
Shannon Sarna
Shannon Sarna is the editor of The Nosher. Shannon grew up in upstate New York immersed in performance and music as well surrounded by diverse culinary experiences: Her Sicilian-American mother loved to bake, her Ashkenazi-Jewish father loved to experiment, and her grandfather was a food chemist who patented Tang among other products. Her writing and recipes have been featured in Bake from Scratch Magazine, Parade Magazine, Tablet Magazine, JTA News, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Vinepair and Modern Loss. She graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA with a degree in Comparative Government and Spanish Language and Literature and lives in South Orange, NJ with her husband, daughters and rescue dogs, Otis and Babka. Her first cookbook, Modern Jewish Baker: Challah, Babka, Bagels and More, was released in September 2017 by Countryman Press. To see what Shannon is cooking and eating, follow her on twitter @shasarna and on Instagram.
Articles by Shannon Sarna
The 8 Best Jewish Cookbooks of 2023
These cookbooks will make the perfect Hanukkah, holiday or hostess gift!
This Israeli-Style Rugelach Hack Is Actually Genius
These delicious pastries come together in minutes.
Top Chef’s Gail Simmons Shares Powerful Words of Jewish Pride and Grief
Simmons' shared strong and resonant words on social media recently.
7 Tips for Hosting Yom Kippur Break Fast (Without Breaking a Sweat)
It's all about prepping ahead and taking it easy.
5 Apple Themed Products We Want for Rosh Hashanah
These quirky apple products will make your Jewish New Year even sweeter.
The One Trick You Need for the Best Matzah Pizza
Follow this one tip for crispy matzah pizza every time.
Trader Joe’s Launches Their Own Brand of Matzah
Made in Israel, this new matzah will make your annual afikomen much easier.
3 Easy Hamantaschen Hacks for Purim
Hamantaschen can be a pain, but these easy recipes will make Purim more enjoyable.