Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders cover art

All Episodes

Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders — 104 episodes

#
Title
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

Wiener Schnitzel at Kegel's: Milwaukee Meets Austria

9

Mastering Sushi at Kawa: California & Dragon Roll Secrets

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

Mastering Venezuelan Arepas with Chef Greg Leon at Amilinda

16

Red Beet Deviled Eggs with Red Cross WI CEO Cat Rabenstine

17

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

18

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

19

Taqwa's Bakery: Middle-Eastern Flavors Ignite Milwaukee

20

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

21

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

22

Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

Behind the Plate: Lori Fredrich onMilwaukee’s Food Scene

27

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

28

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

29

Buckley’s: Family Recipes and Downtown Charm

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

Tech Leader Joe Poeschl Bakes Up Community Innovation

37

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

38

Turkey Chili & Leadership: Darnell Hamilton Cooks for Milwaukee

39

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

40

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

41

Catfish Po'Boys & Community Care with Darryl Anderson

42

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

43

Culinary Journey from Nepal to Milwaukee: Meet Chef Barkha

44

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

45

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

46

Innovative Recipes with Tech Visionary Dr. Nadia Johnson

47

Amanda Hernandez's Inspiring Journey and Baked Gnocchi

48

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

49

Sam Maldonado, Milwaukee Community Leader and Peruvian Lomo Saltado

50

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

51

Milwaukee's Culinary Pioneer: Omar Shaikh & Carnevor

52

From Libraries to Kitchens: Antoine Carter's Flavorful Tale

53

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

54

Lynda Welsh, CEO SHARP Literacy & Easy Caprese Salad

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

Jenna Washuleski, CEO Harmonic Harvest and Elevated Avocado Toast

64

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

65

Jasmin Treske, Grants Director Bader Philanthropies and Shrimp Ceviche

66

Bishop Walter Harvey, The Upstart Kitchen and Chicken Salad Sandwiches

67

Ellen Friebert Schupper, ABCD Executive Director and Zucchini Boat Bruschetta

68

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

69

Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing and Leelanau Michigan Foods & Wines

70

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

71

Mark Mone, Chancellor UWM and Chicken Parmesan

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

Betty Hill, Mentor Greater Milwaukee & Ground Turkey Spaghetti

78

Chef Alex Pawlak and Risotto Primavera

79

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

80

Sharlen Moore, Milwaukee Common Council Alderwoman & Ravioli Primavera

81

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

82

Barry Mandel, CEO Mandel Group and Fried Matzo

83

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

84

Nelson Soler, CSO Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute and Arroz con Gandules

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

Ricardo Diaz UCC Executive Director and Sweet Plantains & Tostones

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

Genaro Baez, VP Milwaukee County HR Operations and Bistec Empanizado

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

Andre Lee Ellis, Community Activist and Cheesy Mac & Cheese

104

David Crowley, Milwaukee County Exec Interview and Chicken Parm Sandwiches