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 $6 Countertop Mat Made My Blender Remarkably Quiet – It's the Smartest Kitchen Upgrade I’ve Made This YearIt only took minutes to make the appliance I love using in the summer heat more early-morning- and guest-friendly
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IKEA's $7 Sleek and Durable Stainless Steel Containers Are Replacing My Heavy Glass Food Storage AffordablyThese tough but light containers are the perfect non-toxic food storage upgrade
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If You Hate Waiting for the Grill to Heat, This Flat-Top Le Creuset Gem Is the Faster Fix to Easier HostingIt's the indoor-outdoor solution I can rely on all year
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The Surprising Reason Your Induction Pan Buzzes – Plus the Simple Fix Most People MissIt's likely that your cookware is to blame, experts say
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This Clever Portable Induction Stove Helps You Cook Without Sweltering in the Kitchen This Summer – and Keeps Heat Out of Your HomeIt's the quick fix to keeping your kitchen cool when cooking
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If You Only Buy One Le Creuset Piece, Make It This One – It’s $170 Off Right NowIf you have been waiting to invest in heritage, now is the time
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AeroPress' Sleek Clear Coffee Press Is Replacing My Bulky Coffee Maker This Memorial Day – It Looks Perfect in Small KitchensIt is the perfect pick for small spaces or those on the move
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I Tried The Le Creuset Essential Stainless Steel Frying Pan and Found It to Be Just That − It's Now an Everyday Essential I Can't Live WithoutAcing almost every test I threw at it, Le Creuset has shown it has perfected more than just Dutch ovens
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Zwilling Milano Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Review – It Changed My Mind About Using CeramicSeamless cooking has changed my mind on ceramic pans, but I do have a few concerns
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This Exceptionally Quiet Typhur Air Fryer Was Built for Big-Batch Cooking and Features a Self-Cleaning Design – and It’s a Massive $160 Off Right NowWith 15 functions in one, it is one of our favorites for entertaining guests and easy daily cooking for families
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Keurig’s Compact K-Mini Coffee Maker Is a Game-Changer for Small Kitchens With Limited Counter Space – and It’s $30 Off Right NowIt's the quiet hero for small, busy kitchens
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The Hidden Reason Pizza Stones Crack After a Season Outdoors – And the Long-Lasting Fix to Ensure Artisanal Pizza Year after YearThere's a simple fix to extend the life of your appliance
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The Simple Reason Your Grill Isn’t Producing Restaurant-Quality Sear Marks – And the Chef-Approved $9 Quick Fix to Elevate Your HostingThis extra bit of care will work wonders
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Pro Chefs Swear by These $7 Non-Toxic Food Prep Pods to Make Summer Cooking with Guests in the House Fast and EasyIt's a fast fix for flustered hosting
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Fresh Ice In Just 6 Minutes – The Countertop Ice Maker That Will Banish Emergency Grocery Runs at Every Summer PartyIt's under $70 for a limited time, too
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Made In’s Stunning Cast Iron Debut Is Here – Chef-Inspired Details and Vintage Touches Will Make It Your New Go-To PanThe handcrafted cast iron is designed for indoor and outdoor cooking, and has been thoughtfully designed for maximum versatility and performance
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The Latest Ninja SLUSHi Twist Is the Most Fun Hosting Upgrade I Have Ever Seen – No Wonder It's Already Selling OutIt's already a day-one sell-out, but you won't want to miss the next drop
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I Tried the Fun Ninja SLUSHi Max Ahead of Summer – It's the Perfect Quiet Hosting Upgrade for Fast, Cool Drinks and Now a Countertop StapleIt has a large footprint, but it's worth every inch of space it takes up for the cooling treats it quickly makes
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I Just Got My Hands on the Ninja SLUSHi – Don’t Worry About the Size, It’s Worth Every Inch for Summer Cocktails and TreatsI was pleasantly surprised by how lovely it looks on my counter
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No Outdoor Kitchen? Don't Fret – This Portable Induction Burner Keeps Yard Hosting SocialIt's quick, safe, and affordable
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From Backyard to Beach House, This Portable Pizza Oven Delivers Artisanal Results Anywhere – And It's $100 Off Right NowIt's the perfect tried-and-true set up for anywhere hosting
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This Is the Le Creuset Serving Dish Designers Use to Go Straight from Oven to Mother's Day Table, Saving You Coveted Storage SpaceBetter yet, it is on sale just in time for Mother's Day
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SMEG’s Color of the Year Is a Steer Away from Its Usual Bold Retro Hues – Here’s Why It’s the Perfect Pick for Our Kitchens in 2026It's the tangible 'sense of calm' we need for 2026
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KitchenAid’s New Compact Espresso Machine Promises Café-Quality Coffee Without the Counter Clutter – It's Quick, Quiet, and Seriously ChicIt's perfectly intuitive to make exceptional espresso, simple
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