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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.

These Best-Tasting Low-Acid Coffees Can Be Consumed by the Gallon Without Heartburn (Allegedly)

We waded through a lot of dark roast to find a low-acid coffee that's balanced and bright.

The Airtight Argument for Owning a Punch Bowl

If you thought it was just a receptacle for serving punch, you thought wrong.

Clotted Cream Is the British Ingredient You Definitely Don't Need But Desperately Want

It's richer than whipped cream, more delicate than butter, and honestly less necessary than both. And yet those in the know can't live without it.

This Chickpea Pasta Is Actually Delicious

Higher protein, higher fiber, blah blah blah. This brand of chickpea pasta is good, full stop.

How to Use Your Freezer to Cook a Perfect Steak

A perfectly-seared crust and a pink-all-the-way-through middle—that's the steak of your dreams. And with the help of the freezer, that dream becomes a reality.

How to Throw a Cheese Ball Party

Embrace this chic Midwestern party trick and never look back.

Lamb Blade Chops Are the Secret to Our Favorite Winter Braise

And it's weeknight-friendly, thanks to the Instant Pot.

What's the Best Affordable, Widely Available Coffee?

Everyone needs a supermarket coffee go-to. Here are our 3 favorites.

The Versatile Glassware That Might Actually Make Wine Taste Better

Cheap, trendy, and European. What more could you ask for?

I Love Krazy Salt and You Will Too

It's kraaaaaaaaazy.

The Internet Lied to You About Popcorn

Forget everything you know about making stovetop popcorn and try this method.

I Love Larry's Coffee

I don't know who Larry is, but he makes great java.

Broccoli and Cheese's Second Act

The questionable side dish of our childhoods has grown up, and it's waiting for us to notice.

How Cooking Every Day Made Me a More Intuitive Eater

Daily cooking brought our editor back in touch with eating mindfully.

Why COOK90 Is Better With a COOK90 Club

Like any sport, High Intensity Interval Cooking is better when you have a team.

The Best Products We Reviewed This Year

We tested tons of products this year—from straws to food processors to travel mugs and portable grills. Here are our absolute favorites for your holiday list.

Breakfast Snack Trays Are Your New Brunch Staple

It's the quickest way to feed all those hungry relatives staying at your house.

Everything You Need to Make Pie This Thanksgiving

Uh oh, it's fall and you don't have all the supplies you need to make apple pie? We've got you covered.