Spam, Cheese Whiz & Community Care: Puerto Rican Party Classics

Podcast: Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders · Charlie DeSando

Opublikowano: 2026-05-12

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 w...