Taste Buds

Summer is here and backyard grills are taking center stage, but a smokehouse in Wisconsin is raising the bar in barbecue, and catching Stephanie Hansen’s eye. Big Guy’s BBQ Roadhouse in Hudson, Wisconsin, is serving up smoked prime rib, candied bacon, and other specialty items that have customers hooked.

The lure of sizzling smash burgers and hungry fish brings Stephanie Hansen and the Taste Buds crew to the shores of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis for an epic adventure with Nate P., host of “Shore Lunch with Nate P." on YouTube.

Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with coffee roasted in Minnesota. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test medium roasts from UP Coffee Roasters and Peace Coffee. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.

Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with seasoning blends. With so many options in this category, Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, zero in on Minnesota-made meat rubs. They taste test 14 Spice and Plump Chef on bread and butter. Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.

Taste Buds Face-Off continues this week with a hot sauce battle. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, taste test three Minnesota brands: Paulman Acre's "Don't Pear the Reaper," Sembo's Sauce "Lemon Mango Habanero," and Lost Capital Food's "Pyramid Scheme." Enter the winning business at fox9.com/contests for a chance to win $500.

Midwest forests are filled with spring blooms and fresh greens this time of year, and for Chef Alan Bergo, it's time to feast. Alan has a wealth of knowledge and skill in all facets of foraging, and that made him the perfect companion on Stephanie Hansen's quest to harvest nutrients from the great outdoors in the latest episode of Taste Buds.

Hey Taste Buds! Want to win $500? Taste Buds is teaming up with Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars to celebrate Minnesota Makers. We’re trying a whole bunch of local products and putting them head-to-head in a taste test to find our favorites. This week's Face-Off was between Alemar Cheese Company and Redhead Creamery. Stephanie Hansen and her daughter, Ellie, tasted brie cheese from each company and picked a winner. Spoiler alert — It was Redhead Creamery.

Stephanie Hansen celebrates Mother’s Day with two of her favorite moms: Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig Fine Foods, and Zoë François of Zoë Bakes in the latest episode of Taste Buds.

Stephanie Hansen dives deep into the art of the sushi roll with nationally renowned chef Billy Tserenbat, founder of Billy Sushi in Minneapolis, on the latest episode of Taste Buds.

Stephanie Hansen’s good friend, Jack Leius, has a new girlfriend – and she’s no stranger to TV. Michelle Young captured hearts as the runner-up on season 25 of “The Bachelor,” and as “The Bachelorette” in 2021. And while Michelle’s love story took a few unexpected turns, she and Jack are thrilled that their paths finally crossed. Anxious to meet Michelle and celebrate their relationship, Stephanie prepares a romantic dinner plan with Jack on the latest episode of Taste Buds. They head to Kowalski’s grocery store for ingredients, then get to work making shrimp fettuccine with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, strawberry salad with honeyed almonds, a signature tequila cocktail, and 2019 Napa Valley red wine from Magna Carta.

Stephanie Hansen’s love of focaccia, sourdough, and croissants leads her on an epic Minneapolis bread journey in this episode of Taste Buds.

Stephanie Hansen explores a world of Irish delights for St. Patrick’s Day in the latest episode of Taste Buds.