
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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These $9 Hidden Hooks for Stand Mixer Whisks Can Transform Your Shelves into a Bespoke Baking Station InstantlyGive your whisk attachments a curated, accessible, and stylish home in seconds
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Reset Your Kitchen for Spring and Ditch Hidden ‘Forever Chemicals’ with Caraway’s Stunning Ceramic Cookware Set (And Save a Rare $230)It's the perfect time for a kitchen clearout, and this rare discount makes these non-toxic, non-stick pans more accessible than ever
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Are You Drinking Cleaning Residue? 3 Toxic Chemicals to Avoid in Your Coffee Maker Maintenance and What Experts Recommend InsteadIt's a simple switch for instant peace of mind
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I Was Too Scared to Try a Stainless Steel Pan, but I'll Admit I was Wrong – it's the Best Non-Toxic Kitchen Switch I've Made in 7 YearsLearning how to use it properly and having a quality pan has been a game-changer
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Stop Settling for Average Bread – Le Creuset’s New Signature Oval Bread Oven Brings Artisan Bakes Straight to Your KitchenNo matter what your skill level, this cast-iron bread oven almost guarantees bakery-level results at home
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Le Creuset's Modern Heritage Round Dutch Oven Has Made Me a Fan For Life With Its Superior Quality and Delectable ResultsThere's no denying that, even with the new design, Le Creuset will always deliver on extraordinary quality
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I Was Wrong – This $10 Non-Toxic Liner Actually Does Make Air Fryer Cleanup Faster, and I'm Not Mad About ItThey still allow for even crisping, too
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I Predict a Sell-Out! I'm Breaking My No-Spend Month For This Limited Edition Non-Toxic Caraway Mix and Strain Set Before It's GoneThe limited stock of butter yellow stacking bowls and strainers – perfect for non-toxic kitchens – is flying off the shelves already
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I’m a Kitchen Appliances Editor, and This Slim Keurig Is the Space-Saving Hero of My Spring ClearoutIt's wonderfully compact without compromising on features
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Made In’s Cast Iron Dutch Oven Is the Secret to My Best Ever Meals in Over Six Years of CookingIt delivered low-effort meals that my partner dubbed my 'best ever', with only a few minor snags
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Elevate Your Morning Brew With This $27 Porcelain Essential – It’s Plastic-Free, Fast, and FoolproofStreamline mornings and forever chemicals in one fell swoop with this chic addition
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'Non-Toxic Non-Stick’ Is Often a Myth – Experts Explain the Cookware Labels to QuestionFrom 'ceramic' claims to PFAS-free labels, here is how to decode the marketing jargon and invest in cookware that is truly safe for your kitchen
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The New Stainless Steel AeroPress Is the Definitive Upgrade for the Design-Conscious Coffee LoverThis latest arrival marries 18/8 stainless steel with cult-classic technology
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Lodge’s New ‘Road Trip’ Skillets Blend Regional Pride With Heirloom Quality – They're a Collector's DreamCovering all 50 states plus Washington D.C., these commemorative skillets are launching between now and 2028
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Your Morning Eggs Just Got an Upgrade – Field Company Has Launched the Ultimate Pan for Effortless Sunny-Side-UpsFried, scrambled, or omelette – no matter how you take yours, this cast iron pan is made for perfect eggs
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Stop Compromising on Your Cappuccino – This $50 Gadget Makes Barista-Level Foam in 30 SecondsEnjoy micro-foamed milk fast, whether you're commuting, in the office, or living in a small home without the space for lots of extra kitchen tools
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The Does-Everything Our Place Always Pan Now Comes in Powder Blue – And We Predict This Non-Toxic Bestseller Will Be Out of Stock FastThe gorgeous Forget-Me-Not Blue collection will sell out before you can say 'pass me the spatula'
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The Rumors Are True: Le Creuset Is Retiring Two ‘Fan-Favorite’ Colors – and We Found the Last Pieces Still in StockIt's the end of an era: Say goodbye to Shallot and Caribbean
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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 ThriftingVintage 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 MinutesCreate café-quality foam in next to no time
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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 CostShoppers 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 WithIt'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 HomeMy partner hailed it the 'best coffee he's ever had at home', and honestly, I found it meditative to use
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Love Le Creuset but Not the Price? STAUB's Stacking Alternative Is $285 Less per PanThis stacking, great-value set of three is the perfect substitute for space-starved kitchens
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