I’ve spoken often about my deep love for the Milwaukee Jewish community—about the way it stretches across all levels of observance, backgrounds, and perspectives. It’s something truly special. But lately, I’ve noticed something that concerns me: a growing lack of…
We are finally back open, and I can’t tell you how much we missed the hustle and bustle of the café. There’s something about the energy of people coming in, connecting, eating, and just being together that we truly love—and…
Yesterday, we had the honor of catering the pre-reception for a talk by Natalie Sanandaji, who came to our community to speak about October 7th. Natalie, a Persian Jew, shared her personal experiences and perspective in a way that brought…
Having grown up in Milwaukee as a third-generation Jewish Milwaukeean, the more I work in our community, the more I see just how vibrant and interconnected it truly is. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of doing a food tasting with…
As I start planning Miriam’s bat mitzvah, I find myself feeling incredibly nostalgic for my older girls’ celebrations. I remember beginning the planning for Rebecca’s bat mitzvah with such a clear vision of how I wanted it to feel. One…
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 our community. There is something deeply grounding about food, memory,…
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,…
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 and Rachel storyline? The ultimate will-they-won’t-they. The hopeless romantic in me…
Last Sunday was such a meaningful day—we had the privilege of catering on-site at Discovery World for the second time this year. We served food both upstairs in the Pilot House for the major donor event, and downstairs for the…
