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…
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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…
Gathering, Food, and Traditions — Mosaic Style
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…
The Magic of Shabbat Dinner — and Why We All Need Moments Like This
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,…
What “Friends” Teaches Me About Food, Connection, and Community
Over the last month, I’ve fully immersed myself in a Friends rewatch — the entire series — and wow, I forgot how emotionally invested you can get in a TV show. The Ross…
Thriving in the busy season – Why we love the rush
It has been a busy, busy week — which is exactly how we love it. People often tell me, “You’re always so busy!” And I always reply: not busy enough. When the calendar is full…
What Hospitality Means to Me
Hosting has always been something I’ve loved. Just thinking about having a big gathering with family and friends — a mix of generations and stories all under one roof —…