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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Cookbooks Are the Best Prime Day Impulse Buys—And These BA Favorites Are on Sale
The time's now to stock up on gifts or add to your own collection.
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How to Outfit Your Kitchen Like Carmy From ‘The Bear’
Turns out his favorite things are our favorite things too.
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My Honest Review of Factor’s Prepared Meal Delivery After Two Weeks
Spoiler alert: I was pleasantly surprised.
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What’s the Best Vegan Protein Powder? (By “Best,” We Mean Tastiest)
After tasting over 20 plant-based protein powders, we finally have answers.
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The Most Stylish Cocktail Glasses for All Your Summer Drinking Needs
According to a prop stylist and some glassware-obsessed editors.
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Paloma Slushy
Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.
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The Best High-Protein Snacks, According to BA Editors
It’s time to branch out from protein bars.
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The Best Olive Oil Subscriptions for Drizzling, Sautéing, and Dipping
Give yourself the gift of quality olive oil on demand.
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The Best Gluten-Free Meal Delivery Services Take the Guesswork Out of GF Eating
Yes, you can get a kit that’s certified gluten-free.
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25 Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts for Moms Who Love to Cook
Give her a Le Creuset kettle, custom stationery for her recipes, or some upgraded spices.
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The Best Boning Knives Will Have You Butchering Meat Like a Pro
If you regularly break down chickens or fillet fish, you need one in your life.
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The Best Santoku Knife for Agile Slicing and Dicing
It may just replace your favorite chef’s knife.
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10 Kitchen Tools to Make Cooking at an Airbnb So Much Easier
Because even the most picturesque kitchens often lack some basic supplies.
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Sunbasket Promises Healthy, Fresh, Veggie-Forward Meals—Does It Deliver?
Here are my honest thoughts after 3 weeks of testing.
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The Coolest Water Pitchers for All Your Entertaining Needs
No dinner party’s complete without one.
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Breville’s Newest Espresso Machine Is Worth Every Penny
If you dream of pulling pro-level espresso shots and perfecting your latte art, listen up.
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47 Best KitchenAid Cyber Monday Deals of 2024 to Mix It Up
The best early deals on the best stand mixers from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
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21 Best Vitamix Cyber Monday Deals 2024 for Soups and Sauces
The absolute best blender you can possibly buy—on sale for 18% off on Cyber Monday, plus more discounts on major appliances.