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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.

Date-Me Chicken

This quick one-pan recipe combines sweet dates, savory shallots, and caramelized lemon with crispy-skinned chicken for an impressive yet easy weeknight dinner.

The Best Hand Cream for Home Cooks

Cooking and doing dishes can take a toll on your hands. These hand creams will keep them feeling soft.

The High-Tech Gift Guide

Smart coffee makers, app-enabled appliances, and more gadgets for that friend who would gladly let a robot run their life.

The Condiment Lover’s Gift Guide

Sauces, spreads and more for the people whose meals aren’t complete without a little extra something.

A Frozen Negroni Is a Better Negroni

It’s big-batchable, less bitter, and ready to party.

Frozen Negroni

This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.

When Life Gives You Matzo, Make Granola

So toasty and crunchy, it puts oats to shame.

The Best Deals to Shop at the Material Kitchen Birthday Sale

Take 25% off our favorite cutting boards, ceramics, and kitchen shears.

Tired of Stirring Separated Tahini? Squeeze It Instead

Mighty Sesame makes dispensing tahini as easy as squeezing a bottle of ketchup.