
Chiana Dickson
Chiana is the kitchen appliances editor at Homes & Gardens. With a longstanding interest in non-toxic living, her work focuses on helping readers make practical, informed choices for their homes, especially when it comes to everyday kitchen and household essentials. Much of her content is shaped by hands-on experience, testing products and ideas in real home settings to assess how they perform in day-to-day life.
Outside of work, the kitchen is the heart of her home. Having cooked and baked since childhood with her baking-extraordinaire Mom, and taking casual cooking classes from as young as 12, she spends most weekends experimenting with new recipes and baking up a storm for her friends. Living in a chronically ill gym-centric household means she is always on the lookout for health-conscious, non-toxic options for her cooking space, helping others to create healthier habits, too.
Latest articles by Chiana Dickson
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I Never Thought Vintage Pans Would Be The Perfect Replacement For Toxic Non-Stick Cookware Until This Expert Proved Me Wrong – This is What You Need to Know When Thrifting
Vintage cookware was built to last, they explain
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The $10 Handheld Gadget That Makes Your Drip Coffee Taste Like a $7 Latte At Home in Minutes
Create café-quality foam in next to no time
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Best Non-Toxic Coffee Makers – Tried-and-Tested Glass, Stainless Steel, and BPA-Free Picks
BPA and PFAS free, for a healthier morning routine and great tasting coffee
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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'It's on Regular Rotation' – This $35 IKEA Cast Iron Pan Works 'Just as Well' as More Expensive Brands at a Fraction of the Cost
Shoppers adore this budget-pick
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The One Toxic Kitchen Appliance Experts Warn You to Get Rid of This Spring – And What to Replace It With
It's a simple swap for an instantly healthier morning routine
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I Tested the Non-Toxic Bialetti Venus Coffee Maker and Loved the Simplicity It Brings for Great Espresso-Style Coffee at Home
My partner hailed it the 'best coffee he's ever had at home', and honestly, I found it meditative to use
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Love Le Creuset but Not the Price? STAUB's Stacking Alternative Is $285 Less per Pan
This stacking, great-value set of three is the perfect substitute for space-starved kitchens
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Honeycomb Decor Appliances? The Whimsical 2026 Kitchen Trend You Didn’t See Coming
It is the cutest trend I have seen for appliances and cookware this year, and the beauty is that it's actually timeless
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This Compact Keurig Coffee Maker is Perfect for Cramped Counters, and Has $40 Off Now
You can still enjoy convenient coffee without sacrificing essential space
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Concerned About Chemical Leaching? I Tested the Best Non-Toxic Cookware That Won’t Flake on You
We've tested hundreds of pans; these are the best non-toxic brands to invest in
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KitchenAid’s 2026 'Utterly Timeless' Color of the Year Is Here – And It Might Be the Chic Refresh Your Kitchen’s Been Waiting For
Move over neutrals: Spearmint is KitchenAid’s 2026 statement shade
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This XL Typhur Non-Toxic Air Fryer Makes Easy, Fast Meals for Big Families, and the Tray Is Dishwasher Safe – Now $150 Off
Cook everything you need to in one go with minimal shaking for easy family meal times
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Practical Non-Toxic Pans are Rarely Cheap, But This Editor-Approved Pan Is $30 Off Right Now – It's The Durable 'Value for Money' Pick our Expert Chef Loved
I'm taking advantage to finally upgrade my cookware
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Stop Wasting Money on Flimsy Toxic Coffee Makers – Upgrade to This Editor-Approved Non-Toxic Stainless Steel Brewer That Actually Lasts (And Snag $22 Off While You Can)
Treat yourself to a machine that will last, and won't frustrate you
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This Simple Dime Trick Solves the Most Frustrating KitchenAid Problem Instantly – You Don’t Need a Fancy Toolkit to Do It
A pro baker swears by this trick, and it takes just seconds
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One Compact Appliance Instead of Two Bulky Ones: Nutribullet’s Blender-Processor Combo Is Now $65 Off
Save space without sacrificing prepping power with this appliance that can also grind your coffee and spices
By Chiana Dickson Published
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The Best Expert-Tested Cold Press Juicers to Keep You Healthy and Hydrated Year-Round
The best options for maximum flavor and vitamins
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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This $30-Off Ninja Glass Air Fryer Delivers Before Super Bowl for Fast, Easy Game-Day Food (But You Must Order Today)
Order today for game-day delivery or pick it up in store
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I’ll Never Settle for Ordinary Oven Trays Again – Caraway Just Launched More Non-Toxic Gems with Its Bakeware+ Collection
The new set makes baking even safer
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The $35 AeroPress Original Is a Valentine’s Day Gift Coffee Lovers Will Actually Use – Brew Rich, Smooth Coffee Anywhere
Skip cliché gifts and get them something they will use
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Keep Your Health Kick Going in February With $18 Off This Compact Ninja Blender That's Perfect for Small Kitchens
Little but powerful and perfect for tiny kitchens or limited countertop space
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Le Creuset’s Valentine’s Cookware Is My Go-To for Romantic February Cooking – and Too Good to Hide Away, Even in a Tiny Kitchen
In my tiny kitchen, it's great to have cookware I don't have to keep hidden in a cabinet
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How Living With Clutter Can Affect Your Health – And Easy Ways to Clear the Mess Fast
Just a few small changes can have an immediate positive impact on the body and mind
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The ‘Calm Limit’ Organizing Method Helps Me Keep My Home Tidy Without Perfectionism or Overwhelm
It's 'psychologically protective', experts say
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