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.
Best Of
The Best Knife Set Contains Just Three Knives
Please, please don’t get more knives than you need.
Shopping
I've Tried Every Meal Delivery Service and, Honestly, Only a Few Are Worth Your Money
Over the past three years, we've tested more than 20 popular meal kit and delivery options for every kind of home cook (and people who don’t want to cook at all).
Best Of
The Best Chef’s Knife for Pro Level Slicing and Dicing
There’s no one perfect knife, but we’ll help you find the best one for you.
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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.
Shopping
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.
Shopping
The Best Vegan Protein Powders for People With Good Taste
After tasting over 20 plant-based protein powders, we finally have answers.
Shopping
The Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services for When You Need Dinner Now
We’ve tried the most popular services available nationwide—these are our honest thoughts.
Shopping
After Putting 14 Stand Mixers Through Their Paces, We’re Crowning These 4 the Best
We see big batches of cookies in your future.
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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.
Shopping
The Best High-Protein Meal Delivery Services
Because a high-protein diet doesn’t have to mean ground beef and rice.
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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.
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29 Centerpiece-Worthy Serving Platters to Level Up Your Next Dinner Party
Because your beautiful food deserves a beautiful vessel.
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The Healthy Snacks BA Editors Are Obsessed With This Winter
Pad-thai-spiced popcorn, chips made from chicken, and next-level flavored almonds.
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Meet Hojicha: The Roasted, Low-Caffeine Tea Taking Over Café Menus
Everything you need to know about matcha’s roasty-toastier low-caffeine cousin.
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Give Your Stoveside Essentials a Pretty Place to Live
Who says you can’t marry form and function?
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Shopping
7 New Snacks We Couldn’t Stop Eating in January
This month’s Snack Drop features yuzu yogurt, PB&J dates, and chocolate-covered mochi.
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Everything BA Editors Tried, Tasted, and Loved in January
Like dinner-party-worthy paper plates, parm rind pops, and a budget-friendly coffee grinder.