Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders
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.
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.
Episodes

Nov 28, 2024
Nov 28, 2024
32 min
Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Blanca Gonzales. Blanca is the executive director of the technology training non-profit i.c.stars. She was featured in Milwaukee Magazines Women of Distinction recently. She is on the list of the most influential Latino leaders in Wisconsin.
Blanca tells us how she makes Mexican Chorizo as a Breakfast Dish. It's a key ingredient in many breakfast dishes like chorizo and eggs (huevos con chorizo), where it's cooked with scrambled eggs and served with tortillas.
A Taster of the video can be seen here -
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/KSZpwDRvw0c
The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/11/28/mexican-chorizo-blanca-gonzlaes-interview/
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.

Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
28 min
Our guest on "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Lynnea Katz-Petted. Lynnea, recently retired president and CEO of Revitalize Milwaukee. Her awards include Women of Influence from the Milwaukee Business Journal and the Frank Kilpatrick Award from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Teriyaki Cashew Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. It’s a fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and textures that works well as a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.
Lynnea tells us how she makes Teriyaki Cashew Chicken.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/pLzpbg4-FXo
The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/11/21/teriyaki-cashew-chicken/
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.

Nov 12, 2024
Nov 12, 2024
34 min
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Jenna Washuleski, the Founder and CEO of Harmonic Harvest (https://harmonicharvest.org/) in Milwaukee.
Elevated avocado toast enhances the classic combo of toast and avocado. It adds gourmet ingredients, unique textures, and flavors, creating a richer, more complex experience.
Jenna tells us how she makes her Elevated Avocado Toast.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/lhi5QzaFeLE
The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/11/12/avocado-toast-and-jenna-washuleski-interview/
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.

Nov 5, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
29 min
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Brian Gotter, former #TMJ4 Meteorologist, now the Major Gifts Officer of the MACC Fund (https://maccfund.org/). This interview was originally recorded in April 2023.
This Sausage Gravy and Biscuits recipe uses buttermilk biscuits and turkey sausage for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast that is ready in just 15 minutes.
Brian tells us how he makes Sausage Gravy and Biscuits.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/0Jb6J7bXaWM
The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2023/05/01/sausage-gravy-and-biscuits-brian-gotter/
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.

Aug 30, 2024
Aug 30, 2024
31 min
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Jasmin Treske, currently the Grants Director - Community Matters for Bader Philanthropies. Jasmin is also listed on the Most Influential Hispanic Leaders in Wisconsin list.
Shrimp Ceviche and Jasmin Treske Interview. Shrimp ceviche is a refreshing and flavorful seafood dish that’s popular in Latin American cuisine. It typically consists of raw shrimp (we are using thawed frozen shrimp) that’s "cooked" by marinating in citrus juices, most commonly lime or lemon.
Jasmin tells us how she makes Shrimp Ceviche.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/l0FWE-VA6CM
The recipe is available on our website at - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2024/08/30/shrimp-ceviche-and-jasmin-treske-interview/
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.

Aug 27, 2024
Aug 27, 2024
20 min
In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders", we talk with Bishop Walter Harvey and Dr. Glen Mathews, of the Prism Development Corp, which runs the Upstart Kitchen.
The Upstart Kitchen was developed to provide local food entrepreneurs access to an affordable fully-equipped commercial kitchen. It is Milwaukee's 1st 24/7 Kitchen & Business Incubator.
One of the clients of Upstart Kitchen is Tamesha Patrice, who makes some tasty Chicken Salad Sandwiches on Croissants. She enlists the help of Bishop Harvey and Dr. Mathews to make the sandwiches.
You can watch the video here - https://youtu.be/648WGF3ED8c
You can find the recipe here - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2023/04/02/chicken-salad-on-croissants/
Tamesha's Web site - https://www.bakeddreamscreations.com/
Upstart Kitchen Website - https://www.facebook.com/upstartmke/
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.

About Charlie DeSando
I grew up in a restaurant family. We love to cook and be creative, and cooking in many ways is the most creative thing I do. I started this podcast to share our creations and inspire novice cooks out there to have fun in the kitchen, and maybe even learn something along the way.
My YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/cookingsecretsformen/
My Website:
https://cookingsecretsformen.com/







