Alex Beggs
Contributor
Alex Beggs, previously a senior staff writer at Bon Appétit, covered a wide range of topics for the brand, including everything you need to know about cherries, a column on questionable etiquette, and the reasons why crispy foods reign supreme. Her Thanksgiving feature, “Absolutely Perfect,” earned a National Magazine Award in 2020. Currently, she works as a freelance writer and cookbook co-author based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The Best Chocolate Chips for Cookies Aren't Chips At All!
Once you bake with these, you'll never go back to chips.
Zac Posen Loves a Mid-Morning Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich, Naturally
And he eats the same thing for lunch every, single day.
14 Expensive Kitchen Things I'm Too Cheap to Buy for Myself
My holidays will be a lot happier once you buy me presents.
The Cookbook Gift Guide That Covers Everyone On Your List. Everyone.
12 cookbooks for every type of person you have to buy for this year, even Cousin Matthew.
Obviously, Your Thanksgiving Needs to Have Punch
Don't spend cocktail hour stressing about individualized drinks.
7 New Books for People Who Love to Drink
Wine, beer, cocktails—pick your poison, there's a book for you.
The Smitten Kitchen Is Back, and the Kitchen’s Still Tiny
Deb Perelman was one of the original food bloggers—so what’s next?
This Skirt Steak and Pan Sauce Recipe Is My Friday Night Plan for Eternity
Skirt steak is delicious. Pan sauce is delicious. (And also I don't really like to leave the house, TBH.)
How Chef Anna Posey Starts Her Day... Before All the Cookies
She also has the most brilliant gym hack.
How a Tragedy Completely Derailed a Chef's Life
A funny and heartbreaking excerpt from Wes Avila's Guerrilla Tacos cookbook.
6 Desserts That You Don't Need to Be Intimidated By Anymore
And how to save ANY dessert that's gone wrong. The secret of the universe.
Anthony Bourdain’s Most Prized Souvenirs Include a Bronze Deer Head
Yet a surprising lack of license plates that say TONY.
30 Salads People Are Scared Of
Bitter greens, radicchio, celery and more salads you shouldn't fear—but love!
Oh, So I Found the Best Food Book of the Year: Distillery Cats
Distillery Cats—the name says it all—is perfect.
The Crippling Problem Workplaces Are Facing: Not Enough Lunch Dessert
Here's how you can help.
This Is the Most Substantial Lunch on the Planet
With crispy chicken thighs, a spicy ranch dressing, and avocado—this thing will keep you full for hours.