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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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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After Testing 31 Toasters, I Found a Winner for Every Shade of Toast Lover
These toasters passed every test for golden brown perfection every time.
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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.
Best Of
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.
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The Best Air Fryers For Faster, Crispier Cooking
Here’s what our editors recommend for crunchy fries, crispy chicken skin, blistered veggies, and more.
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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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I've Tried Every Meal Delivery Service and, Honestly, Only a Few Are Worth Your Money
Over the past three years, we've tested more than 20 popular meal kit and delivery options for every kind of home cook (and people who don’t want to cook at all).
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The Best Chef’s Knife for Pro Level Slicing and Dicing
There’s no one perfect knife, but we’ll help you find the best one for you.
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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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The Best Vegan Protein Powders for People With Good Taste
After tasting over 20 plant-based protein powders, we finally have answers.
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The Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services for When You Need Dinner Now
We’ve tried the most popular services available nationwide—these are our honest thoughts.
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After Putting 14 Stand Mixers Through Their Paces, We’re Crowning These 4 the Best
We see big batches of cookies in your future.
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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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The Best High-Protein Meal Delivery Services
Because a high-protein diet doesn’t have to mean ground beef and rice.