Hilary Cadigan
Culture Editor
Hilary Cadigan is a James Beard nominated writer and the culture editor at Bon Appétit. She’s worked in magazines for more than a decade (yikes) and specializes in writing and editing long-form reported features, big editorial packages, and personal essays (bonus points if they are funny). She was born in Texas and raised in Massachusetts but spent some highly formative years in Atlanta, where she was the food editor at alt-weekly Creative Loafing, and Chiang Mai, Thailand, where she was the deputy editor of a magazine called Citylife. Now she lives in Brooklyn, where she also edits books and is maybe sort of working on one of her own.
Flameless Candles Are Terrible—Except for These Flameless Candles
They flicker, are made of real wax, and they won’t burn your house down.
Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad With Cabbage
Forget about croutons. Uncooked instant ramen brings big crunch to this sweet-sour cabbage slaw that’s perfect for your next cookout.
This Sunscreen Is Basically Whipped Cream and That Is Why I Love It
Why wear sticky, greasy SPF when you can slather yourself with Vacation sunscreen mousse?
The Best Cannabis Gifts, According to BA’s Own Herbal Enthusiasts
YOU get a weed! And YOU get a weed!
Grilled Cheese—Like, Literally Grilled—Is the Best Cheese
But not just any cheese will do. Here are three to try.
At This Kaleidoscopic Shop in the Hamptons, Summer Lasts All Year
Sisters Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch pull from their art school backgrounds and Antiguan heritage at Hidden Gem in Southampton, New York.
These Globally Inspired Snack Boxes Let Me Travel Without, Well, Traveling
Find me in my apartment, snacking on Eat Offbeat’s Iraqi-style tahini-stuffed dates, Syrian sesame-pistachio cookies, and Senegalese candied peanuts.
In Gentrifying Atlanta, Black-Owned Food Businesses Are Banding Together to Survive—and Thrive
Keitra Bates lost her restaurant due to a rent hike. Now she’s fighting to protect other Black entrepreneurs from the same fate.
Sparkly Ginger Margarita
Hilary Cadigan’s Sparkly Ginger Margarita packs a one-two ginger punch with ginger syrup *and* powdered ginger. Top it with seltzer for a bit of fizz this February. Produced in partnership with Patrón Tequila.
Plant Kween Is Here to Help Our Houseplants Thrive
Christopher Griffin has all the tips on keeping your green gurls alive and well through the winter.
Chef Maricela Vega Shows Us How to Love Eating Plants in the Winter
The secret to creating delicious, filling vegan meals in the middle of February? Do like the ancestors did—work with what you got
I Can't Go to Dallas to Eat Beef Jerky at Khao Noodle...But It Can Come to Me
Laced with lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, this jerky is my ultimate WFH snack.
Everything That Goes Into a Hot, Luscious Bowl of Mohinga at Brooklyn’s Rangoon
Chef-owner Myo Moe introduces diners to the flavors of her Burmese childhood, starting with one iconic comfort dish.
In a Prius on the Edge of Sanity
Sometimes it takes a ridiculous, hedonistic, emotionally fraught road trip across 19 states to figure out where you really are.
If You Think “Made in China” Means Mass-Produced, You Haven’t Shopped at NYC’s Sage Collective
Good luck clicking out of artist Feng Ye’s ultra-curated online store without buying at least one quirky, elegant piece.
Leading a Virtual Dance Party Is What I'm Living For Right Now
5Rhythms doesn't care that I can't tell my right from my left. It's an open invitation to do whatever my body wants to do.
There's No Better Time to… Follow a Recipe Without Making Shortcuts
I’ve always been a careless, rushed cook—but now I’m taking a minute to slow down.
Every Desk Needs a Sauce, and This Is Mine
One day, a mysterious hot sauce appeared in our office. Little did I know, I’d met my desk lunch’s perfect match.