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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Is a Premium Meat Delivery Subscription Worth It? I Tried One for Two Months
American Wagyu on demand, anyone?
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What BA Editors Loved in September
Like pumpkin spice almond milk, actually good gluten-free pasta, and affordable kitchen organizers.
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My Favorite Party Trick Is a Giant Batched Dirty Martini
And the secret to those martinis are these clever cocktail olives.
Best Of
The Best Personal Blenders for Solo Smoothies, Small-Batch Sauces, and More
Nothing beats a bullet.
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13 Time-Saving Pantry Products Our Editors Swear By
These pantry essentials make weeknight meals quick and craveable.
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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.
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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 to eat
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
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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.
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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.
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I Thought This Blender Sucked. Now I Use It Every Day
It failed our product tests, but not the mundane work of my everyday smoothie.
Best Of
I Tried 17 Electrolyte Powders and Drinks to Find the Tastiest Ones
And after talking to a registered dietitian I also learned why they work.
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We 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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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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The Most Stylish Cocktail Glasses for All Your Summer Drinking Needs
According to a prop stylist and some glassware-obsessed editors.
Recipes
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.