Sierra Lyons

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Location
New York, New York
School
Florida A&M University
Expertise
Recipe development, Kitchen gadgets, New York City eateries
  • As a food journalist, Sierra has written about how recipes are passed down throughout families, how young people are learning to grow their own food, and how social media can impact those with eating disorders.
  • A self-taught home cook, she documents her dinner and hosting adventures on TikTok.
  • Sierra is also trying her hand at gardening, with her first herb garden this summer.

Experience

Sierra is a seasoned journalist with over six years of experience covering everything from lifestyle and culture to all things food. She began her freelance writing career while still in undergrad, writing for outlets like Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, and the Huffington Post. In college, she developed a passion for cooking and began documenting her self-taught cooking journey on social media. Today, her work aims to show how food is personal and reflects one's cultural and family upbringing.

Education

Sierra is a graduate of Florida A&M University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism.

Mashed Editorial Policies

Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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