MEET THE MAKERS: HOUSTON // NOVEMBER 11, 2018 // Silver STREET STUDIOS AT SAWYER YARDS

On Nov. 11, 2018, 400 food lovers, makers, chefs and farmers gathered at Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards for our first Meet the Makers event. This celebration of Houston’s artisan food scene was the perfect way to begin our nine-city tour in celebration of makers across the country.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Becca Reyenga Kerr of Little Kitchen HTX and Eat My Pralines chats with Cat Neville during the 100-person VIP reception before the main Meet the Makers event.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Little Kitchen HTX and Eat My Pralines were the exclusive caterer of our VIP reception.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

VIPs indulged in bite-sized treats from Eat My Pralines during the private pre-event reception.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Hanger steak with watercress and charred octopus from Little Kitchen HTX, the exclusive caterer of our VIP reception.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Texas black-eyed pea hummus with freshly fried pita chips from Little Kitchen HTX, the exclusive caterer of our VIP reception.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

International District sticky wings with praline peanuts and cilantro from Little Kitchen HTX, the exclusive caterer of our VIP reception.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. was the exclusive beer sponsor of Meet the Makers, offering two brews: Lawnmower and Christmas Ale

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

The crowd watches as host Cat Neville thanks everyone for coming and chats with Rebecca from Little Kitchen HTX and Eat My Pralines.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Yellow Rose Distilling was the exclusive spirit served at Meet the Makers, offering their blended whiskey along with their award-winning Outlaw Bourbon.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Yellow Rose Distilling’s award-winning Outlaw Bourbon, handmade in Houston, Texas, was enjoyed by all at the event. The distillery was the city’s first legal distillery and produces wonderful whiskies and bourbons that are available across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Cheers to the makers!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Lia Weber, pictured here with AB Mauri’s Tricia McNamara, is winner of the fourth season of TLC’s Next Great Baker. She is AB Mauri’s ambassador baker and for our Houston event, she developed a recipe for a rustic apple pizza using Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast. Find the recipe here!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards is a huge raw space that was transformed for Meet the Makers. The event team from Nine Network, our presenting station, brought in the stage, screens, lights and sound for the live portion of the event, which featured segments from the Houston episode, interviews and a Fleischmann’s Yeast cooking demo from Lia Weber.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Edward Jones’ Randy Zare began the event with a welcome and introduction of the sponsor video produced by Vidzu Media that features local Edward Jones advisers along with Honeychild’s Sweet Creams in Houston and Orchid Island Brewing in Vero Beach, Florida, two of the makers from our first season.

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Edible Houston’s publisher, Kim Korth, introduced host Cat Neville and Kathleen Morgan of Honeychild’s Sweet Creams, the focus of our Houston episode.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Kathleen Morgan joined Cat on stage to talk about her focus on sourcing local milk, cream, eggs, herbs and produce to create her frozen custard, which is available at farmers’ markets and on restaurant menus in Houston.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Kathleen Morgan joined Cat on stage to talk about her focus on sourcing local milk, cream, eggs, herbs and produce to create her frozen custard, which is available at farmers’ markets and on restaurant menus in Houston.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Victoria Dearmond, the pastry director for Houston’s Underbelly Hospitality Group, collaborates with Honeychild’s Kathleen Morgan to develop unique flavors of frozen custard to complement and enhance her seasonally-driven desserts.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Cat talked with Daniella Lewis and master farmer Constant Ngouala of Plant It Forward Farms, a network of urban farms that works with refugees to help them launch farm-based businesses in the Houston region.

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Shorty Miller joined Cat on stage to talk about her farms’ commitment to producing non-homogenized milk and cheese using low-temp pasteurization and a blend of milks from their herd of Jersey, Holstein and Brown Swiss cows in McGregor, Texas. Their products can be found across the state of Texas.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Cat Neville talks with Cath Conlon of Blackwood Land Educational Land Institute, an organization she founded on her family’s ranch that, over many years, has evolved into a destination that welcomes school groups, hosts events and connects people to their food and models a closed-loop food system.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Cat Neville talks with Cath Conlon of Blackwood Land Educational Land Institute, an organization she founded on her family’s ranch that, over many years, has evolved into a destination that welcomes school groups, hosts events and connects people to their food and models a closed-loop food system.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

To complement the Honeychild’s Sweet Creams theme of our Houston episode, AB Mauri baking ambassador and winner of the fourth season of TLC’s Next Great Baker, Lia Weber, developed a recipe for rustic apple pizza with a yeasted crust. She used Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, making this an easy- and quick-to-make treat. Find the recipe here!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

To complement the Honeychild’s Sweet Creams theme of our Houston episode, AB Mauri baking ambassador and winner of the fourth season of TLC’s Next Great Baker, Lia Weber, developed a recipe for rustic apple pizza with a yeasted crust. She used Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, making this an easy- and quick-to-make treat. Find the recipe here!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

To complement the Honeychild’s Sweet Creams theme of our Houston episode, AB Mauri baking ambassador and winner of the fourth season of TLC’s Next Great Baker, Lia Weber, developed a recipe for rustic apple pizza with a yeasted crust. She used Fleischmann’s RapidRise Yeast, making this an easy- and quick-to-make treat. Find the recipe here!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

We held our first Meet the Makers event at Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards. Silver Street Studios is just one of the art and event complexes within Sawyer Yards, with over 80 artists and creative entrepreneurs. Previously home to Silver Eagle Distribution, Silver Street Studios features a 20,000-SF venue space, which has hosted some of the most exciting festivals, markets, and local as well as international events in Houston … including Meet the Makers!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Edible Houston was a key partner in making Meet the Makers such a huge success. Our thanks to publisher Kim Korth and the entire Edible Houston team for their support and partnership! Cheers!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Enjoying scoops of Honeychild’s Sweet Creams.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Tasting milk and cheese at Mill-King Market and Creamery.

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Kathleen Morgan of Honeychild’s Sweet Creams, the focus of our Houston-based episode, dished up frozen custard for the hundreds of folks who joined us at Silver Street Studios.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Sampling Lira Rossa Cheese.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Sampling Eat My Pralines.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Enjoying sweet samples from Eat My Pralines.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

1836 Olive Oil offered samples of its Texas-grown olive oil with fresh bread and Himalayan salt.

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Visiting with Bee2Bee Honey Collective.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Honeychild’s Sweet Creams’ Kathleen Morgan dishing up frozen custard.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

AB Mauri ambassador baker Lia Weber offers samples of her rustic apple pizza with yeasted crust. Find the recipe here!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

AB Mauri ambassador baker Lia Weber developed the recipe for this rustic apple crumb pizza with a yeasted crust. She used local Houston apples for this version, but you could use just about any seasonal fruit. Find the recipe here!

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Texas Juice Girl offered samples of organic fresh-pressed juice.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Farmhouse Delivery has been delivering Texas-sourced produce, meat and other groceries since 2009.

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Chatting with Becca of Eat My Pralines.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Cultured Heat handcrafts fermented hot sauces using local produce and without any sugar, gluten or vinegar.

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All We Need Farm sampled its incredible goat-milk pops in flavors from salted caramel to avocado.

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Enjoying kolaches from Kolache Shoppe.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

B.GOOD offered up tastes of its sandwiches and salads made with locally-sourced produce.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Offering sweet samples at Bee2Bee Honey Collective.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Offering sweet samples at Bee2Bee Honey Collective, which promotes beekeeping and is Houston's only commercial and backyard beekeeping service.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Pop & Pan offers up popcorn and paninis that are hot and fresh … and really delicious!

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

The Millers offered samples of their non-homogenized, low-temp pasteurized milk and cheese.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Mostly Chocolate & Catering offered samples of a range of its decadent confections, from jewel-like truffles to hazelnut chocolate salami.

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Hive Bee Farm offered fresh, raw honey and honeycomb along with beeswax candles and other bee-centric goodies.

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Hive Bee Farm offered fresh, raw honey and honeycomb along with beeswax candles and other bee-centric goodies.

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Edward Jones, Fleischmann’s Yeast, AB Mauri and Natural Tableware | Photography by Amy Scott of A.E. Scott Designs

Long Spoon Catering is an extension of Blackwood Land Educational Land Institute, which is dedicated to educating people about the interconnectedness of nature and encouraging the next generation to become farmers.

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Checking out the gorgeous chocolates at Mostly Chocolate and Catering.

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Chatting with Edible Houston’s Kim Korth.

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tasteMAKERS producer and host Cat Neville and Edward Jones’ Amy Williams.

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