Brad Leone
Video Host
Brad is the host of the popular YouTube series “It's Alive” and “It's Alive: Goin' Places” and a former food editor at BA. He started working in the test kitchen in 2013 during an internship and was soon hired as a full-time test kitchen assistant and eventually manager. He got his start in food service working the counter at his uncle's deli in New Jersey. From there, he attended the Institute of Culinary Education followed by stints at the Stand Grill and MS Catering. Brad's many and varied hobbies include woodworking, metal forging, fishing, surfing, crabbing, and always learning. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children.
Why You Should Use Your Grill Like a Stove
This outdoor cooking surface is more versatile than you think. Boil pasta, caramelize onions, melt butter, and more
Culture
How Hunting Taught Me to Be a Responsible Eater
Test kitchen manager Brad Leone on a childhood spent standing motionless in the woods.
Shopping
This Is What Strawberries Are Supposed to Taste Like
Compare Harry's Berries to a quart of supermarket berry brands and you’ll never go back.
Recipes
Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls
These egg rolls are the perfect solution for all those corned beef, cabbage, and carrot leftovers from St. Patrick’s Day.
Recipes
Cheesesteaks
Stop arguing about the merits of provolone vs. American cheese. Just use both to make an incredible sandwich.
Recipes
Acai Power House Bowl
Find maca powder, made from a root native to Peru, at health food stores and supermarkets with a robust natural foods section.
Cooking
Here's Exactly What Goes into the Acai Bowl of Our Dreams
Test kitchen manager Brad Leone will take this acai bowl over a smoothie any day.
Cooking
A Homemade Cheesesteak Is a Thing of Beauty
Making cheesesteaks at home doesn’t require any fancy moves—only the willingness to turn your kitchen into a South Philly hoagie shop.
Cooking
Manicotti Is the Greatest Recipe of All Time
Test kitchen manager Brad Leone's from-scratch manicotti is the greatest recipe of all time.
Culture
This Kitchen Tool Is Perfect for Anyone Who Cooks. At All. Even a Little.
Oh, you've been sautéing with a spoon? This is awkward.
Culture
Keep It Simple Tonight with These Crispy Sausages and Greens
Sausage and greens are a match made in weeknight dinner heaven.
Culture
Get on the Gose Bandwagon: The Beer That Magically Goes with Everything
Step away from the heavy IPAs. A tart gose is the refreshing beer that goes with everything you grill this summer.
Take an Epic, Beer-Fueled Road Trip Around Vermont
Craft breweries are everywhere, but few places can compete with the top-notch choice in and around Burlington. We sent two beer-obsessives on a road trip to bring home the best ones, with plenty of snacks along the way.
techniques
The Dry-Age Shortcut: How to Fake 45 Days in 48 Hours
Meet koji, the miracle grain that's going to change your steak game forever.
Recipes
Overeater's Tonic
Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.
Cooking
This Kimchi and Vegetable Soup Makes Your Stomach's Dreams Come True
This kimchi and vegetable soup is healthy, sure. But it's also really darn good.
Recipes
Overeater's Tonic
Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.
Cooking
Eggplant Parm Is the Greatest Recipe of All Time
Eggplant Parmesan is the greatest recipe of all time.
Recipes
Maple-Ginger Cider Switchel
Stir well before each serving. It’s natural for the ginger to settle to the bottom.