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…
2025 has been an amazing year. I’ve really started to enjoy creating a video or slideshow at the end of each year because it forces me to pause, look back, and truly appreciate not only how much we’ve accomplished—but how…
It has been a week.We’ve been working so hard that I’ve gone to bed by 8 PM more than once — and slept like a baby each time! My staff has been giving everything they’ve got, and I couldn’t be more grateful…
As most of us know, juggling parenthood and work is not always easy. People often ask me how I ended up working in food, and honestly, it still makes me laugh—because it wasn’t a traditional path at all. I originally…
Hanukkah may not be the most significant Jewish holiday on the calendar, but wow — it brings so much fun, energy, and excitement into our kitchen every single year. I always think back to the first year things finally started to feel “normal” again…
As we head into the last Shabbat of November, I can’t help but feel that familiar shift… the moment when fall becomes winter, the snow starts to swirl, the kitchen feels extra cozy, and my mind turns immediately toward one thing: doughnuts.More…
As this year keeps moving, I’m discovering so many new things we can offer, and I’m grateful to have such a strong team behind me—ready for anything I dream up and throw their way. This week alone, I created a…
This Friday, I’m practically buzzing with excitement. We’re having a big family Shabbat dinner, and it’s stirring up so many memories from my childhood. Every Friday, my cousins, my sister, and I gathered at my grandparents’ house for Shabbat. On…