I'd like to teach the world to sing in imperfect harmony

So… I’ve been overwhelmingly busy—in the best kind of way. Word is getting out, and while I’d never dare call myself the “Soup Nazi” (cue the Seinfeld reference), something magical is happening in my kitchen. I’ve been stirring up some earth-shattering soups—like my matzo ball soup, a personal favorite when I need a hug in a bowl. Turns out, I’m not the only one craving that kind of comfort, because it was a huge hit!

Now people are discovering my soup superpowers—and more importantly, they’re feeling the love that’s slow-cooked into every single pot. But that’s just the beginning.

What I’ve been talking about lately—with my ever-growing family (that’s you, my customers who’ve made such an impact on my heart)—is the power of energy. I wasn’t raised in a religious household, though my sass earned me a one-way ticket to an all-girls Catholic school! Still, I’ve always felt that something greater had to be behind this whole big, beautiful mess of life—we couldn’t have just poofed into existence.

And after losing my son, I’ve thought a lot more about why we’re here and how we keep going. I believe in karma (she’s a feisty one—I’ve been nipped more than once), but even deeper than that is this unexplainable energy. Like the kind that science says can’t be destroyed. I feel it every time I step into the café—almost every single day. I feel him. That’s why I love creating here. It’s not just a job. It’s healing. It’s therapy.

And my therapists? That’s you. Your energy. Your kindness. Your presence. The warmth that fills this whimsical little café is nothing short of magic. And I think to myself daily, “How do I even begin to say thank you?”

If it weren’t for Delray’s sky-high rent, I’d probably do this just for the sanity (or maybe the insanity, since we are a little Wonderland-y around here). But I am deeply, truly grateful. I’ve grown into a community that feels like a family—a family of beautifully kind, soul-shining humans.

As I write this, the old song plays in my head—“I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony…” Because let’s face it: the outside world is hard. But inside this little slice of fantasy, the biggest decision you have to make is which soup to choose.

I love you all. I appreciate you all. And I truly believe it’s our shared energy that makes this place so special—a bond that brings us closer to the kind of humans we all want to be.

With so much love,

Always