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Amanda Shapiro

Amanda Shapiro is a freelance writer and editor living in New York. She was the founding editor of Healthyish and former editorial director of Bon Appétit. Her writing has appeared in The Cut, VICE, GQ, BuzzFeed, The Oxford American, and more.

What Is the Best Vegan Protein Powder, and by “Best,” I Mean Tastiest?

Thirteen tubs of protein and one broken blender later, I have answers.

Sockeye Salmon Isn’t the Same as Farmed—Here's How to Cook It

It’s flavorful, sustainable, and supremely weeknightable.

The Best Portable Blender for Post-Workout Smoothies and Campfire Frozen Margs

After testing some of the highest-rated models, I found one almost as good as my Vitamix.

The Spark Grill Delivers the Convenience of Gas With the Taste of Charcoal

It’s a charcoal grill for people who hate dealing with charcoal. Also there’s an app.

BA Reviews Mosaic Foods’ Frozen Meal Delivery Service

How it works, the meals to order (and the ones to skip), and what to know before you sign up.

This Grocery Delivery Service Helps Me Stick To My Budget Without Feeling Deprived

Imperfect Foods is for people who are lazy but also picky but also on a budget.

This Heated Coffee Mug Keeps My Americano at the Perfect Temp All Day Long

The Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug was made for high-maintenance drinkers like me.

The Crispiest Brussels Sprouts Are Made in an Air Fryer

This Thanksgiving, save your oven for turkey and pie.

This One Knife Has Replaced Almost All the Other Cutlery in My Kitchen

Useful and multipurpose, the Messermeister Kawashima utility knife perfectly lives up to its name.

The 6 Best Vegan Ice Creams of Summer 2021, According to Me

Whether you’re Team Smooth or Team Chunky, there’s a pick in here for you.

The Perfect Frozen Veggie Burger Doesn’t Exi—

AKUA’s salty-smoky kelp burgers are all I want to eat this summer.

This Pita Chip Founder Did Things Differently—And Clearly It Worked

Stacy Madison, the Stacy behind Stacy’s Pita Chips, on the unlikely business decisions that made her a mogul.

Winter Spiced Margarita

Using sweet blood oranges and warming spices like vanilla and cinnamon, Amanda Shapiro’s Winter Spiced Margarita makes us feel super cozy right now. Produced in partnership with Patrón Tequila.

This Vegan Ice Cream Is The Creamiest I’ve Tried—And I’ve Tried Them All

Life is sweeter with a few cartons of Sunscoop in my freezer.

Keeping Ourselves Accountable

Three things we started doing right away to address racism and biases at Bon Appétit and Epicurious.

It Hasn't Been Enough

I love this community, and I want to do better for you.

Burned Out and Burnt

Healthyish editor Amanda Shapiro on overcooking oxtails and battling news fatigue

What You Eat Matters. Where It Comes From Matters More.

Food is only as healthy as the land it comes from and the people who grow it. Daily Harvest lets me practice what I preach without having to think twice.