Alaina Chou
Commerce Writer
Alaina creates digital content for Bon Appétit and Epicurious, writing and producing commerce stories and newsletters across brands. Her work covers a wide range of topics, including the best-tasting whey protein, the squeezable tahini 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 spent (most of) her free time cooking, contributing to the school’s culinary magazine, and eating her way through the Philly food scene. She worked in food styling, content creation, and marketing before landing in her hometown of New York City and joining the food brands at Condé Nast.
The Best Kitchen Shoes for Home Cooks, Vetted by BA Editors
We tried over a dozen popular pairs to find the best shoes for comfier cooking sessions.
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The Healthy Snacks BA Editors Are Obsessed With This Fall
Pumpkin spice cereal, chips made from chicken, and next-level flavored almonds.
Pumpkin Mochi Crumb Cake
Classic crumb cake meets bouncy pumpkin mochi cake for this season's dessert mashup.
The Best Prime Day Vitamix Deals 2025: Sales You Can't Miss
You can score the Bon Appétit test kitchen’s favorite blender for up to 30% off during Prime Day 2024.
The Best Toasters for All Your Carby Breakfast Needs
These toasters passed every test for golden brown perfection every time.
The Best Knife Set Contains Just Three Knives
Please, please don’t get more knives than you need.
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Is a Premium Meat Delivery Subscription Worth It? I Tried One for Two Months
American Wagyu on demand, anyone?
What BA Editors Loved in September
Like pumpkin spice almond milk, actually good gluten-free pasta, and affordable kitchen organizers.
The Best Rice Cookers for Effortless, Fluffy Rice Every Time
Whether you’re on a budget or want a model that’s practically sentient, there’s a rice cooker for you.
The Best Air Fryers, Reviewed by Our Experts
Here’s what our editors recommend for crunchy fries, crispy chicken skin, blistered veggies, and more.
My Favorite Party Trick Is a Giant Batched Dirty Martini
And the secret to those martinis are these clever cocktail olives.
The Best Meal Delivery Services, According to Bon Appétit Editors
Meal kit and delivery options for every kind of cook (and those who don’t want to cook at all).
The Best Personal Blenders for Solo Smoothies, Small-Batch Sauces, and More
Nothing beats a bullet.
13 Time-Saving Pantry Products Our Editors Swear By
These pantry essentials make weeknight meals quick and craveable.
Do Any of These Protein Cereals Actually Taste Good?
I tried seven different brands to find out.
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Everything BA Editors Tried, Tasted, and Loved in August
Like a citrusy sparkling water, an all-natural kitchen cleaner, and colorful pasta bowls.
I Tried AG1’s New Formula—Here’s What You Should Know
We tasted AG1’s updated Next Gen formula and new flavors. Here’s our review, including a dietitian’s perspective.
Where and What to Eat at the US Open
In between serves and Love 15, here’s what to eat at NYC’s premier tennis tournament
The Best Prebiotic and Probiotic Sodas, According to Our Taste Test
We tried the buzzy gut-friendly sodas to see which ones are worth the hype.
My Favorite Kitchen Upgrade Is This $200 Pepper Grinder
I did not think a tool like this could ever justify such a crazy price. I was wrong.