Emily Johnson
Associate Director, Commerce
Since joining Epicurious in 2017, Emily has learned to throw better dinner parties, cooked lots of solo dinners, and fed unsuspecting friends and family members lots of cream cheese in various forms. She now strategizes and edits shopping stories across both Epi and Condé Nast’s other food brand, Bon Appétit. Before coming to Epicurious, Emily was at Lucky Peach and studied literature at The New School.
The Best Paring Knife for Careful Cuts and Precise Peeling
We tested 22 knives and found the best for hulling strawberries, peeling fruit, and slicing cheese.
17 Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services to Try in 2024
A comprehensive guide to the best meal kit services available for vegans and vegetarians.
The Nutribullet Ultra Solves the Biggest Problems With Personal Blenders
Leak free, and affordable? Go on…
I Can’t Do Thanksgiving Without Extra Sheet Pans
Treat yourself to a fresh set of baking trays before the chaos of holiday cooking sets in.
52 Gifts for Coffee Lovers, Espresso Drinkers, and Cold Brew Devotees
We did the research, you get the credit.
The 72 Best Housewarming Gifts for People Who Love to Cook and Eat
Make your friends’ new homes cozy with pretty platters, sweet-smelling candles, and a cast-iron pan that will last well beyond their next move.
The 88 Best Gifts for Dads Who Like to Cook
And we promise none of them are whiskey stones.
The Best Mosquito Repellents for Outdoor Dining, Tested and Reviewed
Is there really a product out there that will keep these bugs away from our food?
19 Kitchen Deals Epi Readers Loved This Prime Day
Here’s what your fellow home cooks are buying on sale this year.
I’m Fed Up With My Terrible Stove, So I’m Buying an Induction Burner This Amazon Prime Day
Our favorite portable induction burner is 20% off right now.
The Best Amazon Prime Day Toaster Oven Deals for Cookies, Roast Chicken—and Yes, Toast
Some of our top-reviewed machines are on sale now during Amazon's biggest sales event.
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 61 Best Gifts Under $20 for the Cooks and Food Lovers in Your Life
Including upgraded versions of staple kitchen tools, pretty glassware, and flavorful condiments.
This Mini Pitcher Is Useful for Much More Than Your Lattes
It’s essentially a mini pot, and I use it for melting butter, warming sauce, and more.
All the Gift Ideas From Epicurious
Our hub for holiday gift inspiration, with ideas for every lucky recipient on your list.
49 Wine Gifts for Oenophiles (That Aren’t Cutesy Charms for Their Glasses)
The fanciest wine glass. An opener for old corks. And a reminder to hydrate.
34 Holiday Gifts the Epi Team Is Giving This Year
Baking tools, funky mugs, and the best crunchy nut butter.
48 Gifts for Grandparents Who Love to Cook and Eat
Upgraded coffee gear. Lightweight pots and pans. And some new cookbooks for entertaining inspiration.