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.


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Articles by Shannon Sarna

4 Apple Themed Products We Want for Rosh Hashanah

These quirky apple products will make your Jewish New Year even sweeter.

Bialy Bourekas Recipe

A new take on old school bialys, inspired by Tel Aviv.

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.

Where to Get the Best Bagels in Los Angeles

Think Los Angeles is missing out on great bagels? Think again.

This Israeli Baker’s Babka Looks Like Jewelry

Chef Shimi Aaron's jewel-toned babka might be too beautiful to eat.

The 10 Most Popular Jewish Recipes of 2022

You couldn't get enough of these simple, satisfying recipes.

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