Willie Hines, Exec Director Housing Authority of Milwaukee and Hoppin' John

Willie Hines is our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders”. Willie is the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Housing Authority.   Willie tells us how he makes Hoppin John in the Southern US, Hoppin’ John is a simple dish of peas, pork, and rice—is standard New Year’s fare. It’s believed to bring luck and peace in the coming year to anyone who eats it.   You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/x02t8JJsr_g    The recipe is available on our website at – https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2023/02/23/hoppin-john-and-willie-hines-interview/    This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short interview about their work in the community, then we cook something and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place. .