Su-Jit Lin

Contributor

Su-Jit's life revolves around food, travel, and words, with each feeding into the other. She's a lover of puns and telling the stories of human experience on both sides of the hospitality space.
    KitchenAid’s Beautiful Sauté Pan Lives Permanently on My Stove
    Shopping
    Unless I’m cleaning the stove, the pan stays.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Sep 8, 2023
    I Drive Across State Lines for the Perfect $2 Potato Chips
    Groceries
    Hear me out.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Aug 21, 2023
    How to Clear Out Your Pantry Without Wasting Any Food
    Plus, you probably already have everything you need.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jul 4, 2023
    I’m a Mosquito Magnet, and I Swear by These Products to Keep Me Itch-Free All Summer
    Bye-bye, bug bites.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jul 1, 2023
    The One Kitchen Cleaning Staple I Sneak into Costco to Buy
    It’s infinitely better than those of more expensive brands.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jun 27, 2023
    This Baby Necessity Doubles as the Best (and Most Stylish) Anti-Fatigue Kitchen Mat Ever
    What’s more? It’s *so* easy to clean.
    Su-Jit Lin
    May 3, 2023
    I Only Wash Dishes with Bar Soap Now Because This Brand Made Me a Believer
    It’s good for the planet *and* your dishes.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Apr 30, 2023
    This New Freezer Find Is a Riff on the Popular Chinese Street Breakfast
    Groceries
    Imagine the flakiness of phyllo pastry, with a sharp shatter, like a fried spring roll.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Apr 29, 2023
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This April — These Are the 14 I’m Most Excited About
    Groceries
    Including frozen pizzas, pasta kits, and cookies from an iconic bakery.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Apr 19, 2023
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This March — These Are the 12 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including time-traveling cereals, air-fried frozen seafood, Ted Lasso-inspired ice cream, and more!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Mar 16, 2023
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This February — These Are the 12 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Frozen soup dumplings! Boxed mac and cheese! Mochi ice cream! And more!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Feb 16, 2023
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This January — These Are the 12 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including a trio of cereals, plant-based frozen meals, pepperoni ravioli, and more.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jan 19, 2023
    The Wildly Flavorful Freezer Staple That’s Getting Me Through the Winter
    Groceries
    "They’re made in the most old-school fashion — by hand and fresh daily."
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jan 6, 2023
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This December — These Are the 9 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including hot chocolate bombs, hot honey crackers, beef bacon, and more.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Dec 22, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This November — These Are the 13 I’m Most Excited About
    Groceries
    Including pizzas and flatbreads, salads and snacks, and so many noodles!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Nov 17, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This October — These Are the 11 I’m Most Excited About
    Groceries
    Including spicy mac and cheese, limited-edition snacks, and six seasonal salad kits!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Oct 19, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This September — These Are the 13 I’m Most Excited About
    Groceries
    Including frozen shortcuts, refreshing sips, and a trio of pumpkin-flavored drops!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Sep 22, 2022
    The Limited-Edition Mooncakes I Look Forward to Every Year
    Groceries
    "The cakes themselves were as lovely as their presentation."
    Su-Jit Lin
    Aug 19, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This August — These Are the 13 I’m Most Excited About
    Groceries
    Including a trio of jarred pasta sauces from one of our favorite brands!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Aug 18, 2022
    The Spicy Sausage I’ve Been Eating with All My Summer Greens
    Groceries
    It's the little black dress of sausages.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Aug 5, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This July — These Are the 12 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including a trio of frozen pizzas!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jul 22, 2022
    I’ve Stayed in Airbnbs All Over the World — These Are the Smart Lessons I’ve Stolen for My Own Kitchen
    Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
    A nice tray can make things feel way more purposeful.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jun 28, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This June — These Are the 14 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including six buttery snack spreads!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jun 16, 2022
    These Animal Crackers Are the Only Ones I’ll Buy (and No, They Don’t Come in a Red Cardboard Box)
    Groceries
    "For me, there is no substitute."
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jun 15, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This May — These Are the 10 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including cheesy snacks, macs, and stuffed bites, plus gluten-free pasta, plant-based beef, and more!
    Su-Jit Lin
    May 19, 2022
    My Dad Used to Own a Chinese Restaurant — These Are the 5 Pantry Staples He Always Had on Hand
    Groceries
    Including his top choice for soy sauce and white rice!
    Su-Jit Lin
    May 5, 2022
    This $7 Rotisserie Chicken Is the Only One I’ll Buy
    Groceries
    The flavor! The juiciness!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Apr 27, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This April — These Are the 12 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including vegan mac and cheese, matcha-flavored granola, Greek yogurt cheesecake, and more.
    Su-Jit Lin
    Apr 21, 2022
    This Balsamic Vinegar Is the Top Seller in Europe — And I Totally Get Why
    Groceries
    Luckily for me, it became available in the States this past winter!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Mar 30, 2022
    The $10 Costco Pastries I Go Through Great Lengths to Get
    Groceries
    I'm not a member, so I'm constantly asking friends and family to help me find them!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Mar 19, 2022
    I Tried 47 New Groceries Hitting Shelves This March — These Are the 13 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including new ice creams from three of our favorite brands!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Mar 16, 2022
    11 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Sprouts for the First Time
    Groceries
    Go on Wednesdays!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Feb 25, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This February — These Are the 11 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including frozen pizza bites, cookie dough mixes, and granolas made with regeneratively-farmed oats!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Feb 17, 2022
    20 Store-Bought Desserts You Can Bring (or Send!) to a Chinese New Year Celebration
    Groceries
    Cakes, cookies, ice cream, fruit, and even a few gift boxes!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jan 21, 2022
    I’d Completely Given Up on Instant Coffee — Then I Tried This Barista-Level Brand
    Groceries
    "It’s rich and complex, hearty and aromatic."
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jan 15, 2022
    I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This January — These Are the 18 I’m Most Excited About
    Grocery Spotter
    Including multiple plant-based milks, global flavors, and so many snacks!
    Su-Jit Lin
    Jan 12, 2022