Zachary

Sniderman

About

Hey there - I'm the editorial director at Greatist. Before joining the (crazy good) team here, I worked at Vanity Fair and at Mashable, where I wrote about Social Good, Media, and Culture. My writing has appeared in a bunch of places including GQ.com, MTV, and Toronto Life. When not at Greatist HQ, Zack is probably playing tennis or missing pond hockey.

Why Do We Care About A Donut Sandwich?

Zachary Sniderman

June 7, 2013

Dunkin Donuts' new Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich looks ridiculous, but why are we fascinated by it, especially when our old standbys turn out to actually be worse for our health?

Sandwich History: Making the Perfect "French Dip"

Zachary Sniderman

May 23, 2013

Learn the history of one of America’s most controversial sandwiches, the French Dip, and how to make the perfect (healthier) version right at home.

Can A Graphic Novel Make Us Fall In Love with Cooking?

Zachary Sniderman

May 21, 2013

How do you "taste" a memory? A new graphic novel, "Relish," is part memoir, part cookbook, and an altogether charming look at how food affects our lives. Who is Lucy Knisley and why is her book a must-read?

Melon, a New "Mindreading" Headband Measures Your Focus

Zachary Sniderman

May 14, 2013

A new device called Melon hopes to improve our focus with a little bit of wearable tech. Can this Kickstarter project change the way we track ourselves? Find out in our preview.

How to Dice a Whole Watermelon in 21 Seconds [Video]

Zachary Sniderman

April 28, 2013

Watch this dude dice the hell out of watermelon in no-time flat. Now that's a speedy mise en place.

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How Pinterest Has Changed the Way We See Food

Zachary Sniderman

December 16, 2012

The picture-based social platform Pinterest has skyrocketed in popularity since its launch just two years ago, but how is it changing the way we see (and consume) food? We spoke to David-Michel Davies, executive director of the Webby's, to find out.