Day: February 14, 2018

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.—Her voice sang clearly across the room, warm and sweet. Shabbat is centered around the family, a celebration of bonds between loved ones, a time to cherish each other’s company. The tradition commences with a meal every Friday evening. Each member of the household plays a role. Shannon Sarna, the mother, nourishes the family with sustaining food. Sarna ...

Rosemary Garlic Challah When I first started experimenting with challah varieties, rosemary and garlic was one of the first flavor combinations I tried, a nod to my dual Italian-Jewish heritage. The rosemary and coarse sea salt on top is not only delicious, but the combination produces a strikingly beautiful, but simple, challah. You don’t have to use fresh rosemary—it is ...