Last Sunday was a busy, busy catering day — the kind that reminds me why I love what we do. We started the morning with our third Israeli-style brunch, and each one continues to grow in such meaningful ways. Our next one will…
This week has been a whirlwind! As always, I am so thankful for the hard work my team has put in. We made so many hamantaschen, and we’re still filling orders! We’ve been catering events at Bader Philanthropies, Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Congregation…
Having grown up in Milwaukee as a third-generation Jewish Milwaukeean, the more I work in our community, the more I see just how vibrant and interconnected it truly is. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of doing a food tasting with…
As Purim approaches, I find myself thinking about how strikingly relevant this holiday feels in our current world. Purim takes place in ancient Persia and tells the story of Queen Esther, who found the courage to stand up and save…
Purim is fast approaching, and it always makes me feel like spring is right around the corner. One of the things I love most about what I do is getting to help keep traditions alive—while continuing to learn more about…
As I start planning Miriam’s bat mitzvah, I find myself feeling incredibly nostalgic for my older girls’ celebrations. I remember beginning the planning for Rebecca’s bat mitzvah with such a clear vision of how I wanted it to feel. One…
Last week, I had the pleasure of catering at Ovation Communities, and it brought up a flood of memories and emotions for me. I truly love working in this part of our community. There is something deeply grounding about food, memory,…
Last Sunday, I had the absolute pleasure of catering Rachel Bates’ Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Jehudah — an event that carried layers of meaning for me well beyond the food and logistics. That building itself holds deep significance in my life.…
The new year always brings a spark of renewed energy — fresh ideas, fresh goals, and fresh possibilities. And yet… here we are in the middle of that classic gloomy Wisconsin stretch. The weather feels heavy, the days are short,…
As Jews, we’re lucky — we get to celebrate two New Years.There’s Rosh Hashanah, a time for reflection, intention, and spiritual renewal. And then there’s the secular New Year, which brings its own sense of excitement, momentum, and fresh starts. Having both gives…
