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Alexandra’s Substack
Personal reflections on life, food, and the craft of writing—plus a behind-the-scenes look at the world of food journalism.
By Alexandra Emanuelli
· Launched 3 years ago
Why Am I Writing a Book?
Embarrassed that I don't have a better answer.
Jun 1•Alexandra Emanuelli
What’s It Actually Like To Travel for Free?
TL;DR: Nothing really is free.
May 25•Alexandra Emanuelli
Never Meet Your Heroes
What Happens When You Get Close Enough to Fame to See the Machine
May 18•Alexandra Emanuelli
Food Isn’t Clean or Dirty. So Why Do We Talk About It That Way?
Mar 20•Alexandra Emanuelli
Cigarettes, Caffeine, and Ozempic Chic
Apr 30•Alexandra Emanuelli
Nothing Beats Zero
Mar 13•Alexandra Emanuelli
The First Time I Made The List
Mar 27•Alexandra Emanuelli
The Devil Drinks Green Juice
Mar 6•Alexandra Emanuelli
The Finance Bro, The Ice Cream Cone, and the Birth of a Girlboss
Feb 27•Alexandra Emanuelli
8 Things Nobody Tells You About Working at a Health Food Magazine
May 11•Alexandra Emanuelli
“Clean Nicotine,” Hailey Bieber’s Morning Routine &more
A recording from Alexandra Emanuelli's live video
May 7•Alexandra Emanuelli and Elise Smith
Everyone's New Favorite Drug
Why nicotine is wellness culture's darling du jour.
Apr 23•Alexandra Emanuelli
I'm a Health Writer. Here's Why I Hate the Word "Healthy."
It’s the most common word in wellness, and one of the least useful.
Apr 16•Alexandra Emanuelli
I Wrote Wellness Advice For Millions of Readers. Here's What I Don't Believe Anymore.
Apr 9•Alexandra Emanuelli
What Is “Boy Kibble”? And 5 Other Things Worth Your Attention From March
Apr 2•Alexandra Emanuelli