Episode 018: Rona Rosenstein - On lucky episode number 18, we’re talking to my aunt Rona about the importance of family, and the 3 B’s - Babies, Bubbie’s, and Baking.

On today’s show, we’re hanging out with a very special guest, my aunt Rona. We talk about the importance of family, and the 3 B’s - that is, Babies, Bubbie’s, and Baking, among many other things. This episode is even more extra special because it’s #18, which in Judaism is a lucky number. 

Even more special, is that I’m recording this on the Monday after Passover 2021. It is the second year in a row that my mom’s side of the family hasn’t gotten together for the biggest holiday of our year, Passover. Most families consider Christmas or Thanksgiving as the biggest celebration of the year. But in our family, there’s no doubt, its Passover hands down.

It’s like the funnest weekend ever, just a big family reunion. We cook, we drink lots of sangria, play card games, eat, watch the kids play, drink, eat some more…. did I mention we like to cook and eat? 

Last year, our plans for Passover were cancelled because of the COVID19 pandemic, and this year, in 2021, our plans were cancelled before they were even made. But next year, in the land of Jerusalem, as it is said. Until then, this conversation will have to do. 

So… about Rona. She has a true love in life for food, family, and all things delicious. When we were little kids, I remember being told that she was dropped in a bucket of oil because everything just slides right off her. Now, mind you, in my little kid mind, I literally thought for years, why did they have a bucket of oil in the delivery room?? Like seriously?…. But I digress…

She is someone I’ve looked up to and admired for as long as I can remember. Through all of life’s challenges, she keeps going, keeps living, keeps loving, and believes wholeheartedly that things will get better. And they always do. 

In this chat, we talk about her food businesses, from running a gourmet bakery out of her house, where she produced and delivered gourmet desserts to a dozen restaurants… to eventually owning a quaint little restaurant called Thyme Square with her husband, Steve. We talk about babies and the importance of family, and how wonderful it will be to all be together again.  

So, let’s get into it shall we? Please enjoy this conversation about family, food, babies, and much much more 😉 Love you Ro Ro!