Alyse Whitney

Alyse Whitney

Alyse Whitney (she/her) is a writer, editor, Cosmopolitan’s first-ever food columnist (Doing the Least with Alyse), TV host (Netflix’s Easy-Bake Battle and Pressure Cooker, and The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge), and cookbook author of Big Dip Energy (out in spring 2024). She is a Korean American, Jewish adoptee who resides in Los Angeles with her two rescue pups, Miso and Ritz, and is always looking for her next dish to turn into a dip—and go-to karaoke song. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok @alysewhitney.

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Shopping

I Tested 5 Press-On Nails Brands and This Is What I Loved About Them

Realistic reviews of how easy they are to apply and how long they last — even through glove-less dishwashing and traveling.

9/17/24
20 min read
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Shopping

3 Sponges That Will (Almost) Make You Look Forward to Doing Dishes

From heavy-duty scrubbing to delicate dish matters.

9/10/24
6 min read
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Shopping

The 6 Best Dog Shampoos for Every Fur Type and Budget

Whether your fur bébé is sensitive, stinky, scratchy — or needs a spa day.

8/14/24
9 min read
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Grocery

I Tasted 14 Different Frozen Chicken Nuggets to Find the 5 Best

No drive-thrus or deep-frying required for these crunchy, juicy nuggets of gold.

7/25/24
6 min read
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Restaurants

The Best Cheesecake Factory Cheesecakes for Every Occasion

There are more than 30 flavors at The Cheesecake Factory — these are the ones you should be sure to save room for.

7/4/24
9 min read
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Restaurants

Chef Kat Hong’s Hobby Is Ordering Pizza, Soup, and Fried Chicken

The chef-partner of YANGBAN in Los Angeles shares her go-tos for delivery.

4/16/24
13 min read