Alyssa Sybertz

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Sybertz

Baked goods tend to take center stage pretty often when we’re looking for a sweet treat to make for a loved one or to wow a crowd. But in their newest cookbook, the pros at New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery are making room in the spotlight for the classic icebox cake. “As a kid growing up in the Midwest, icebox desserts were some of my favorite treats to make,” shares author Bobbie Lloyd, Magnolia Bakery’s chief baking officer.

2 weeks ago | firstforwomen.com | Alyssa Sybertz |Julie Revelant

Mental Health After struggling for years, Danielle Peters discovered a simple yet powerful treatment that provided instant relief When Danielle Peters walked in the door after dropping off her daughter at preschool for the first time, she burst into tears. For weeks, she experienced intense anxiety about this new season of life and had thoughts rushing through her mind: Will she be okay? What will the other kids be like? Is the teacher nice? The worry was all-consuming.

2 weeks ago | closerweekly.com | Alyssa Sybertz |Whitney Danhauer

There are nights when we want to sit down to a rich, hearty meal and others when we prefer to graze on small plates. As the nights get warmer we are starting to crave the latter more and more, so we were thrilled to find the new cookbook Tahini Baby, which is filled with plant-forward light dishes loaded with flavor. “What it all comes down to is that this book is about food that makes you feel good,” says chef and author Eden Grinshpan, the host of Top Chef Canada.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Sybertz

There are nights when we want to sit down to a rich, hearty meal and others when we prefer to graze on small plates. As the nights get warmer we are starting to crave the latter more and more, so we were thrilled to find the new cookbook Tahini Baby, which is filled with plant-forward light dishes loaded with flavor. “What it all comes down to is that this book is about food that makes you feel good,” says chef and author Eden Grinshpan, the host of Top Chef Canada.

4 weeks ago | closerweekly.com | Alyssa Sybertz

After growing up in Hawaii and moving to Boston for college, registered dietitian Kylie Sakaida quickly realized that healthy eating looked different for different groups of people. So when writing her first cookbook, So Easy So Good, she aimed to include simple dishes that also stay true to her lifestyle. “Many of the recipes are inspired by Asian flavors, which combine my favorite dishes from my culture and upbringing in Hawaii with a nutrition-conscious framework,” shares Sakaida.