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Lauren Joseph

Contributor

Lauren Joseph is a chef and food writer. She is a former Epicurious and Bon Appétit editor, and has also contributed to The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Interview, and Architectural Digest. When Lauren isn't writing, she works in a London restaurant kitchen. She has a culinary diploma from Leiths School of Food and Wine, and a Level II WSET.

Brighten Your Thanksgiving Table With a Few New Pieces of Decor

Fewer massive platters and more dramatic colors add personality, even to a low-key celebration. 

A Massive Scarf Is The Key to Eating Outdoors This Fall

Fifteen cashmere and wool wraps, shawls, and throws to keep you cozy. 

All the Outdoor Lights You Need to Illuminate Your Backyard Dinner Table

String lights, lanterns, votives, and even an oil lamp—these lights will add a festive touch to your garden. 

33 Decor Pieces to Create Your Own Outdoor Dining Oasis

Enamelware plates, planters, lanterns, linens, and more to help you enjoy eating outside all fall long.

The Best Dining Tables and Chairs for Small Spaces

Because no matter how small your kitchen or dining nook is, there’s a better solution than the standing breakfast.

The 23 Best Tabletop and Decor Sales This Prime Day

All the furniture, linen, and tabletop deals we’re coveting from Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and Etsy.

The Best Luxury Home and Kitchen Deals on Amazon Prime Day

Deep discounts on Vitamix, Le Creuset, Lodge, and Roomba.

What the Epicurious Editors Are Buying Online Right Now

Yes, we are nearing gift season—but we still need ingredients and gadgets for our own kitchens, too! 

16 Serving Vessels to Make Your Fall Special Occasions Lovely (and a Little Less Weird)

Bowls, platters, and dishes of every size, for even the teeniest of fall dinners. 

Wayfair’s Way Day Sale Is Full of Kitchen and Dining Steals

If your linen selection is in need of refresh or you’re after a bar cart, look to this one-day sale from Wayfair. 

The Best Artwork For Your Kitchen Under $100

Add a little flavor to your walls with these inexpensive prints. 

Chocolate Bars Come and Go, But Hu Can Stay

Bars from Hu are creamy, crunchy, and just sweet enough. 

Fall Cookbook Preview: The 39 Books We Want to Cook From Now

The latest from Yotam Ottolenghi, Ina Garten, Meera Sodha, Hawa Hasaan, and more. 

Cool Down With Nik Sharma's Sour and Spicy Drinks

Sharma's mastery of flavor has already won over scores of home cooks. But are you sleeping on his sodas, refreshers, and cocktails?

10 Pasta Bowls That Will Convince You to Stop Reaching for Dinner Plates

A little lip keeps sauces in and spills out. 

19 Attractive, Comfortable, and Washable Fabric Masks 

The CDC recommends face masks for everyone–here are the ones we're stocking up on for our (infrequent) grocery runs. 

14 Ceramics, Linens, and Decor to Give Your Kitchen a Farmhouse Feel

Even the city dwellers amongst us can make a little country respite in our kitchens. 

6 New Summer Cookbooks We Love

Make this the summer of reading your way out of a cooking rut. 

For a Smaller Batch of Granola, Your Stovetop Works Just Fine

Cranking your oven to 300°F and staying nearby for nearly an hour is not a summertime activity. Stovetop skillet granola is the answer.

My Low-Tech Duster Is The Key to Low-Stress Cleaning

A feather duster is chic enough to make you forget about that pile of laundry looming.