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Alma Avalle

Digital Operations Associate

Alma Avalle is Bon Appétit’s digital operations associate—a fancy word for web producer—as well as a reporter and journalist covering drinks, food science, and all things new and nerdy for our website and magazine. Raised in New England, Bolivia, and Guatemala, she's currently based in Brooklyn, where she's also a writer, musician, and audio producer whose many projects you can follow on Twitter. Prior to working at BA, Alma lectured on film and philosophy at Tufts University and co-taught the course Film, Existentialism, and the Search for Meaning through the Tufts Experimental College. Alma is a member of the Trans Journalists Association.

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How to Cook Halloumi, the Cheese We Want in Our Fridge at All Times

This Cypriot cheese refuses to melt—and in these recipes, that’s a good thing.
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The Best Aprons According to the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Whether you prefer flowy linen or indestructible canvas, these picks have you literally covered.
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6 Children’s Books for Aspiring Chefs and Picky Eaters Alike

In the past few years, there’s been a wave of kids’ books written by food world stars.
culture

‘High on the Hog’ Season 2 Shows How Food Powered the Civil Rights Movement

In an interview, Stephen Satterfield and Dr. Jessica B. Harris discuss how the new season traces Black food history, from Reconstruction to the civil rights era.
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What’s the Best Potato for Mashing? Well, That Depends

Start with superb spuds and the rest is, pardon our pun, gravy.
restaurants

These Are Chicago’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants, 2023

One new restaurant earned the maximum three Michelin stars.
culture

Why People Are Using the Watermelon Emoji in Social Posts About Palestine

The fruit, a staple of Levantine cuisines, has a long history of representing Palestinian protest.
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How Much Turkey Do You Need Per Person This Thanksgiving?

Depending on whether you want a lot of leftovers or a TON of leftovers.
culture

How Starbucks’ Anti-Pride Controversy Got So Bad

Although Starbucks has denied it, employees claim management has removed Pride decor from stores—and they’re not staying quiet about it.
culture

You Do Want to Know How a Hot Dog Gets Made

In the book “Raw Dog,” writer Jamie Loftus takes a close look at America’s favorite sausage—and how it represents everything wrong with the country’s meat industry.
culture

Hey Bud Light Boycotters, Protesting Beer Is Actually Really Gay

Transphobes are protesting Bud Light after its partnership with actress Dylan Mulvaney. But 50 years ago, queer activists organized the original beer boycott against Coors.
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What Are Egg Noodles? And Why Are Some Noodles Egg-less?

It’s a little bit of science, and a little bit of tradition.
culture

The Best Food Podcasts of 2023, According to BA Editors

“Top Chef” recaps, baking advice, food histories, and more. These are 11 of the food podcasts we can’t stop listening to.
restaurants

These Are the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Finalists, 2023

Winners of the prestigious awards, which debuted a new Outstanding Bakery category this year, will be announced on June 5.
culture

‘The Great British Bake Off’'s New Host Could Actually Make the Show Fun Again

The British comedian, actress, and antithesis of Matt Lucas will co-host the next season.
culture

I'm Tired of Gordon Ramsay Yelling at People on TV

In his latest show ‘Next Level Chef,’ Gordon Ramsay does the same bit he has for decades. It's time for something new.
cooking

How to Clean Your Fridge Without Ruining All Your Food

All you need is a good game plan—like this one.
culture

Is Food Your Love Language? Here Are 28 Ways BA Staffers Say 'I Love You'

Bring that special someone coffee, do their dishes, let them have the last spring roll, and more.
restaurants

Can a Restaurant Fight Its Own Role in Gentrification?

With a free toolkit, this hospitality nonprofit wants to help restaurants have hard conversations about their role in changing neighborhoods.
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These Are the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists

A list of finalists for the prestigious awards, which debuted a new Outstanding Bakery category this year, will be released in March, followed by a June 5 announcement for the award winners.
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