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

Our guest for "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Maudwella Kirkendoll. Maudwella is the COO at Community Advocates, a non-profit that provides people in the community with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity.

Maudwella tells us how he makes fried catfish, a great example of a traditional Milwaukee Fish Fry. He also brought along his Grandmother's Lemon Icebox Pie.

Milwaukee Fish Fry - Milwaukee is known for its delicious fish fries, and fried catfish is a very popular choice. Southern fried catfish is a classic Southern dish that’s simple to make and incredibly delicious. It’s a beloved comfort food, often served at Friday fish fries, family gatherings, and local restaurants here in Milwaukee.

You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/WFaGuN3nCPs 

The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/06/04/milwaukee-fish-fry-origins-and-cultural-significance/ 

This Podcast is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have a short 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