Hi, I’m Sonya
I’m a chef, podcast host, writer, and consultant, based out of Portland, OR.
I help busy home cooks make food that actually works so they can spend less time figuring it out and more time enjoying the people around them.
Rooted in seasonality, generosity, and the rituals that make meals feel meaningful.
I specialize in seasonal cooking, Soviet cuisine, and modern Jewish food. My cookbook, Braids: Recipes from My Pacific Northwest Jewish Kitchen is available here!
I co-host Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy, a twice-weekly podcast with Kari Lauritzen.
You can book me for an in-person or Zoom private, group, or team-building class, and I love sharing my favorite seasonal, as well as Soviet, Ukrainian, and Jewish dishes here.
For more recipes and to keep up-to-date with special offerings and opportunities, subscribe to my free Substack.
To work together or for other questions, you can reach me at sonyamsanford@gmail.com
I’d love to hear from you, and thanks for stopping by!
“Couldn’t ask for a better instructor. Sonya is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and pragmatic —she meets you at your level, encouraging questions and suggesting modifications. In my case, the proof was in the latkes —crispy and delicious!”
“Sonya’s classes are infused with warmth, whimsy, and expertise that make for a non-intimidating, highly rewarding communal experience. Cooking with Sonya is a delightful invitation to connect with the rich histories of food and the people who prepare it!”
