Shannon Sarna, Author at JMORE

How to Host a Socially Distanced Break-fast this Yom Kippur

by Shannon Sarna | Sep 25, 2020 | Food, Seasonal

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. All our holidays are a little bit different this year. Most synagogue services will be conducted online. Many people are feeling disconnected from both the ritual of holidays and their communities. And if you are lucky...

9 Rosh Hashanah Main Dishes to Make that Aren’t Brisket

by Shannon Sarna | Sep 8, 2020 | Food, Recipes, Rosh Hashanah

I know the holidays will look, and taste, different than most years. I also know many families cherish the big brisket, standing rib roast, or pot roast that graces their table each year. Traditions are important, and food imparts its own sanctity as part of holiday...

Trader Joe’s Hack: Falafel Schnitzel Recipe

by Shannon Sarna | Jul 29, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food, Recipes

This article originally appeared on The Nosher. I love Trader Joe’s and I love cooking hacks that are crowd-pleasers. So I was excited to hear about a trick using Trader Joe’s Falafel Mix to make a quick and flavorful chicken schnitzel. Use half unseasoned panko bread...

The First Kosher Wine in a Can has Arrived

by Shannon Sarna | May 25, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food

This article first appeared on The Nosher. Bartenura Moscato is the super sweet, bubbly kosher wine beloved by Upper West Side Jewish gals and hip hop stars alike. It made splashy headlines back in 2005 when the rapper Lil’ Kim mentioned it in one of her songs. From...

Will Increased Connection to Jewish Food Continue after Pandemic?

by Shannon Sarna | May 12, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (JTA) — Jewish food is in a constant state of evolution. And in this moment of a global pandemic, quarantine is changing the way we do business, provide education, connect with loved ones and, yes, even eat. Jewish food is far from immune to the...