Sam Dean
Sam Dean is a former staff writer for BonAppetit.com. He lives in Brooklyn.
Is Chocolate Good for You? Or Bad?
Good luck asking science: For decades, studies have gone back and forth. So we sifted through the research in search of a final answer
20 Cookie Recipes That Will Take You Back to Childhood
Here's 20 cookie recipes that will take you back to a simpler, sweeter time in your life. Why? Because we like you
16 Lemon Desserts, from Tarts to Pies to Cookies
Make dessert. Here are 16 sunny citrus recipes to get you started
Interview with Kelsey Timmerman, Author of 'Where Am I Eating?'
For Kelsey Timmerman, it's not a simple question. His new book looks at the overseas farms (and farmers) that grow the foods we eat every day
A Devilishly Easy, Cheesy Tuesday Appetizer
These easy, spicy, pickle-larded cheese toasts aren't evil--but they will tempt you
20 Ways to Eat Strawberries
Look, we know you like to eat strawberries straight from the container. We do, too. But just for kicks, here's 20 other awesome ways to eat them
Bon Appetit's Grub Crawls Begin in Charleston, SC, on June 22
Bon Appetit's Grub Crawls--our daylong marathons of eating and drinking--are starting up again, and Charleston, SC, is the launch point. Get your tickets now!
Introducing the BA Filter, a Way to Share Your Food Pictures with the Bon Appetit Community
Eating something good? We want to see it! Introducing the BA Filter, a way of sharing your droolworthy Instagrams with the Bon Appetit community
Friday Happy Hour
Take fresh fruit and a healthy dose of white rum, and you've got the decidedly non-juvenile Strawberry Lemonade Smash
Modern Farmer Editor Ann Marie Gardner Explains the New Magazine
'Modern Farmer' magazine launched this week, and we asked its editor, Ann Marie Gardner, to explain what its all about
Grilled Banana Bread Peanut Butter S'Mores!
You think you know s'mores? How about this Grilled Banana Bread Peanut Butter version?
Win a 4-Night Food Trip to New Orleans
Because we're giving one away: Subscribe to Bon Appetit and you'll be entered to win a 4-night eating vacation in the Big Easy
On the Etymology of the Word Chives
We're absolutely nuts for the garlicky-oniony green shoots, but where did the word "chive" come from?
What Was in Bon Appetit in 1995, When the Domain BonAppetit.com Was Registered
On April17, 1995, some IT guy registered "bonappetit.com." Today we look back at what our magazine dubbed "An Elegant Spring"
How Boston Restaurants Are Helping Out After the Marathon Bombing
After yesterday's marathon tragedy, Bostonians--and Boston restaurants--are reaching out to help
What Is PSY Eating in the 'Gentleman' Video?
What exactly is the Korean pop star eating in that tent in his new video?
This Spring Vegetable Risotto Is Totally Worth the Effort
Because this risotto has everything you love about spring in it: fava beans, mushrooms, and spinach. So what if it takes a bit of stirring?
The Vespa, 007's Love Interested Reincarnated as an Italian
It's not quite the Vesper, named for the original Bond babe. It's the Vespa, reborn as an equally luscious Italian
The Masters' Pimento Cheese Crisis; The Beauty of Salt Mines; Londoners Are Mean to Keith McNally
The recipe at the Masters has...changed! Plus, drinking bull's blood, the beauty of salt mines, the meanness of Londoners, and more in today's roundup of food news
Who Are the Chefs Cooking at Atlanta's New South Family Supper?
The chefs cooking at Atlanta's New South Family Supper this Sunday represent myriad backgrounds and attitudes. Here's who they are and how they cook