The Joy of Celebrating Together
Summer is coming to an end, and honestly, I cannot believe it. Somehow we are already heading toward fall, everyone is coming back into town, the community is buzzing again,…
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Summer Catch-Up: Challah, Community, and Full-Circle Moments
This week has been busy! The community is getting back into the swing of things as summer starts winding down. Kids are coming home from camp — including mine —…
Getting Back to Life
The school year is getting started, and it feels like life is beginning to return to its non-summer rhythm. For me personally, this week has felt a little more normal…
The Desserts That Bring Us Home
One of the unexpected things about losing my mom has been the memories that come rushing back through food. As we were planning her meal of consolation after the funeral,…
The Cocoon of Shiva
This week has been one of the hardest and most emotional weeks of my life. It has only been a week since we buried my mom and sat shiva. In…
This week, I joined a club that no one ever wants to join
This week, I lost my mom. It’s a club that so many people are unfortunately a part of, and through my work I’ve had the privilege of helping families navigate…
Finding Comfort
This week has been one of the hardest I can remember. My mom underwent emergency surgery and is now in the ICU, still fighting and healing. These are the moments…
A Week of Gratitude, Reflection, and American Opportunity
This week was a little slower, and honestly, it was a welcome change. Our team has been working incredibly hard, and everyone needed a chance to catch their breath. Of…
More Than a Wedding: A Celebration of Community at Ovation
On Monday, we had the incredible honor of catering a beautiful wedding, and I have to admit—weddings are one of my absolute favorite events. There is something so special about…