Sonya Sanford
Sonya Sanford is a writer, chef, and podcast host living in Portland, OR. She specializes in Ukrainian and Soviet food, Jewish diasporic cuisine, and Pacific Northwest seasonal cooking, and is the author of "Braids: Recipes From My Pacific Northwest Jewish Kitchen." You can find more of her work at www.sonyasanford.com and follow her on Instagram @sonyamichellesanford.
Articles by Sonya Sanford
These Russian Pickled Peppers Go With Everything
A staple at my grandmother's table.
Your Cocktail Needs These Russian-Style Pickled Cherries
Tart, not too sweet, and complex.
Easy Cheddar Cheese Coins for Hanukkah
The best kind of edible gelt is made with cheese, not chocolate.
This Portland Deli Has the Best Latkes In the U.S.
Sweet Lorraine’s proves Portland has a hunger for good Jewish food.
It Isn’t Rosh Hashanah at My House Without Smoked Fish
Unlike gefilte fish, this easy appetizer is a crowd-pleaser.
These Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings Are My Rosh Hashanah Comfort Food
Apple dumplings are rich and homey, and when drizzled in honey, they can sweetly welcome in the New Year.
Lox, Eggs and Onions Make the Perfect Jewish Breakfast
The LEO is a Jewish American staple.
These Ukrainian Cherry Dumplings Taste Like My Childhood
Sour cherry vareniki can be eaten as a main course or dessert.