Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders

By Charlie DeSando

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Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is an interview and cooking show where we talk about our guests’ work in the community, cook something, and then enjoy the meal together. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.


Episode Date
Steak, Collards & Community: Cooking with Scott Marshall
Oct 14, 2026
Burgers, Bravery, and Bloody Marys: The Sobelman Story
Oct 09, 2026
UniteWI & Fishbone Social — Community Health, Hospitality, and Hope
Oct 07, 2026
Inside Milwaukee's Authentic Döner Kebab: Germany's #1 Street Food
Sep 26, 2026
Cooking Nigerian Classics with Chef Titi - Egusi, Fufu, Jollof Rice
Aug 29, 2026
Burgers, Films, and Community: Cooking with Kristopher Pollard
Aug 21, 2026
Kinship Cafe: Shania’s Recipe for Community & Great Food
Aug 14, 2026
La Masa Empanada Bar: Brady Street to the Public Market
Aug 09, 2026
Spicy Homemade Quasi-Bolognese: Milwaukee Community, Cooking & Convention Center Tales
Aug 06, 2026
Munching Around Milwaukee: Inside Momo Mee's Soup Dumpling Sensation
Aug 06, 2026
Taste of Poland — Authentic Bigos & Polish Stories with Chef Joe Parajecki
Aug 02, 2026
Vinyl, Local Eats & Second Chances at Fiddleheads
Jul 14, 2026
Smoked Fish Dip & Wood-Fired Lamb — Milwaukee Meets Sweden
Jun 27, 2026
Lunch in the Galley: Search & Rescue Stories, Homemade Tacos & Coast Guard Duty
Jun 23, 2026
Sage & Salmon: Leadership, Legacy, and One-Pan Brilliance
Jun 21, 2026
Lulu Cafe & Bar: 25 Years Anchoring Bayview
Jun 16, 2026
Sofrito & Education Solutions: Vincent Lyles on Community, Education, and Arroz con Ganduless
Jun 16, 2026
The Blocks of Becher Street: From Gummy Bears to a Foodie Empire
Jun 05, 2026
Coq au Vin with Charlie & Julia Child — A French Classic
May 30, 2026
Los Tres Golpes: Marianne Jimenez’s Dominican Mangú and Mission
May 28, 2026
Chillwaukee on the Milwaukee Riverwalk: Free Pops, Multiple Flavors & Community Vibes
May 24, 2026
Ego the Artist Cooks: Tuscan Lamb, Murals & Community
May 19, 2026
Heirloom’s Burrata: From Food Truck to Bayview Favorite
May 14, 2026
Spam, Cheese Whiz & Community Care: Puerto Rican Party Classics
May 12, 2026
Chilaquiles & Leadership: Luis Hernandez on Food, Sports, and Community
Apr 28, 2026
Inside Thainamite: Milwaukee’s Best Massaman Curry & New Third Ward Concept
Apr 26, 2026
From Mexico to Milwaukee: Oscar Sanchez's Birria Tacos & Entrepreneurial Story
Apr 23, 2026
Twisted Plants: Milwaukee’s Vegan Comfort Food That Tastes Like the Real Thing
Apr 20, 2026
Chocolate Mousse & Community Service: Mary McCormick’s Rotary Farewell
Apr 16, 2026
Milwaukee on the Rise: Michelin, James Beard & the Food Scene Shake-Up
Apr 13, 2026
Wiener Schnitzel at Kegel's: Milwaukee Meets Austria
Mar 28, 2026
Mastering Sushi at Kawa: California & Dragon Roll Secrets
Mar 03, 2026
From Cockpits to Community: Joseph Addison’s Mission in Milwaukee
Feb 26, 2026
From Filipino Roots to Sanford’s Table: Chef Josh Mendiola’s Milwaukee Story
Feb 23, 2026
From Trinidad to Milwaukee: Frank Cumberbatch on Community, Philanthropy, and Cajun Meatloaf
Feb 18, 2026
From St. Lucia to the St Kate: Chef Kess' Culinary Journey to the St. Kate
Feb 13, 2026
Maxie's Makeover: Chef Joe Mensch Unveils New Southern Bites
Feb 08, 2026
Mastering Venezuelan Arepas with Chef Greg Leon at Amilinda
Jan 31, 2026
Red Beet Deviled Eggs with Red Cross WI CEO Cat Rabenstine
Jan 18, 2026
Sala: 25 Years of Sicilian Flavor on Milwaukee’s East Side
Jan 16, 2026
Stella Strong: A Mother's Promise and Milwaukee’s Purple Dragon Playground
Jan 13, 2026
Taqwa's Bakery: Middle-Eastern Flavors Ignite Milwaukee
Jan 09, 2026
From WWBIC to the Kitchen: Kathryn Dunn’s Full-Circle Journey
Jan 06, 2026
From Western Guide to Beer Gardens: Inside Kegel's 100‑Year Revival
Dec 27, 2025
Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump
Dec 19, 2025
From La Cordon Bleu to Tomahawks: Chef Darlene’s Milwaukee Journey
Dec 19, 2025
From Saigon to the Third Ward: Mike Nguyen’s Story & Egg Roll Secrets
Dec 12, 2025
Chef Kyle Knall: From Stonebank Farm to Birch and a New French Brasserie
Dec 07, 2025
Behind the Plate: Lori Fredrich onMilwaukee’s Food Scene
Nov 26, 2025
From Mexico to Milwaukee: Diana Billstrom’s Recipe for Community and Enchiladas
Nov 21, 2025
From Taco Bell to 10,000 Meals: Austin Vedder’s Fresh Chef Rise
Nov 17, 2025
Buckley’s: Family Recipes and Downtown Charm
Nov 16, 2025
From Pub Crawls to Pontoon Parties: Ian Abston Lights Up Milwaukee
Nov 15, 2025
Riley’s Rise: From Pandemic Pop-Up to Milwaukee’s Dog-Friendly Food Hub
Nov 11, 2025
Saffron's Next Chapter: A Taste of Aya Coming to The Ascent
Nov 08, 2025
From Farmland to Travel Wisconsin: Maria Van Hoorn on Food, Tourism, and Community
Oct 30, 2025
From Charleston to the Cream City: Tony Snell-Rodriguez on Community, Inclusion, and tortilla de patatas
Oct 21, 2025
Inside Milwaukee's Award-Winning Public Market: A Flavor-Filled Tour
Oct 21, 2025
Tech Leader Joe Poeschl Bakes Up Community Innovation
Oct 14, 2025
Garden-to-Table BLTs: Foraging Lunch at Urban Ecology Center with Jen Hense
Oct 11, 2025
Turkey Chili & Leadership: Darnell Hamilton Cooks for Milwaukee
Oct 04, 2025
From Summerfest to the Salad Bowl: Lena DeLaet on Music, Tech & Community
Sep 24, 2025
From Puerto Rico to Rockwell: Carlos Mejia on Service, STEM, and Momos
Sep 18, 2025
Catfish Po'Boys & Community Care with Darryl Anderson
Sep 02, 2025
From Campfires to Croissants: Mark Shapiro’s Signature Fried Egg Sandwich
Aug 21, 2025
Culinary Journey from Nepal to Milwaukee: Meet Chef Barkha
Aug 13, 2025
Cooking Up Resilience: Artie Turner's Inspiring Journey from Childhood to Community Leader
Jun 20, 2025
From Mississippi Roots to Milwaukee Dreams: Dr. Tiffany Tardy's Journey
Jun 16, 2025
Innovative Recipes with Tech Visionary Dr. Nadia Johnson
Jun 05, 2025
Amanda Hernandez's Inspiring Journey and Baked Gnocchi
May 23, 2025
From Boxing Champ to Community Leader: Hector Colon's Inspiring Journey
May 15, 2025
Sam Maldonado, Milwaukee Community Leader and Peruvian Lomo Saltado
May 14, 2025
From Milwaukee Mayor to U.S. Ambassador: Tom Barrett’s Journey
May 10, 2025
Milwaukee's Culinary Pioneer: Omar Shaikh & Carnevor
May 06, 2025
From Libraries to Kitchens: Antoine Carter's Flavorful Tale
May 02, 2025
Maysse Her, CEO, Hmong Chamber of Commerce, WI & Mustard Greens with Chicken Stir Fry
Apr 15, 2025
Lynda Welsh, CEO SHARP Literacy & Easy Caprese Salad
Apr 12, 2025
Stacia Thompson President & CEO, Sherman Phoenix Foundation & Award Winning Chunky Guacamole
Apr 04, 2025
Mark Powless, Indian Community School & Traditional Native American Corn Soup
Feb 24, 2025
Quentin Prince, MKE Youth Sports Alliance & Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Bake
Feb 12, 2025
Michael Hostad, CRO, Fork Farms & President Light the Hoan & Stuffed Pepper Soup
Feb 03, 2025
Laura Bray, Exec Director MATC Foundation and Italian Eggs and Tomatoes
Jan 28, 2025
Ben Holt, Milwaukee Grand Ave Club and Eye in the Middle
Jan 17, 2025
Blanca Gonzales, Exec Director i.c. stars, and Mexican Chorizo
Nov 28, 2024
Lynnea Katz-Petted, Retired CEO Revitalize Milwaukee and Teriyaki Cashew Chicken
Nov 21, 2024
Jenna Washuleski, CEO Harmonic Harvest and Elevated Avocado Toast
Nov 12, 2024
Brian Gotter, Major Gifts Officer of the MACC Fund and Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Nov 05, 2024
Jasmin Treske, Grants Director Bader Philanthropies and Shrimp Ceviche
Aug 30, 2024
Bishop Walter Harvey, The Upstart Kitchen and Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Aug 27, 2024
Ellen Friebert Schupper, ABCD Executive Director and Zucchini Boat Bruschetta
Aug 26, 2024
Shary Tran, Director of Diversity, Generac Power & Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Aug 13, 2024
Larry Mawby, Peninsula Housing and Leelanau Michigan Foods & Wines
Aug 05, 2024
Brian Price, Fmr Exec Director Leelanau Conservancy and BBQ Ribs on the Green Egg
Jul 30, 2024
Mark Mone, Chancellor UWM and Chicken Parmesan
Jul 24, 2024
Neil Willenson, CEO Big Brothers Big Sisters Milwaukee and an Elevated Grilled Cheese
Jul 19, 2024
Meagan Johnson, Exec Director Milwaukee Diaper Mission and Fresh Pesto with Burrata
Jul 02, 2024
DeShanda Williams-Clark, Sr. VP of Programs & Services for Pathfinders and Taco Salad
Jun 11, 2024
Maudwella Kirkendoll, COO Community Advocates & Fried Catfish Milwaukee Fish Fry
Jun 04, 2024
Carole Nicksin, Publisher of Milwaukee Magazine and Grandma's French Pancakes
May 27, 2024
Betty Hill, Mentor Greater Milwaukee & Ground Turkey Spaghetti
May 16, 2024