Tuesday, March 24 2026

The Mystery of the Missing Poppy Seed Filling: Part 2

From her car, hands still resting on the steering wheel, Barbara opened her phone. The synagogue WhatsApp group waited there, its familiar stream of messages offering a fragile sense of connection. Her fingers moved quickly.  “Has anyone seen poppy seed filling at Kroger?” The replies arrived almost instantly.  And with each message — Hyde Park

Lotsa Latkes 

As we all know, latkes are one of the most important aspects of Hanukkah. We’ve all eaten these delicious potato pancakes and argued about whether applesauce or sour cream is the superior topping (it’s obviously applesauce). But what about other flavors of latkes?

A Fall Day at Findlay Market

So, what does a typical trip to Findlay look like for me? If you’re looking for suggestions on where to start, this article is for you. First things first: a trip to Findlay is a sacred experience for me, and no sacred experience begins without coffee. Luckily, there are plenty of options— Urbana Cafe and Taste of Belgium both have merchant booths right in the market, while Deeper Roots Coffee is just down the street from the main market. Once your pumpkin pie latte from Urbana Cafe is in hand, you must explore the variety of vendors set up just outside the market building. From handmade jewelry and art to trinkets, clothing and desserts, these stands offer one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else.