Author Archives: Shannon Sarna

About Shannon Sarna

Born to an Italian mother who loved to bake, a Jewish father who loved to experiment, and a grandfather who was a food chemist for General Foods, Shannon has been surrounded by diverse culinary influences her whole life. Shannon loves baking fresh challah, ensuring her supply of chicken fat is well stocked, and feeding friends and family as much as busy life will allow. Shannon lives in New York with her husband and adopted dog, Otis. Shannon also blogs at PizzaBagel.Schmaltz. and can be found tweeting @shasarna.

Break for Baby

Today is going to be my last post for the next month while I take some time to relish the spring weather, try out some new recipes, and oh yeah, maybe give birth to my first child. When I first … finish reading Break for Baby

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Perfect Pareve Desserts All Year

Finding a good pareve dessert, one that “doesn’t even taste pareve” is an endless crusade for so many Jewish baked-good lovers. I approach pareve desserts the same way I approach Passover recipes: change as little as possible for the best … finish reading Perfect Pareve Desserts All Year

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Shabbat Recipe Round-Up

Spring has sprung, but it seems that some colder, wet weather has also returned for a bit. Perhaps its time for a ‘Spring Comfort Food’ themed Shabbat!? I love experimenting with new flavors of challah which is why this Wild … finish reading Shabbat Recipe Round-Up

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Best Sunday Pancakes

I love brunch on the weekends, but at a certain point living in New York City I became frustrated waiting on long lines for mediocre, overpriced food. What’s a breakfast-loving gal to do? Well, make her own of course! I’ve … finish reading Best Sunday Pancakes

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Spring Clean Your Kitchen!

It’s kind of cool that Passover naturally comes at a time when people are taking part in Spring cleaning rituals – Jews have their own, special form of Spring cleaning by ridding the house of crumbs and bread products while … finish reading Spring Clean Your Kitchen!

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Shabbat Recipe Round-up

This Shabbat feels like the first real Shabbat of Spring, not to mention, our chance to relish some challah and other chametz-related treats. A new variety of vegetables is starting to crop up at the supermarkets and farmers markets, so … finish reading Shabbat Recipe Round-up

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Ramp into Spring!

Spring has officially sprung, and with it the short window when ramps are in season. What is a ramp you ask? Ramps are a wild spring onion with a taste similar to garlic. They are only in season for a … finish reading Ramp into Spring!

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L’Shana Habah…at a Restaurant?!

This week Jon Stewart called for the Jews to “take it up a notch” since our traditions couldn’t possibly compete with a fun filled Easter basket full of treats, and well, he’s not wrong. But in terms of Jewish cuisine, … finish reading L’Shana Habah…at a Restaurant?!

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Passover Weekday Meals

The seders are over – now what do we eat?!? Leftover matzah ball soup and matzah pizza can only so far, not to mention the belly aches! So we’ve tried to make it easy for you with a couple of … finish reading Passover Weekday Meals

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Passover: What to Drink!

Passover is a time when we enjoy preparing traditional recipes, take pride in the ritual of cleaning and relish spending time with family and loved ones. But if your family is anything like mine, then you might need some extra … finish reading Passover: What to Drink!

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