
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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The New SMEG Stand Mixer Could Be the Upgrade Your Kitchen Needs – Home Bakers Will Love ItFrom dense doughs to delicate batters, the SMEG Forte and Classico models can handle it all
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Replace Bitter, Uneven Espresso with a Smooth, Delectable Shot at Home – Baristas Love This $32 Needle Tool for Elevated BrewingTransform your espresso results from even the most affordable machine with this single tool
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David Beckham Has Just Designed a Stylish Limited-Edition Coffee Maker With Ninja – It's a Chic, Five-Star Upgrade for Your CountertopIt's one of two new colors launching for the brand
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I Just Got My Hands on the New Compact Gozney Arc Lite Outdoor Pizza Oven for My Small Yard – I Can't Wait to Try This Summer Crowd-PleaserLaunched in March this year, the new Lite model offers artisanal pizza on a smaller footprint
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Finally, a Chic Coffee Maker that Will Fit in My Tiny Kitchen – SMEG's Latest All-in-One Brings Retro Style to Cramped SpacesWith built-in storage, it is perfect for small homes
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Breville’s Latest Launch Is Kelly Wearstler-Approved – These Iconic Mixed-Metal Kitchen Appliances Effortlessly Blend Style and FunctionAvailable exclusively at Williams-Sonoma, it’s the designer-approved way to bring ‘sublimely functional’ small appliances into your kitchen
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The $22 Solution Induction Stove Owners Swear by to Keep Cooktops Scratch-Free – And It Works InstantlyInduction stove mats are perfect for keeping your stove protected and looking brand new
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De’Longhi's New Next Generation Coffee Maker Is Like Having a Personal Barista at Home – It Takes the Guesswork Out of Home-Brew CoffeeIt proves that artisan coffee doesn't have to be complicated
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Le Creuset’s Prettiest Spring Color Is Back After 6 Years in Retirement – Bring an Artful Touch of Provence to Your Table Before It Sells OutA long-time fan favourite, some pieces in this ombré, limited edition revival are already out of stock
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Replacing Your Low Smoke Point Oil Is the Key to Perfectly Seasoned Cast Iron – Professional Chefs Reveal the Ideal SwapIt's a simple swap for uncomplicated cast-iron cooking
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This ‘Heat Ring’ Mistake Is Ruining Your Cast Iron Sear – How to Stop Sticking and Burning in SecondsPatience is the name of the game
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IKEA’s $6 Jute Storage Bags Are a Simple Way to Cut Waste and Keep Food Fresh This SummerThey're a more effective, more sustainable alternative to plastic
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The Ninja Blendboss Tumbler Blender Is My New Morning Essential – It’s Speedy, Reliable, and ChicIt is one of the most fun-looking appliances I have seen in years
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IKEA’s Limited Edition Basket Cooler Is This Summer’s Chicest Picnic Essential – It’s the Stylish Cooler Box Upgrade You NeedIt's the prettiest cooler I've ever seen
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Stop Using This Oil in Your Air Fryer – It Can Smoke, Burn, and Even Spark a Fire (Plus, What to Use Instead)The right swap makes food crispier and safer
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I Didn't Expect to Love These Le Creuset Cookware Protectors – They Make Such A Difference to My Small Kitchen Storage, Now I Won't Live Without ThemSimple but mighty, they are a surprising addition that I have come to love for my small storage space
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This Grocery Store Staple Shouldn’t Go Anywhere Near Your High-End Coffee Maker – Here’s Why Experts Say the Mistake Can Be Costly (and What to Use Instead)It's a simple mistake that could lead to a new appliance
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KitchenAid's New Artisan Plus Stand Mixer Turns an Everyday Kitchen Into a Professional Bakery – It's Everything I Need to Ace my Spring HostingIt's the biggest upgrade since 1955
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I Thought I'd Ruined My Stainless Steel Pan Until Le Creuset’s Top Chefs Taught Me This 60-Second Lemon TrickThis 60-second non-toxic cleaning trick fixed my tired pan without harsh chemicals
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I Just Got My Hands On the New Ninja Blendboss Tumbler Blender – It’s Like If Stanley Cups and NutriBullet Had a BabyThe colors are some of the most fun I have seen on a recent appliance
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I Never Considered My Colander Could Be A Source Of Toxicity In My Kitchen – This Simple $15 Switch Could Be The Key To Healthier CookingI swapped all my pans, but forgot this essential finishing piece
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Stop Making Family-Sized Meals in Tiny Air Fryers – Our Place’s Non-Toxic XL Countertop Savior Has Never Been CheaperThis beautiful, versatile appliance can replace several others, helping you reclaim vital space in your kitchen and stop cooking in batches
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HexClad’s New Japanese-Inspired Pan Brings Professional Precision to Home Cooking – If You’re Fast Enough to Get OneThe culinary art of Japanese cooking has never been so accessible, but hurry, these HexClad additions are limited edition
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Stop Overpaying for Takeout Pizza – This Indoor Chefman Oven Makes Restaurant-Quality Slices in MinutesWith a rare $300 off, you can now make 800°F Neapolitan pizzas on your kitchen counter
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