Lori fredrich is a food writer based in Milwaukee, WI.

Born and raised in the Cream City, she has tried to leave many times, but seems to be drawn to this quirky city that smells of beer and alewives.

Lori is the Senior Food & Dining Writer for OnMilwaukee and for four years, she was the co-host of FoodCrush, a podcast “for people who eat.” She also shares her knowledge during segments on WTMJ4’s “Milwaukee Tonight.” In 2024, she was named among the “Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch” by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.”

Her newest book, “Field to Fork: Farm Fresh Recipes from the Dairy State” tells the story of agriculture in Wisconsin through chef-driven recipes. Lori is also the author of "Milwaukee Food: A History of Cream City Cuisine" (History Press).

She has developed recipes for entities including the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the American Butter Institute. Her recipes and writing have also been featured in a variety of publications including “Cheese Connoisseur,” “Cooking Light,” “Edible Milwaukee,” “Milwaukee Magazine” and the “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,” among others.