Maggie Shi
Maggie Shi is a deputy editor at RealSimple.com, where she covers food, money, and work & life. She's never met a vegetable she didn't like and is obsessed with anything edible, which currently includes breakfast tacos, boiled peanuts, and hot lobster rolls (extra meat, lots of butter, and a toasty bun, please).



Previous roles include stints at Epicurious, the Food Network, Martha Stewart, and (oddly) MTV. She lives in New York City but fantasizes about a house on the Maine coast and hopes to fulfill her dream of going clamming someday.

Recent Posts By Maggie Shi

In the Garden of Beasts: Parts 4 and 5

October 12, 2012 | By | Comments (5)

In the next few chapters, we really see tensions between Germany and the U.S. grow stronger as Hitler’s power intensifies and poor Ambassador Dodd is once again caught in the middle. We also see how life in Germany is spinning out of control: the controversial Reichstag arson trial,  increasing discrimination against Jews, and escalating surveillance/spying and paranoia among the German […]

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Month of Dinners Blog Relay Day 17: Turkey Cutlet Sandwiches With Oven Fries

October 9, 2012 | By | Comments (0)

It’s my turn to pick up the baton (Knife? Spatula? Apron?) in our Month of Dinners Blog Relay. I made the Turkey Cutlet Sandwiches With Oven Fries, a recipe that far exceeded my expectations. My sandwich-making skills are pretty straightforward—layer on some cold cuts, cheese, mustard or some type of tasty spread (no mayo, please), lettuce and tomato, and maybe […]

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In the Garden of Beasts: Parts 1, 2, and 3

October 5, 2012 | By | Comments (9)

Hi, Bookies! Hope you’re enjoying the book so far. I admit, it started off a little slowly for me, but once the Dodds got settled in Germany things really started to pick up. As the book went on, I was surprised that we got very little about Mrs. Dodd. I wanted to hear more from her unique perspective, and I […]

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Welcome to the October Book Club

September 28, 2012 | By | Comments (0)

Hello, Bookies! I’m Maggie Shi, deputy editor for RealSimple.com, somewhat-obsessive pinner on a few of the Real Simple Pinterest boards, and semi-delinquent blogger over in the food section of Simply Stated. I’m excited to be leading my second book club discussion (in October, my favorite month!) and am eager to jump into Erik Larson’s In the Garden of Beasts. I […]

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Tips for Healthier Cooking (Without Sacrificing Flavor)

August 30, 2012 | By | Comments (0)

Where can you drizzle prickly pear syrup on your morning oatmeal, spread carrot peanut butter on your toast, or feast on grilled quail with peach chutney and desert sage rice pilaf? The breathtaking Red Mountain Resort in Ivins, Utah. In between hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and massages, you can also dine deliciously on surprisingly healthful cuisine (all the menu […]

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A Fantastic Summer Side: Tomato, Feta, and Arugula Salad

August 16, 2012 | By | Comments (7)

I’ve been a little obsessed with Pinterest lately; it’s a great way to find inspiration for new recipes and creative twists on old favorites. I made this super-easy salad recently for a brunch, basing it loosely off a recipe I’d pinned a couple weeks earlier. The original recipe called for just tomatoes, gorgonzola, and red onion, but I mixed it […]

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The Perfect 3-Ingredient Summer Salad

July 26, 2012 | By | Comments (0)

Now that peaches are in season, it’s the perfect time to make this incredibly easy and delicious summer salad. Best of all, this Peach, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad only has three ingredients—not counting olive oil, salt, and pepper. All you need are fresh peaches (make sure they’re as ripe as possible), some basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella. Use the absolute […]

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Gail Simmons on Her New Book, Food Blogs, and Her Secret Sauce

June 24, 2012 | By | Comments (2)

You probably know Gail Simmons as the sweet but tough judge on Top Chef. Or maybe you’ve seen her hosting the show’s spinoff, Top Chef: Just Desserts. But as Gail reveals in her recently released memoir, Talking With My Mouth Full, it was a long, difficult culinary journey to get to where she is today—including attending culinary school, working as […]

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3 Favorite Snacks That Are Healthier Than Potato Chips

June 22, 2012 | By | Comments (2)

When I’m in the mood for a savory snack, I try to avoid junk food and keep it somewhat healthy. Don’t get me wrong—I love Doritos, Fritos, and Pringles (I’m human, after all), but thankfully I also love popcorn, almonds, and pretzels and can usually avoid temptation when necessary. But when I’m craving something a little more exciting that’s still […]

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It’s National Lobster Day!

June 15, 2012 | By | Comments (2)

There’s a holiday for pretty much every food out there—peanut butter cookies, lasagna, zucchini, candy apples…just name a food, and you can find a “holiday” for it. Today, however, I’m particularly excited because June 15 is officially National Lobster Day, and lobster happens to be my favorite food. I recently took a trip to my beloved Maine where I managed […]

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