Alma Avalle
Editorial Operations Associate
Alma Avalle is Bon Appétit’s editorial operations associate and web producer. She is also a reporter and journalist covering drinks, food science, and all things new and nerdy for our website and magazine. Raised in New England, Bolivia, and Guatemala, she's currently based in Brooklyn, where she's also a writer, musician, and audio producer. Prior to working at BA, Alma lectured on film and philosophy at the Tufts University Experimental College. Alma is a member of the Trans Journalists Association.
How Drew Barrymore and Chef Pilar Valdes’s Friendship Culminated in a Cookbook
The pair discuss their friendship, kitchen preferences, and their new book, Rebel Homemaker.
Ayesha Curry’s Jubilant Holiday Feast
The actor, cookbook author, and founder of ‘Sweet July’ magazine turns her family’s nostalgic Jamaican staples into a seriously celebratory spread.
BA Reviews the Our Place Perfect Pot
It’s pretty and functional—but can it really replace every pot in your kitchen?
19 Turkey Gravy Recipes That Make Everything on the Thanksgiving Table Better
It’s all gravy, baby.
4 Nintendo Switch Games for Food Lovers
Food in video games usually feels like an afterthought, but these Switch titles get it right.
3 Cozy Braises That Don’t Take Forever—Or Even an Hour
Braises don’t have to take all day, and these recipes are proof.
Should You Cook With Butter or Oil? Well, That Depends
Choosing the right cooking fat for the job is key. We’re here to help.
What Is Crab Paste, Anyway?
This uniquely savory condiment deserves a permanent spot in your pantry.
33 Mother’s Day Dinner Recipes to Cook for the Moms in Your Life
This list of Mother’s Day dinner ideas is full of delicious recipes that will show her how much you care.