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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I Tried 20 Electrolyte Powders to Find the Tastiest Ones
And after talking to a registered dietitian I also learned why they work.
Best Of
The Best Personal Blenders for Solo Smoothies, Small-Batch Sauces, and More
Nothing beats a bullet.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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The Greens Powders You'll Actually Want to Drink Every Day
It doesn’t matter whether it’s good for you if you’re not going to drink it.
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Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Game Day Watch Party
Drinks, snacks, and supplies that’ll make for a guaranteed good time, no matter who’s playing.