Shannon Sarna
Shannon Sarna is the former 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
Dairy Made Easy: Hasselback Baguette
We are currently in the midst of “The Three Weeks,” a time of grieving for Jews in remembrance of the ...
Beyond Gefilte Fish
When Americans talk about “Jewish” food, people think about Eastern European (Ashkenazi) classics like gefilte fish, matzo ball soup and ...
Tri-Color Melon Salad with Mint Syrup
Summer is the time for lightening up and taking advantage of all the fresh fruits and vegetables…but that doesn’t mean ...
Fun, Fabulous Eats in Tel Aviv
I am back from Israel after three wonderful, sometimes challenging weeks. And while I am not missing the sirens the ...
Bloody Mary Gazpacho
This could soup is a perfect starter for any summer meal, served in martini glasses and garnished just like the beloved brunch cocktail.
Summer Pesto and Gruyere Stuffed Challah
There are few things better than a freshly baked challah. But sometimes even perfection needs a little shake-up.
Very Berry Shortcake
Berry season is a very happy time of year for me and my family. Both my daughter and I adore ...
Delicious Israel
I am headed to Israel today for three glorious weeks of working, traveling and what else: eating.Last summer I was ...
Soom Foods Chocolate Sesame Spread
I love all things that involve chocolate, sesame or taste like halva. Nevertheless I was skeptical when Soom Foods wanted ...
Blogger Spotlight: Chosen Bites
Anyone who knows me (or reads this blog) knows I am not the biggest supporter of the gluten-free fad. In ...