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 Cookbooks of 2021
These books brought us back to the kitchen after months of kitchen burnout. Any of them would make excellent holiday gifts.
41 Host Gifts to Bring Your Friends and Family This Thanksgiving
Give your host a thoughtful gift—or, if you’re doing a smaller gathering this year, send one to your loved ones who are far away.
9 Reusable Snack Bags to Use Instead of Plastic Baggies
Skip the plastic baggies. Send your kid back to school with the coolest—and most eco-friendly—snack bags.
15 Serving Dishes That Will Make Dessert Feel Even More Special
Vintage sherbet dishes, tall milkshake glasses, and dainty dessert plates that sweeten the dessert deal even more.
The Best Bread Knife Is Actually a Serrated Chef’s Knife
This Victorinox knife is great for slicing particularly thick, crusty loaves of bread—and it's more versatile than your typical serrated knife.
All the Best Pots and Pans We’ve Ever Tested
Sure, a giant stockpot and single-egg frying pan are nice to have, but you really don’t need them. Here are six versatile, long-lasting pots and pans that will streamline your cooking.
The Best Reusable Beeswax Wrap
We tested six brands of the Earth-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. And guess what? Our half-eaten apples turned out just fine.
The Best Gifts for Couples Who Love to Camp and Cook
Two experts weigh in on the cooking gear that will enhance all your fire-cooked dinners outside and in the wilderness.
The Best Wedding Gifts for Beginner Cooks
Maybe they just started cooking during the pandemic. Maybe they’re working on their omelet skills. Maybe their knives need an upgrade. These are the best wedding gifts for couples who are just learning to cook—or honing their basic skills.
Our Favorite Espresso Maker Is on Sale Now
The Breville Barista Pro and more coffee gear to shop at a discount this weekend.
4 Big Reasons to Own a Teeny Tiny Pot
The Dansk butter warmer comes in handy for a lot more than warming butter.
In a Chaotic Universe, Shelf Risers Make My Cabinets Orderly
Maximize the vertical storage space in your kitchen.
For Brunch Luxury With Quiet Sunday Ease, Make Christian Reynoso’s Creamy Greens With Eggs
Peppery mustard greens. Luscious cream. Custardy egg yolks. This is a breakfast that looks fancy, but is secretly a snap.
The Flat Whisk Could Be Your New Favorite Tool, Depending On How You Like Your Eggs
Devotees claim that the flat design makes it more efficient than a balloon whisk. We put both to the test.
These 14 Beautiful Bundt Pans Make Effortlessly Fancy Cakes
Making a gorgeous cake is as easy as choosing an incredible Bundt pan.
Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels Will Make You Rethink the Entire Concept of Pretzels
A pretzel as exciting as a potato chip.
Maneet Chauhan’s Ros Omelette Is My Ideal Dinner for One
This Goan street food favorite brightens solo meals at home.
Will This $600 Countertop Precision Oven Change Your Life?
The high-tech, multi-purpose Anova Precision Oven has everything you’re looking for in an appliance these days, including steam, air fry, and sous vide settings. We put it to the test.