I’ve lived in Milwaukee for all but three years of my life. And while there are certainly times when somewhere new sounds exciting, there are also moments that remind me just how much I love this city. Right now, Milwaukee…
A reflection on grief, purpose, and the community connections that make the work of food and hospitality worth doing—even when the how is hard.
One of the things I love most about what I get to do is finding a balance between keeping our food traditions alive and respected and making room for creativity. There’s always something to learn—and sometimes that lesson starts with…
Every year, I’m grateful for the friends who come over to help put up the sukkah in my yard. They have a system: they arrive with their kids, I feed everyone, we hang out, and somehow the sukkah goes up.…
The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of reflection in so many ways. As we prepare to atone, we are also invited to look honestly at ourselves, consider where we can improve, and think about what…
There are days when I am exhausted and feel like I am being pulled in SO many directions at once. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to get away to Door County with my dad, my kids, my sister and…
Last weekend was one of those weekends that held a little bit of everything. I spent time in Rochester with one of my daughters doing some due diligence on some health concerns, and then headed to Minneapolis to move another…
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, and Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner. Our Rosh Hashanah…
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 — and somehow we are already talking about school starting again.…
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 being part of a day that celebrates love, family, tradition,…
