More Than a Meal at Ovation Communities
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…
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Full Circle Moments, Community, and the Meaning Behind the Work
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…
A New Year, New Energy… Even in Wisconsin’s Gloom
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…
New Beginnings, Shared Dreams, and the Work of Making Them Real
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…
2025: A Year of Growth, Community, and Connection
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,…
Finding Light in the Busy Season
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…
Building Better Food Habits—One Kid at a Time
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…
Getting Ready for Hanukkah
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…
Dreaming of Doughnuts: Welcoming Hanukkah Season at Mosaic
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…