I am a Minnesotan through and through, and this moment feels deeply personal. Recently, Publishers Weekly shared how publishers across Minnesota and beyond are responding to the recent violence and immigration enforcement actions by focusing...

To wrap up our seasonal cocktail and appetizer series with The Collective Book Studio, I wanted to end on a high note—something bold, celebratory, and perfect for gathering. For this final pairing, I’m featuring a cocktail from Friday Night...

As the fourth anniversary of publishing 52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on the process that brought my cookbook to life....

When I became a mom through adoption, I started looking for children’s books that could help me talk to my daughter about how our family came to be.  I was looking for something gentle, joyful,...

As the hustle of the holidays begins to peek around the corner, there’s something refreshing about slowing down and finding beauty in simplicity. This month, I’m continuing my seasonal cocktail and appetizer series with The...

Today, I stepped outside onto my front porch to observe the trees swaying in the constant San Francisco breeze. The sunlight cast mere foot-long shadow shapes and created micro-climates as it peeked through and around...

Did you know that 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February?  That's because most people jump into changes without a proper reset strategy. They dive headfirst into new habits and goals without clearing the...

Summer is a great time to explore your writing in new ways. Without assignments for school, you can really let yourself write what you want, how you want — be creative.

Being an adopted female of Latin and Indigenous descent, I grew up in a family that looked quite different from me. This difference sparked a constant search for understanding. I was always observing, noticing what was different...