Kyle Johnson Cherek
Culinary ContributorKyle Johnson Cherek is a culinary historian and food essayist. He was the former host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS, and for over a decade he has chronicled regional food stories, exploring where our food comes from, and how it shapes who we are. His signature wit and keen observations have made him a sought-after keynote speaker, media contributor, and culinary storyteller. Kyle has been awarded the Wisconsin Broadcast Association Award twice for his compelling essays on food culture.
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The staff of life, le pain quotidian. Bread, specifically wheat bread, has defined life, class, and our human history since the neolithic. Join Kyle and guest author bread scholar William Rubel. -
WUWM's culinary contributor Kyle Johnson Cherek shares a bit about the history of holiday breads — fruitcake, stollen, spiceloaf and more. -
Is BBQ truly an American culinary invention? Brisket to baby backs. Pit to grill. Its BBQ with author and BBQ scholar Adrian Miller. -
Once a staple across the country, the American Supper Club had it's heyday in post World War II, creating iconic cuisine, cocktails and entertainment along the way. -
Lake Effect contributor and culinary historian Kyle Johnson Cherek shares how inflation and supply issues are impacting this year's holiday meals, as well as some of the histories behind some of our favorite holiday foods. -
Christmas is a time when many of us celebrate unique cultural traditions and food almost always plays a starring role. However, this year it may be more difficult to find the foods or ingredients we depend on. -
In keeping with our Lake Effect Thanksgiving tradition, contributor and culinary historian Kyle Cherek talks about the history of the holiday, and how supply chain problems may be impacting your meal this year. -
Even though Thanksgiving will be different for many us because of the pandemic, we can still appreciate the history behind the meal — so long as it’s… -
While grocery stores have adjusted to higher demands and farmers markets wrap up their season, 2020 has made a lot of people think more about how they get… -
Restaurants have had the go-ahead from the city of Milwaukee to open dine-in services and operate with safety and capacity limits for over a month, but…
