
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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'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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Honeycomb Decor Appliances? The Whimsical 2026 Kitchen Trend You Didn’t See ComingIt 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 NowYou can still enjoy convenient coffee without sacrificing essential space
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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 ForMove 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 OffCook 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 LovedI'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 ItA 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 OffSave space without sacrificing prepping power with this appliance that can also grind your coffee and spices
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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
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I’ll Never Settle for Ordinary Oven Trays Again – Caraway Just Launched More Non-Toxic Gems with Its Bakeware+ CollectionThe 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 AnywhereSkip 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 KitchensLittle 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 KitchenIn 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 FastJust 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 OverwhelmIt's 'psychologically protective', experts say
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5 Kitchen Spots Professional Cleaners Skip Weekly – And What Actually Matters InsteadSave yourself time each week and stop cleaning these areas. Save them for your deep clean
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This Laundry Mistake Is Making Your Clothes Wear Out Fast – Cleaning Pros Reveal the Easy FixIt's music to our ears
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I Finally Keep My Home Tidy With Ease Using the ‘Complete Journey’ Organizing Method – It's Simple, Fast, and EffectiveIt's the mindset shift that helps keep your home tidy
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Mold Can Begin Growing in Just 24 Hours, so Snowstorm-Hit Homeowners Warned To Dry Out Hidden Moisture, FastTimely action is vital for preventing hidden mold after extreme weather and snow
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Extreme Weather Revealed These 3 Costly Home Weak Spots in 2025 – Reinforce Yours Now Before It’s Too LateTaking action now will help you avoid bigger disasters and costly repairs on these common weak spots
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