Alaina Chou
Commerce Writer
Alaina has been creating commerce content and testing everything from air fryers to meal kits for Bon Appétit and Epicurious since 2022. Her work covers a wide range of topics including the best-tasting whey protein, the healthy snacks she can’t live without, and how to outfit your kitchen like Carmy from FX’s The Bear. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Fine Arts, Alaina spends (most of) her free time cooking, hosting, nerding out on kitchen gear, and eating her way through the New York food scene. She worked in food styling, content creation, and marketing before landing back in her hometown of Brooklyn and joining the food brands at Condé Nast.
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The Best Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services for Flavorful, Plant-Based Meals
Go beyond your same old smoothies and grain bowls.
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5 New Snacks Bon Appétit Editors Are Most Excited About This June
This month’s Snack Drop features red wine vinegar chips, mini muffins, and the cookies we can't get enough of.
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Can Anyone Out-Creami The Ninja Creami? I Tested the Competition To Find Out
Cuisinart and Nutribullet are coming for the Ninja Creami's ice cream crown.
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The Best Coffee Mugs, According to Opinionated Bon Appétit Editors
We take our mugs seriously around here.
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Everything BA Editors Tried, Tasted, and Loved in May
Like colorful ice cream spoons, a mind-blowing spice mix, and a crunchy pistachio spread worth eating from the jar.
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The Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services for Easy Feel-Good Food
We’re constantly trying the best healthy meal kits and meal delivery services so you know which ones are worth the subscription.
Best Of
I Made Dozens of Pints to Find the Best Ice Cream Maker
It's a tough job, but someone had to do it.
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The Rocco Fridge Is a Hosting Game Changer
That Instagram-viral fridge you’ve been eyeing? I tested it, and it’s actually pretty great.
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I Tried 20 Electrolyte Powders to Find the Tastiest Ones
And after talking to a registered dietitian I also learned why they work.
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7 New Snacks We're Most Excited About This May
This month’s Snack Drop features portable tofu, Sichuan-pepper-laced peanuts, and kid-friendly crackers you'll want to eat too.
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Everything BA Editors Tried, Tasted, and Loved in April
Like craveable empanadas, two new favorite sauces, and a CSA-friendly cookbook.
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I Rid My Kitchen of Single-Use Plastic With These 4 Reusable Swaps
I tested reusable kitchen swaps in my own home for a month—here are the four that actually stuck.
Best Of
The Best Knife Set Contains Just Three Knives
Please, please don’t get more knives than you need.
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Culture
This Kenyan Safari Lodge Grows Over 80 Fruits and Vegetables On-Site
Come for the wildlife, stay for the hyper-fresh 5-star cuisine.
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Everything BA Editors Tried, Tasted, and Loved in March
Like errand-friendly clogs, a clever kitchen storage solution, and actually good store-bought salsa.
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6 New Snacks We’ll Be Eating All April
This month’s Snack Drop features chili lime edamame and herby crackers for your spring cheese boards.
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If My Pantry Were to Disappear, Here’s What I’d Restock Immediately
Stocking a pantry from scratch? Here’s where to start
Restaurants
Do 3 Classic NYC Brunch Spots Still Deserve Their Icon Status?
With brunch season looming, we revisit New York institutions Locanda Verde, Sarabeth's, and Lafayette for a vibe check.
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5 Snacks We Couldn’t Stop Eating in February
This month’s Snack Drop features hibiscus popcorn, seasoned lentil crisps, and Japanese sweet potato bars.
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Everything BA Editors Tried, Tasted, and Loved in February
Like botanically-infused soda, fiery garlic chili oil, and a toddler mom-approved knife.