From Garden to Flame: Flour Girl & Flame's Pizza Revolution in Wisconsin

In this special episode of Wisconsin Foodie, Luke Zahm steps into a celebration of community, resilience, and righteous wood-fired pizza—honoring Flour Girl & Flame’s 4-year anniversary and Alice’s Garden’s 35 years of nourishing Milwaukee’s soul. At the center of it all is Dana Spandet, a self-taught chef and fearless entrepreneur who turned a retrofitted camper van into a full-blown pizza revolution. Flour Girl & Flame started on wheels, slinging fire-kissed pies at farmers markets and community events, long before landing in their permanent home in West Allis. Dana’s story is one of hustle, heart, and staying rooted in values—crafting food with purpose, passion, and fermentation magic. Alongside her is the incomparable Venice Williams, founder of Alice’s Garden, who has been cultivating healing, wellness, and food sovereignty in Milwaukee for 35 years. Her influence on Dana—and on generations of community leaders—runs deep. Together, this night becomes more than a party. It’s a movement. With a 16-foot artisanal pizza buffet, coal-roasted seasonal salads, fireside revelry, and a pay-as-you-may invitation, this celebration is a living, breathing tribute to what happens when women lead with fire and intention. 🍕 Come for the pizza. Stay for the stories. Bring your good vibes, a lawn chair, and maybe a napkin—you’re gonna need it. 00:00 - This week on Wisconsin Foodie 01:15 - Flour Girl Turns 4: Dana’s Origin Story 03:45 - The Power of Fire: Wood-Fired Philosophy 06:10 - Venice Williams & 35 Years of Alice’s Garden 09:20 - A Garden Grows Community 11:45 - Fireside Flavors: The 16-Foot Pizza Spread 14:10 - Dana on Growth, Struggle & Love 16:00 - Reflections with Venice: Food as Healing 18:30 - Feeding Milwaukee: What Comes Next 20:10 - Final Thoughts from Luke Zahm Flour Girl & Flame Website: https://www.flourgirlandflame.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourgirlandflame/ Location: 8125 W National Ave, West Allis, WI 53214 Alice's Garden Urban Farm Website: https://www.alicesgardenmke.com/​ Instagram: @alicesgardenmke​ Address: 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI 53205 ​