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Welcome back Wine and Dime Listeners! I sure do have a treat for you this week. And I mean that literally. This weeks guest is the owner of Mudpies, Susan Bartone. Mudpies specializes in creating custom treats just for you. Everything they make is custom made just for you! During the episode we talk about having a business during a pandemic can be stressful, and how she had to basically shut down for a period of time. But she persevered and now is back to doing what she loves. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to order something from Susan, be sure to check out all the contact information below! Susan BartoneMUDPIESLLC@YAHOO.COM (mailto:mudpiesllc@yahoo.com)CONTACT NUMBER607.329.4460How mudpies began The foundation of MudPies began years ago, before I knew it, creating pies of mud decorated with flowers from our country home. As I grew, my love for creating "mud pies" developed into things we could actually eat! Growing up with a German and Italian background -- utilizing food grown from our garden, local farms and co-ops was important to us. Soon I would bake whatever I could think of in my Holly Hobby oven (thanks mom & dad!). As years passed I developed a deeper passion for baking, creating, decorating, eating unique things, and running! The idea of starting a business doing what I loved seemed a bit surreal, but what had I to lose? MudPies LLC began in 2012 by attending local farm markets; it has been quickly growing supplying wholesale to local businesses, and retail to treasured clientele. ~Susan MY MISSIONI BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. BE IT DELIGHTFULLY INDULGENT OR DELIGHTFULLY HEALTHY. SUSAN GLADLY WORKS WITH CLIENTS TO ADAPT MUDPIES BAKED GOODS TO SUIT THEIR NEEDS.MudPies represents a little bit of everything. When I established MudPies, I first thought it was going to be a little bit of everything I've collected and created from my family history. As MudPies grew, I had an increasing number of requests from clients to adapt this or that. The common phrase was “I’d love that ‘item’ if it were gluten free, or vegan, or made with coconut flour, or…” I quickly learned that there was something missing in the baking market - and I was on a mission to fill that void! Why? I have a passion for baking and feel that if I'm able to adapt baked products for someone who chooses to or has to follow a certain diet, or to create celebration foods for that special occasion, ease the stress of someone who's a good baker and ran out of time - then my mission is accomplished. I take great pride in what I do and using quality ingredients is very important to me. I will continue to expand utilizing local products when available. MudPies is essential to me not to make money, but to add joy to those around me. I gain much happiness knowing that someone can enjoy something or look forward to a little something special to brighten their day! Weis Vineyards (https://www.weisvineyards.com/) WINEMAKING HISTORYBorn in Zell Mosel, Germany, Winemaker Hans Peter Weis grew up in the vineyards and cellar of his family winery. He spent many years learning and gaining experience in the traditional style of the Mosel. After receiving his degree in winemaking, business and agriculture, he decided to travel to the United States on a quest to pursue his winemaking passion. He experienced one vintage in the Sonoma region of California before he stumbled upon his home away from home in the Finger Lakes region of New York. He found the minerality of the soil and climate similar to that of home and knew it would be the perfect place to pursue his passion of handcrafting traditional German style wines for all to enjoy! Zum Wohl! 2017 Riesling Ice Wine (https://www.weisvineyards.com/wine-shop)Delightfully fruit forward with complex notes of apricot,