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Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders — 121 episodes

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Kinship Cafe: Shania’s Recipe for Community & Great Food

2

La Masa Empanada Bar: Brady Street to the Public Market

3

Spicy Homemade Quasi-Bolognese: Milwaukee Community, Cooking & Convention Center Tales

4

Munching Around Milwaukee: Inside Momo Mee's Soup Dumpling Sensation

5

Taste of Poland — Authentic Bigos & Polish Stories with Chef Joe Parajecki

6

Vinyl, Local Eats & Second Chances at Fiddleheads

7

Smoked Fish Dip & Wood-Fired Lamb — Milwaukee Meets Sweden

8

Lunch in the Galley: Search & Rescue Stories, Homemade Tacos & Coast Guard Duty

9

Sage & Salmon: Leadership, Legacy, and One-Pan Brilliance

10

Lulu Cafe & Bar: 25 Years Anchoring Bayview

11

Sofrito & Education Solutions: Vincent Lyles on Community, Education, and Arroz con Ganduless

12

The Blocks of Becher Street: From Gummy Bears to a Foodie Empire

13

Coq au Vin with Charlie & Julia Child — A French Classic

14

Los Tres Golpes: Marianne Jimenez’s Dominican Mangú and Mission

15

Chillwaukee on the Milwaukee Riverwalk: Free Pops, Multiple Flavors & Community Vibes

16

Ego the Artist Cooks: Tuscan Lamb, Murals & Community

17

Heirloom’s Burrata: From Food Truck to Bayview Favorite

18

Spam, Cheese Whiz & Community Care: Puerto Rican Party Classics

19

Chilaquiles & Leadership: Luis Hernandez on Food, Sports, and Community

20

Inside Thainamite: Milwaukee’s Best Massaman Curry & New Third Ward Concept

21

From Mexico to Milwaukee: Oscar Sanchez's Birria Tacos & Entrepreneurial Story

22

Twisted Plants: Milwaukee’s Vegan Comfort Food That Tastes Like the Real Thing

23

Chocolate Mousse & Community Service: Mary McCormick’s Rotary Farewell

24

Milwaukee on the Rise: Michelin, James Beard & the Food Scene Shake-Up

25

Wiener Schnitzel at Kegel's: Milwaukee Meets Austria

26

Mastering Sushi at Kawa: California & Dragon Roll Secrets

27

From Cockpits to Community: Joseph Addison’s Mission in Milwaukee

28

From Filipino Roots to Sanford’s Table: Chef Josh Mendiola’s Milwaukee Story

29

From Trinidad to Milwaukee: Frank Cumberbatch on Community, Philanthropy, and Cajun Meatloaf

30

From St. Lucia to the St Kate: Chef Kess' Culinary Journey to the St. Kate

31

Maxie's Makeover: Chef Joe Mensch Unveils New Southern Bites

32

Mastering Venezuelan Arepas with Chef Greg Leon at Amilinda

33

Red Beet Deviled Eggs with Red Cross WI CEO Cat Rabenstine

34

Sala: 25 Years of Sicilian Flavor on Milwaukee’s East Side

35

Stella Strong: A Mother's Promise and Milwaukee’s Purple Dragon Playground

36

Taqwa's Bakery: Middle-Eastern Flavors Ignite Milwaukee

37

From WWBIC to the Kitchen: Kathryn Dunn’s Full-Circle Journey

38

From Western Guide to Beer Gardens: Inside Kegel's 100‑Year Revival

39

Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump

40

From La Cordon Bleu to Tomahawks: Chef Darlene’s Milwaukee Journey

41

From Saigon to the Third Ward: Mike Nguyen’s Story & Egg Roll Secrets

42

Chef Kyle Knall: From Stonebank Farm to Birch and a New French Brasserie

43

Behind the Plate: Lori Fredrich onMilwaukee’s Food Scene

44

From Mexico to Milwaukee: Diana Billstrom’s Recipe for Community and Enchiladas

45

From Taco Bell to 10,000 Meals: Austin Vedder’s Fresh Chef Rise

46

Buckley’s: Family Recipes and Downtown Charm

47

From Pub Crawls to Pontoon Parties: Ian Abston Lights Up Milwaukee

48

Riley’s Rise: From Pandemic Pop-Up to Milwaukee’s Dog-Friendly Food Hub

49

Saffron's Next Chapter: A Taste of Aya Coming to The Ascent

50

From Farmland to Travel Wisconsin: Maria Van Hoorn on Food, Tourism, and Community

51

From Charleston to the Cream City: Tony Snell-Rodriguez on Community, Inclusion, and tortilla de patatas

52

Inside Milwaukee's Award-Winning Public Market: A Flavor-Filled Tour

53

Tech Leader Joe Poeschl Bakes Up Community Innovation

54

Garden-to-Table BLTs: Foraging Lunch at Urban Ecology Center with Jen Hense

55

Turkey Chili & Leadership: Darnell Hamilton Cooks for Milwaukee

56

From Summerfest to the Salad Bowl: Lena DeLaet on Music, Tech & Community

57

From Puerto Rico to Rockwell: Carlos Mejia on Service, STEM, and Momos

58

Catfish Po'Boys & Community Care with Darryl Anderson

59

From Campfires to Croissants: Mark Shapiro’s Signature Fried Egg Sandwich

60

Culinary Journey from Nepal to Milwaukee: Meet Chef Barkha

61

Cooking Up Resilience: Artie Turner's Inspiring Journey from Childhood to Community Leader

62

From Mississippi Roots to Milwaukee Dreams: Dr. Tiffany Tardy's Journey

63

Innovative Recipes with Tech Visionary Dr. Nadia Johnson

64

Amanda Hernandez's Inspiring Journey and Baked Gnocchi

65

From Boxing Champ to Community Leader: Hector Colon's Inspiring Journey

66

Sam Maldonado, Milwaukee Community Leader and Peruvian Lomo Saltado

67

From Milwaukee Mayor to U.S. Ambassador: Tom Barrett’s Journey

68

Milwaukee's Culinary Pioneer: Omar Shaikh & Carnevor

69

From Libraries to Kitchens: Antoine Carter's Flavorful Tale

70

Maysse Her, CEO, Hmong Chamber of Commerce, WI & Mustard Greens with Chicken Stir Fry

71

Lynda Welsh, CEO SHARP Literacy & Easy Caprese Salad

72

Stacia Thompson President & CEO, Sherman Phoenix Foundation & Award Winning Chunky Guacamole

73

Mark Powless, Indian Community School & Traditional Native American Corn Soup

74

Quentin Prince, MKE Youth Sports Alliance & Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake

75

Michael Hostad, CRO, Fork Farms & President Light the Hoan & Stuffed Pepper Soup

76

Laura Bray, Exec Director MATC Foundation and Italian Eggs and Tomatoes

77

Ben Holt, Milwaukee Grand Ave Club and Eye in the Middle

78

Blanca Gonzales, Exec Director i.c. stars, and Mexican Chorizo

79

Lynnea Katz-Petted, Retired CEO Revitalize Milwaukee and Teriyaki Cashew Chicken

80

Jenna Washuleski, CEO Harmonic Harvest and Elevated Avocado Toast

81

Brian Gotter, Major Gifts Officer of the MACC Fund and Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

82

Jasmin Treske, Grants Director Bader Philanthropies and Shrimp Ceviche

83

Bishop Walter Harvey, The Upstart Kitchen and Chicken Salad Sandwiches

84

Ellen Friebert Schupper, ABCD Executive Director and Zucchini Boat Bruschetta

85

Shary Tran, Director of Diversity, Generac Power & Vietnamese Summer Rolls

86

Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing and Leelanau Michigan Foods & Wines

87

Brian Price, Fmr Exec Director Leelanau Conservancy and BBQ Ribs on the Green Egg

88

Mark Mone, Chancellor UWM and Chicken Parmesan

89

Neil Willenson, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee and an Elevated Grilled Cheese

90

Meagan Johnson, Exec Director Milwaukee Diaper Mission and Fresh Pesto with Burrata

91

DeShanda Williams-Clark, Sr. VP of Programs & Services for Pathfinders and Taco Salad

92

Maudwella Kirkendoll, COO Community Advocates & Fried Catfish Milwaukee Fish Fry

93

Carole Nicksin, Publisher of Milwaukee Magazine and Grandma's French Pancakes

94

Betty Hill, Mentor Greater Milwaukee & Ground Turkey Spaghetti

95

Chef Alex Pawlak and Risotto Primavera

96

Anthony McHenry, CEO of the Milwaukee Academy of Science & McHenry's Famous Chili

97

Sharlen Moore, Milwaukee Common Council Alderwoman & Ravioli Primavera

98

Joel Brennan, Pres, Greater Milwaukee Committee & Grilled Surf & Turf

99

Barry Mandel, CEO Mandel Group and Fried Matzo

100

Gaulien "Gee" Smith, Owner Gee's Clippers and Turkey Burgers

101

Nelson Soler, CSO Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute and Arroz con Gandules

102

Derek Taylor, COO of Three Leaf Partners and BBQ Ribs for Competition

103

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

104

Cecelia Gore, Exec Director Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation and The Stetson Salad

105

Joanne Anton, President & CEO, Herb Kohl Philanthropies and How to make Spanakopita

106

Zach Eisendrath, VP at Kacmarcik Enterprises and How to Doctor a Frozen Pizza

107

Ricardo Diaz UCC Executive Director and Sweet Plantains & Tostones

108

Judge Derek Mosley, Director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Education at Marquette Law School and Roasted Stuffed Peppers

109

Ann McKaig, President of the Shorewood Village Board and Clam Chowder

110

Wendell Willis, Managing Director, Froedtert Health & Milwaukee Bucks & Streak Fajitas

111

Genaro Baez, VP Milwaukee County HR Operations and Bistec Empanizado

112

Sadhna Lindvall, Pres of the Shorewood Foundation and Dominican Empanadas Pastelillos

113

Marjorie Rucker, Executive Director of The Business Council Inc. and Strawberry Fields Salad

114

Jason Gonzalez, Exec Director, 4th Dimension Recovery and Homemade Tortillas with Steak Tacos

115

Tonya Anderson, VP with Success Training Institute and Vegan Tostones Nachos

116

Peter Feigin, President of the Milwaukee Bucks, and The Cluckery Chicken Sandwich

117

Wendy Bauman, President and Chief Visioning Officer for WWBIC and Tuna Bien Masabe

118

Thelma Sias, Retired VP WE Energies, Local Affairs and great Southern Cooking

119

David Lee, President & GM of WUWM 89.7 Radio Interview and Cacio e pepe

120

Andre Lee Ellis, Community Activist and Cheesy Mac & Cheese

121

David Crowley, Milwaukee County Exec Interview and Chicken Parm Sandwiches