Manicotti, Pop Tarts, and Motherhood
Left to right: Nonna, Mom, and Selina (15 years old) holding decorated turkey cupcakes for…
The Sylvia CenterMarch 8, 2024
Chefs are Natural Givers
Written by Barbara A. Glassman One of the most exciting aspects of my job as…
New Year, New Me?
Jayne Marzello RDN, Upstate Programs Manager, at a powerlifting competition in Latham, NY. When it…
The Sylvia CenterJanuary 3, 2024
Work-Based Learning in the Lower East Side
We’re so excited to share that we launched our Work-Based Learning Apprenticeship program this past…
The Sylvia CenterJanuary 3, 2024
Aeroponic Gardening in the City
The Sylvia Center's teens are embracing aeroponics! Thanks to a New York Agriculture in the…
The Sylvia CenterDecember 1, 2023
Liz’s Latkes: A Big, Beautiful, Delicious Mess!
Making latkes is a messy, greasy, big-clean-up kind of undertaking. But it’s always worth it.…
The Sylvia CenterNovember 20, 2023
Growing Up in the “least healthy” Borough
My family emigrated from Laos in 1981 and made The Bronx their new home. A…
The Sylvia CenterNovember 1, 2023
Lessons from the Bee Community
by Barbara A. Glassman, Executive Director A few weeks ago, I harvested my last honey…
The Sylvia CenterOctober 11, 2023
Chef Educator Spotlight: Madeleine Fischer
After working at The Sylvia Center’s Learning Garden at Katchkie Farm, Madeleine Fischer moved to…
The Sylvia CenterMay 31, 2023
Chef Educator Spotlight: Sam Kwok
Samantha Kwok has been with The Sylvia Center for seven years, first as a Teen…
The Sylvia CenterMay 24, 2023
