This week has been a whirlwind! As always, I am so thankful for the hard work my team has put in. We made so many hamantaschen, and we’re still filling orders! We’ve been catering events at Bader Philanthropies, Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Congregation…
As Purim approaches, I find myself thinking about how strikingly relevant this holiday feels in our current world. Purim takes place in ancient Persia and tells the story of Queen Esther, who found the courage to stand up and save…
Purim is fast approaching, and it always makes me feel like spring is right around the corner. One of the things I love most about what I do is getting to help keep traditions alive—while continuing to learn more about…
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, and truly appreciate not only how much we’ve accomplished—but how…
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 the first year things finally started to feel “normal” again…
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 and throw their way. This week alone, I created a…
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, and I gathered at my grandparents’ house for Shabbat. On…
Rosh Hashanah is coming fast, and every year this season brings me right back to my childhood. I think of apples and honey, round challahs, and crisp fall apple-picking days. These traditions carry such deep meaning and are woven with…
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, gathering, and, of course, great food. For hosts, it’s also a time that can feel overwhelming, with endless to-do lists, dietary preferences, and the pressure to deliver a flawless feast. Whether you’re hosting a…
Today while catching up on computer work after a VERY busy start to Hanukkah, I was listening to a show and a rabbi talked about the meaning behind the lighting of the Hanukkiah (the menorah we use for Hanukkah). We…
