Meet the Content Creators at Bed Bath & Beyond

Get to know the creative minds behind Bed Bath & Beyond’s articles—each with a unique personality, passion, and perspective on home and lifestyle.

Amy Laskin – Director of Content

  • Has lived in her home for 13 years and is still decorating.
  • Her kitchen is “almost done”—she loves to cook and bake (but not clean).

Jen Dennis – Content Development Lead

  • Loves writing about home and travel.
  • Calls herself the ultimate test case for “idiot-proof” recipes—if she can make it, anyone can!

Megan Mostyn-Brown – Writer

  • Obsessed with mid-century modern furniture, wallpaper, and organization.
  • Dreams of owning a claw foot tub and more than one pan.

Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien – Contributor

  • TV host, cookbook author, and Today Show regular.
  • Proud of his “big in taste, small in effort” cooking style.

Bonnie Vengrow – Writer

  • Loves stationery, postmodern art, and claw-footed furniture.
  • Balancing neatness with NYC apartment life alongside her husband, son, and two pets.

Julie Hartigan – Chef & Writer

  • Engineer-turned-chef who writes about cooking and health.
  • Lives in a condo with two little girls, two guinea pigs, and one very patient husband.
  • Follow her on Twitter: @cookingwjulie

Nicola Ruiz – Writer

  • Writes about fashion, style, and decor.
  • Grew up in England and California; now based in NYC.
  • Organizing expert, mom to a 4-year-old, and dog-mom to Chihuahua Lola.

Kate Kelly – Writer

  • Passionate about bedspreads and dinnerware.
  • Currently searching for the perfect rug after her boys ruined the last one.

Lisa Milbrand – Writer

  • Juggles life with one husband, two daughters, and four pets.
  • Loves to throw parties when things are under control at home.

Bonnie McCarthy – Writer

  • Enjoys hunting vintage treasures and collecting California pottery.
  • Loves baking—especially when it rains.

Julie Bawden-Davis – Writer

  • Covers home improvement and lifestyle topics.
  • Admits to buying almost every kitchen gadget she writes about!

Terry Grieco-Kenny – Recipe Developer, Food Writer & Stylist

  • Developed and styled thousands of recipes as a magazine food editor.
  • Contributed to over 15 cookbooks and 10 magazines.
  • Now that her son is away at college, she channels her energy into cooking.