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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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… -
"Uh-oh, SpaghettiOs!"Even if it's been years since you’ve tasted SpaghettiOs, the jingle is probably ingrained in your brain. It was 55 years ago this… -
Restaurants put $225 billion into the economy every year. While some are still in business, almost 450,000 independent restaurants must change operations… -
Dining scenes across America and the world are shuttered due to the coronavirus. Bars and restaurants are closed for dine-in service and some are hanging… -
Food is essential to life. But cooking food well isn't a skill we're born with. Not all of us have the time, money or inclination to take cooking classes,…