Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders

Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is an interview and cooking show where we talk about our guest’s 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.

Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is a arts podcast hosted by Charlie DeSando, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Charlie DeSando hosts Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, a arts show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #141

  Inside Milwaukee's Authentic Döner Kebab: Germany's #1 Street Food

  Sep 26, 202615 minS11

  Join Host Charlie at Döner Kebab in Milwaukee to meet co-owners Ray and Alma. He watches how they prepare Germany's favorite street food: rotisserie Black Angus shaved into warm, homemade flatbread with lettuce, red cabbage, onion, and signature herb-spicy sauces. The episode explores the dish's popularity in Germany (about 16,000 shops serving 2 million people daily), shows the in-house bread and sauce prep, and ends with a taste test of this authentic Döner Kebab, You can see the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/Xdfss_qCMdc You can find the recipe here: https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/09/25/doner-kebab-germanys-1-street-food/ “Local Chef Go International” podcast is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network - https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/ . Local Chefs Go International: Charlie teams up with top local Milwaukee Chefs each month to create recipes from a single chosen country.

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  Episode #138

  Cooking Nigerian Classics with Chef Titi - Egusi, Fufu, Jollof Rice

  Aug 29, 202624 minS11

  Cooking Nigerian Classics with Chef Titi - Egusi, Fufu, Jollof Rice Join the International YouTube Collab as Chef Titi of Taste of Africa guides a flavorful journey through Nigerian cuisine, preparing jollof rice, egusi (melon-seed) soup, pounded yam fufu, fried plantains, and fried beef. The episode mixes cooking tips, cultural context, and a tasting around the table, showcasing authentic ingredients and techniques in a friendly Milwaukee kitchen. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/hfprloPDUrc The recipe can be found here: https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/08/29/nigerian-comfort-food-jollof-rice-egusi-soup-and-fufu/ Taste of Africa: https://tasteofafricawi.com/ “Local Chef Go International” podcast is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network - https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/ . Local Chefs Go International: Charlie teams up with top local Milwaukee Chefs each month to create recipes from a single chosen country.

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  Episode #140

  Burgers, Films, and Community: Cooking with Kristopher Pollard

  Aug 21, 202629 minS11

  In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie cooks cheeseburgers and sweet potato fries with Kristopher Pollard, Milwaukee Film's giving and membership director. They grill, make a Big Mac–style "special sauce" and a sriracha dipping sauce, and sit down to enjoy the meal. Between bites, Christopher talks about his journey to Milwaukee, his work building Milwaukee Film's membership programs, and the growth and community impact of the Milwaukee Film Festival. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/2X9xLFUJ_sI “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network - https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/ . This show is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have an 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.

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  Episode #139

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

  Aug 14, 202627 minS11

  On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Kinship Café in downtown Milwaukee. He chats with Café Culinary Manager Shania Hutchins about the menu and the café’s role in workforce development. Together, they sample a Mediterranean grilled salmon salad. The episode highlights Kinship’s mission to train and employ community members, Shania’s culinary journey from Tandem to Kinship, and the café's support for healthy, affordable meals and community connections. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/TqD6bMDydGg Kinship Cafe - https://kinshipmke.org/cafe “Munching Around Milwaukee” is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network - https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/ . It is an Interview show with local Milwaukee chefs, restaurateurs, foodies, and food influencers. We talk about the Milwaukee food scene and what makes it so special. We talk while munching on some of the best food Milwaukee has to offer. Join us each week as we Munch Around Milwaukee.

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  Episode #137

  La Masa Empanada Bar: Brady Street to the Public Market

  Aug 9, 202627 minS11

  On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie chats with Megan Todd, co-owner of La Masa Empanada Bar, about their two Milwaukee locations. La Masa features freshly made empanadas and recently expanded into the Milwaukee Public Market. They discuss menu evolution, brunch offerings, and the fast-paced grab-and-go concept at the market. The episode highlights La Masa's commitment to daily-made dough, a variety of empanada flavors, community roots, and the vibrant local food scene in Milwaukee. You can watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/DYs_pvxaKfg La Masa Empanada Bar website: https://lamasaempanadas.com/ “Munching Around Milwaukee” is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network - https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/ . It is an Interview show with local Milwaukee chefs, restaurateurs, foodies, and food influencers. We talk about the Milwaukee food scene and what makes it so special. We talk while munching on some of the best food Milwaukee has to offer. Join us each week as we Munch Around Milwaukee.

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