Lori Fredrich (Lo) is a writer, wonderer, bon vivante, traveler, cook, gardener, blogger and girlwonder. Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, she has tried to leave many times, but seems to be drawn to this quirky city that smells of beer and alewives.

Some might say that she is a little obsessed with food. Lo would say she is A LOT obsessed with food. After all, she has been eating and enjoying food for over 36 years, and she has no plans to retire anytime soon. When she's not searching for the next big food story or planning events for her MKEfoodies group, you're bound to find her in her tiny urban kitchen cooking up fantastic dishes for Peef, her darling husband/dedicated muse.

Lori's recipes and writing have been featured in GO: Airtran Inflight Magazine, Cooking Light Magazine, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and others. You can read more about Peef and Lo's fantastic adventures in the kitchen on the award-winning blog, Burp!.

Recent Articles

Dining - May 20, 2013

The Weekly Nibble: Wild Earth Cucina releases spring menu

Catch up with news about a new spring menu at Wild Earth Cucina, Chef Edward Lee at Bacchus, a new chef at Distil and free Tuesday night programming at Alice's Garden.

Dining - May 17, 2013

East Tosa initiatives aim to support local restaurants

While Whitefish Bay is blossoming with an array of new businesses and restaurants, the eastern portion of Wauwatosa is becoming a similar hotbed of development and change.

Dining - May 15, 2013

Shroom time: The morel of the story

How much do you know about the strange, yet delicately flavored, morel mushroom? If you're anything like me, you love the delicious fungi, and yet you may know very little about the mushrooms themselves. Fortunately, there is expertise right in our own backyard.

Marketplace - May 15, 2013

Why shop local? Local businesses weigh in

Shorewood has become an enclave for small local businesses. But, does shopping locally really make a difference? Business owners think so.

Dining - May 15, 2013

Eateries sprouting up everywhere in Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay is suddenly the place to be when it comes to new places to dine.

Dining - May 13, 2013

Chef Carlisle to open dual-concept restaurant in Third Ward

Carlisle, a three-time James Beard Award nominee whose resume includes work in Chicago restaurants like Tru and The Bristol, says that the restaurant will really be "two in one," and will offer diners the choice of a casual side and a fine dining side.

Dining - May 13, 2013

The Weekly Nibble: Miller Time Pub and Grill holds grand reopening bash

News from the newly rebranded Miller Time Pub and Grill, Grand Geneva Resort, Eddie Martini's, Le Reve and Bolzano Artisan Meats.

Dining - May 10, 2013

Good vs. evil: A conversation with Chef Eric Ripert

Offstage, they're pals, but onstage they are ferocious competitors. It's roast for dinner when Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert debate good versus evil at the Riverside Theater. We had the chance to catch up with Ripert before his big performance.

Dining - May 8, 2013

A mustard seed story: Milwaukee Mustard Company

Sara Wong will bring a new line of mustards to the market at the Milwaukee Public Market Urban Market this summer.

Dining - May 6, 2013

The Weekly Nibble: Delicious deals for Armed Forces Week

Here's a taste of what's new and notable - with warm weather news the Milwaukee Armed Forces Committee, Bacchus, Hi-Hat Lounge, Umami Moto and Dream Dance Steak.