Author event! Mikaela Reuben x Ben Nemtin

Zibby's Bookshop is excited to host Mikaela Reuben to celebrate the launch of her cookbook EAT TO LOVE! Mikaela will be joined by bestselling author Ben Nemtin.

About the book:

Eat your way to a healthier, happier you with over 115 delicious, nutrient-dense recipes.

“The care Mikaela puts into every detail is unmatched. From the exciting flavors to the specificities of the health benefits, she cares about it all . . . and you can taste it.”—BLAKE LIVELY & RYAN REYNOLDS

Mikaela Reuben has spent over 15 years working with clients around the world, amassing essential knowledge and hands-on experience with food and nutrition. With all her clients, Mikaela takes a holistic approach to create healthy and flavorful meals to meet each person’s unique needs and dietary preferences.

In Eat to Love, she shares, for the first time, the recipes and insider tips she’s learned. The playful and creative recipes in this book are adaptable to any diet, and each includes nutritional information to help you make intentional and informed decisions that will support your specific health goals.

About the author:

Mikaela Reuben is a Canadian celebrity private chef who, over the past 15 years, has cooked for high-profile clients including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Karlie Kloss, Maya Gabeira, Owen Wilson, Hugh Jackman, Woody Harrelson, Ben Stiller, and Brie Larson. Mikaela has always aimed to make dishes that are both delicious and nutritious for her clients, and she firmly believes that we don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. A Certified Holistic Health Counselor, and Sports Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Mikaela has been a culinary consultant for wellness retreats, lifestyle brands, and individuals, including The Class, Lululemon, Summit Series, Free People, Olympic Athletes, Red Bull High Performance, and Dr. Mark Hyman. Her debut cookbook, Eat to Love comes out in June 2025 and features over 100 of her tried and true recipes from her days as a private chef. Follow Mikaela on Instagram at @mikaelareuben.

Ben Nemtin is the #1 NY Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and The Bucket List Journal. Ranked the 2nd Best Motivational Speaker in the World (Global Gurus), Ben inspires others to live with purpose and prioritize mental health. His journey began with The Buried Life, a mission to achieve 100 dreams and help strangers achieve their dreams. Ben's message of radical possibility has brought him from The Today Show to Oprah's couch and has earned praise from President Obama as "inspiration for a new generation".

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