On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie chats with Sam Wisneski, co-owner of Chillwaukee, a Milwaukee-based bicycle-powered popsicle and shaved ice business. They discuss Sam’s entrepreneurial beginnings, how he and his wife bought Chillwaukee, and the company’s community-focused, vegan-friendly menu.

The episode features a lively Riverwalk pop-up where they give away free popsicles, meet local customers, and highlight Chilwaukee’s busy seasonal schedule of festivals, farmers markets, and catering events. https://chillwaukee.com/

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/JHtC2kzOqUc

“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.

On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Terrell Morgan, aka Ego the Artist, to discuss his journey from Milwaukee's 53206 neighborhood to becoming a renowned community artist and mentor. They cover his murals, work with local festivals and schools, and explore the creative drive behind his activism.

Joined by Ego in the studio kitchen, they cook Tuscan lamb chops with garlic, Parmesan Garlic Potatoes, and asparagus, blending artful storytelling with a delicious meal.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/NNZnn7NKZXM

You can find the recipe on our recipe website here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/05/24/tuscan-lamb-chops-and-garlic-parmesan-potatoes/

“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.

On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Bayview’s Heirloom Restaurant to talk with co-owners Jess and chef Pete Ignatiev. They discuss their farm-to-table restaurant and popular food truck. They discuss seasonal menus, local farm partnerships, and their signature house-made burrata.

In the kitchen, Chef Pete shows step-by-step how he makes Heirloom's signature burrata from scratch. Fresh mozzarella curds are washed twice, filled with a ricotta/cream mixture, and served over a bed of arugula, with strawberries, pistachios, and much, much more.

The episode covers the couple’s path from a food truck during the pandemic to opening a restaurant, overcoming a truck fire, and why their rotating seasonal dishes and community connections make Heirloom a Milwaukee favorite. https://www.heirloommke.com/

You can see the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/XDtWgiZDXmw

“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.

Live from Studio D, host Charlie chats with Shary Pérez, Community Health and Research Director at United Community Center, and Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. They discuss Shary’s journey from Puerto Rico to a public health career in Milwaukee and her community-engaged research work at UCC.

In the kitchen, Shary prepares Puerto Rican party favorites: sandwichitos de mezcla (Spam, Cheese Whiz, cream cheese, and roasted peppers) and a Puerto Rican potato salad with apples and a touch of mustard. The episode blends local leadership, culture, and comforting recipes.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/ZSEIPBuMoJM

You can find the recipes on our website here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/05/14/sandwichitos-de-mezcla-puerto-rican-potato-salad/

“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.

In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Host Charlie sits down with Luis Hernandez, Associate Athletic Director and Head of Strategic Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, to discuss his journey from the southeast side of Chicago to leadership in sports communications. They talk about his career path, community work, and stories from Madison and Milwaukee.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/oPMsjOFOD4E

The recipe is available on our website - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/05/02/chilaquiles-authentic-mexican-comfort-food/

The episode features a hands-on cooking segment where Luis guides Charlie through making his mom’s chilaquiles rojos, finishing the dish with fried eggs, queso fresco, crema, and avocado—blending personal history with a simple, comforting recipe.2

“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.

Join host Charlie at Thai-namite in Milwaukee as co-owner Kim shares the restaurant’s history and expansion plans while Chef Jimmy demonstrates their signature beef Massaman curry.

Watch the kitchen demo, learn cooking tips and ingredient choices, and get a preview of Thainamite’s new upscale-casual concept opening in Milwaukee's Third Ward.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/bTFnKV4rZ_U

You can get the recipe here - You can see the recipe on our website here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/04/30/massaman-curry-with-beef-classic-thai-recipe/

“Local Chef Go International” podcast is part of the Milwaukee Podcast Network (https://milwaukeepodcastnetwork.com/).

In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie interviews Oscar Sanchez, founder and CEO of Ambrosia Events, about his journey from Mexico to Milwaukee, his culinary training and entrepreneurial ventures, and being honored on the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list.

They then head to the kitchen, where Oscar demonstrates how to make traditional-style birria tacos, showing the preparation, slow-cooked beef, assembly with cheese, and serving with dipping juices, cilantro, and onions.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/CL0Zikl5VJU6

The recipe is available here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2026/04/27/birria-tacos-jalisco-style-instant-pot-version/

“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.

Munching Around Milwaukee Host Charlie visits Twisted Plants on Brady Street to talk with co-owner Brandon Hawthorne about how a food truck turned into two brick-and-mortar vegan restaurants.

Brandon and his wife Arielle built the business after a health scare and focused on plant-based comfort food that looks and tastes like traditional favorites.

The episode highlights the menu favorites like the Up and Smoke and Pineapple Express burgers, popular appetizers such as cauliflower "boneless wings," the food truck’s event work, and the challenges of running a restaurant in today’s economy.

You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/SL2ine-ia-4

Twisted Plants - https://www.twistedplants.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.