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Alaina Chou

Commerce Writer

Alaina is a commerce writer at Bon Appétit and Epicurious who writes commerce articles and newsletters across both brands. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Fine Arts and spent (most of) her free time cooking, contributing to her school’s food magazine, and eating her way through the Philly food scene. She worked across the realms of food stylist assisting, content creation, and marketing before landing back in her hometown of New York City at BA and Epi.

Paloma Slushy

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

The Best Mandoline for Your Skill Level

There’s no need to be afraid of this very useful kitchen tool.

The Best Air Fryers for Tater Tot Parties and Lonely Batches of Fish Sticks

We put top-ranked air fryers to the test to find out the best one (and also whether or not one of these gadgets is really worth owning at all).

Green Curry Coconut Cod

Curry paste, coconut milk, and fresh spinach yield a vibrant sauce for tender fish.

Best Prime Day Air Fryer Deals of 2024 to Fry Your Expectations

Popular opinion: Air fryers are the new Instant Pots. 

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 Toasters for All Your Breakfast Needs, Tested and Reviewed

We tested 26 leading toasters and found the best ones for toasty, golden brown carbohydrates you can shove in your face before work or linger over with scrambled eggs.

Best Prime Day Vitamix Deals 2024 for All the Blending Power

The best Prime Day deals, with notes from our experienced product testers. 

The Best Portable Induction Cooktop for Safe, Efficient Cooking Just About Anywhere

Curious about induction cooking? We tested some of the most popular portable induction cooktops and found the best one for boiling, browning, frying, and even candymaking.

The Best Kitchen Scale for Baking, Meal Prep, and More

We’ve been recommending the same simple scale for years—because it’s the best.

The Ooni Volt Can Do Something Other Electric Pizza Ovens Can't

Bring the heat of an outdoor pizza oven to your countertop.

I Can’t Do Thanksgiving Without an Electric Warming Tray

Never suffer through cold turkey and stuffing again.

Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Take-out Containers?

And what about putting them in the dishwasher or the microwave?

Frozen Negroni

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

This $10 Baking Accessory Has Transformed My Pie Dough Game

Rolling pin spacers are key to supremely even and smooth doughs.

The Best Panini Press for Golden Grilled Cheeses and Melty Pressed Sandwiches

We tested six models to find the very best, no matter your budget.

The Best Santoku Knife for the Most Delicate, Precise Knife Work

For tender herbs and butchering meat with precision, the agile santoku is an excellent knife to have in your arsenal. Here's our favorite one.

The Cult Hot Sauces You Can Score on Amazon

Turn up the Scoville scale with these bottles of lip-tingling hot sauces that we just can’t get enough of.

The Best Garlic Presses That Actually Make Working With Garlic Easier

Because there are so many cheap and flimsy ones, they don’t have the best reputation. But a high-quality garlic press can make your life easier.

23 Mini Cooking Tools That Are As Useful As They Are Adorable

Baby whisks, teeny spatulas, and even shrunken versions of your favorite appliances.