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. Since then, she has spent time cooking with Le Creuset's expert chefs and product testers.
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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This New KitchenAid Design Series Mixer Looks Straight Out of a Winter Fairytale – Meet LuminaireThe new glass bowl makes perfect use of the Artisan Plus integrated light
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I Tried the Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer and Was Blown Away by the Convenience – It's the Best Combo Fryer I've SeenMerging two convenience appliances into one makes for a workhorse you can't regret
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Aarke Just Gave Its Best-Selling Coffee Maker a Calming Matte White Finish – It’s as Practical as It Is BeautifulThe elegant white colorway taps into some of 2026's top colors of the year
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I’m Eyeing ALDI’s New Crofton Cast Iron Collection for Fall Hosting – It's Le Creuset Style Without the Heirloom Price TagIt brings the charm of classic French cookware for under $30
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16 Beautiful Bakeware Finds for Fall Baking – From Everyday Classics to Showstopping BakesWhether you're hosting or baking for fun, this seasonal selection has everything you need
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I’m Reconsidering Silicone Air Fryer Liners – This Versatile Glass Upgrade Makes Weeknight Cooking Feel EffortlessSafe for air fryers, ovens, and the microwave, it's the perfect multifunctional alternative
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I Tried the Falcon Enamelware Bake Set – It’s the Non-Toxic, No-Fuss Classic I’ll Keep for YearsIt's truly one of the most versatile sets I've tested
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This Smart Brownie Pan Is My New Fall Meal-Prep Secret – It Will Be a Lifesaver During Hectic Holiday HostingMade for desserts, this pre-divided tin will make pre-portioning a breeze
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I Tested the Le Creuset Pumpkin Dutch Oven to See If It Lives up to the Hype – It’s the Fall Essential I’d Actually BuyIt's a must-have if you love fall
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Ice Cream Season Doesn’t End With Summer – The Ninja Scoop & Swirl Is the Fall Dessert Essential I Never Knew I NeededHomemade ice cream with a warm apple pie? Yes please
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Ninja's New Non-Toxic NeverQuit Ceramic Cookware Could Set a New Standard for Non-Stick – And It's Some of the Prettiest YetPlus, the matching NeverDull Knife Set completes any hardworking home kitchen
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I Found the Caraway Cookware Color That Works for Every Season – It’s Perfect for Year-Round HostingMake the most of this chic Crate & Barrel exclusive
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These $21 Souper Cubes Make Food Storage Effortless This Soup Season – They're the Easy Fall Meal-Prep Hack I’m Relying onI’m not sure there’s a more satisfying meal-prep upgrade
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Forget High-Maintenance Wood – This Sub-$20 Non-Toxic Cutting Board Is Plastic-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, and Knife-FriendlyIt's the affordable upgrade that makes cooking cleaner
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Meet Le Creuset’s ‘Onyx’ – The Moody New Hue Bringing Instant Elegance to Halloween HostingThis new drop is perfect for spooky season (and beyond)
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I Put Ooni’s Halo Core Spiral Mixer to the Test, and It Seriously Raised My Standards for Stand Mixers – It’s Almost Impossible to FaultI have tested plenty of stand mixers, but this one raised the bar
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My Favorite Nutribullet Blender Is $20 Off – and It Makes Holiday Hosting Prep Faster, Easier, and Less MessyIt's 20% off in the Labor Day sales
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My Heavy Cookware Was Destroying My Cabinets – This $35 Rack Finally Gave My Pans a Proper HomeIt keeps bulky pieces organized and easier to access
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Ninja Just Made Water Filtration Chic – The HydraSense Is the Countertop Upgrade Taking Non-Toxic Kitchens to the Next LevelSay goodbye to bulky plastic pitchers
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This Retro Our Place Air Fryer Is as Beautiful as It Is Clever – And It's Under $270 for Labor DayIt's a rare appliance we'd happily leave on display
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The Homes & Gardens' Complete Guide to Air FryersAs a team, we're big fans of using air fryers at home. Our Kitchen Appliances & Cookware Editor Chiana Dickson, chef Lydia, and our team of expert testers have carefully investigated every type, size, and style of air fryer to bring you all the know-how you need, not just to buy the best one for your cooking needs, but to use it to its full potential, too
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I Tried the AeroPress Steel and Was Blown Away by How Easy It Is to Use – It's The Premium Pick for Coffee Connoisseurs on the GoIs it worth the upgrade from the original?
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I Tried Made In's Seasoned Cast Iron – It's Beautiful, Non-Toxic, and Surprisingly Low-Stick, but Seriously HeavyThese versatile, vintage-style pans are perfect for indoor and outdoor cooking
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Le Creuset Reveals Château as Its Fall 2026 Color – This 'Versatile Neutral' Works Beautifully Year-RoundClassically French stone rooftops inspire this enduring shade
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