLab! This non-profit makes learning fun for the young and old alike. Their new Executive Director, Dallas Evans, joins us with Marketing Director, Aleisha Kropf, on our latest episode as we learn about their extensive programming, venue rental opportunities, and most importantly, how they're able to make learning hands on, engaging, and FUN! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: ...
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