About Us
Ari Hoffnung and Eric Greenbaum, NY-based bakers and noshers, have been friends and co-workers for many years. In the COVID pandemic, like many families, they relied on baking with their families for comfort. They started wondering if it was possible for talented home bakers to connect to a wider community without retail stores or shipping across the country. Thus, Cottage Nosh was born. Please meet our amazing team of people deeply dedicated to the success of home bakers.
Ari Hoffnung
Founder
Ari is a lifelong New Yorker, father of three, and former public servant. He enjoys working with entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their dreams. He has always had a serious sweet tooth and his favorite nosh is chocolate babka cake.
Eric Greenbaum
Advisor
Eric is a baker, lawyer, scientist, and gardener. He enjoys developing and training health regulations and operating procedures. His favorite nosh is apple blueberry tart.
Emily Parson
Advisor
Emily is a community organizer, cook, dance-fitness instructor, and cat mom. She enjoys playing ukulele and experimenting with vegan recipes. Her favorite nosh is freshly baked and salted chocolate-chip-walnut cookies.
Greta Parr
Social Media Strategist
Greta is a social media strategist, Anthropology major at Barnard, baker, and proud cat parent. They enjoy crocheting and collecting enamel pins. They have a lot of favorite noshes, but right now it is classic vanilla cake.
Jessica Glass
Baker Success Coach
Jess hails from North Jersey. She is a karaoke maniac and owner of a personal chef/bakery business — In the Company of Yum. She absolutely loves being a foodpreneur and delights in a variety of noshes, most recently fostering a healthy relationship with fruit galettes.
Deanna Martinez-Bey
Baker Success Coach
Deanna is a baker, author, and all-around creative individual. She enjoys sleeping, coffee, watching the Food Network, and hugs. Her favorite nosh is anything sweet, from chocolate chip cookies to cheesecakes.