Latest articles by Helen McCue
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Zwilling Enfinigy Drip Coffee Maker review – one of the sleekest models on the marketThe Zwilling Enfinigy Drip Coffee Maker is a simple, streamlined coffee maker that looks great and makes a delicious coffee
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Smeg ECF01 espresso machine review – perfect for small spaces, but is it worth the splurge?The Smeg espresso machine is the epitome of retro design. It looks beautiful and is simple to use. It makes good coffee, but is it worth the price?
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Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker review: an excellent stand mixer for home bakersOur experts tested the Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker stand mixer out on a range of different cakes, frostings, meringues, and bread doughs.
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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine – a Dyson that can also mopThe Dyson V15s Detect Submarine brings Dyson power to mopping. I tested it on a combination of wood floors, LVT floors, slate tiles, and stone tiles.
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Dyson Gen5detect review - I've tested more than 100 vacuums, this is the bestThe Dyson Gen5detect is the best vacuum in the world, but it's very expensive
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Vitamix A2300 review – a near-perfect all-round blenderIt's almost as cheap as a Vitamix gets, but does the Vitamix A2300 live up to the brand? I tested it on smoothies, ice, dips, and even butter to find out.
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Blendtec Designer 625 reviewA fuss-free blender that effortlessly blitzes everything in its path
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How to grill pork tenderloinSkip the heavy, fatty meats, and enjoy this delicate lean grilled tenderloin instead.
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How to cook bacon in an air fryerAir frying bacon is the best way to do it, saving you time and lowering fat and cholesterol. Here's how to do it.
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How to cook brisket in a slow cookerThe easy way to cook tasty melt-in-the-mouth brisket
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How to grill salmonIt's a little daunting, but smoky salmon cooked on a grill is one of the best meals you can make at home
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How to cook a sweet potato in a microwaveMicrowaving cooking has a bad rep, but microwaves are the perfect appliance for cooking potatoes. Here's how to cook a sweet potato in a microwave
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How to grill asparagusAsparagus is always tasty, but it kicks up a gear when you cook it on a grill. Here's how
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How to make fried chicken in an air fryerFried chicken is a classic, but it can be greasy and laborious to cook. Fried chicken in an air fryer, is fast, fuss-free, and much less greasy.
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How to cook bacon in a microwave: a step-by step guideIt sounds like it shouldn't work, but cooking bacon in the microwave is a fast, fuss free method of cooking crispy bacon
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Ooni Koda 12 pizza oven review: reliable gas garden ovenThe Ooni Koda 12 ditches the traditional wood pellets for reliable gas – but can it deliver the same flavor?
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Ooni Fyra 12 review: a small but mighty oven for authentic pizzasThe Ooni Fyra offers an easy way to become a pro at traditional wood fired pizza
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Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender review: is Vitamix's basic blender worth it?We put the Vitamix E310 Explorian to the test to see if this entry-level blender is as good as the rest of the brand
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid review: is this their best multicooker yet?Instant Pot has outdone itself with its latest and greatest multi-cooker that really can do everything
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Instant Pot Duo Plus review: an electric pressure cooker for easy one-pot mealsAn affordable and versatile countertop cooker with multiple uses
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Levoit VortexIQ 40 Cordless Stick Vacuum reviewIt’s a low-cost cord-free vacuum, but the Levoit VortexIQ 40 doesn’t feel like a budget option
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Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven reviewThe Cuisinart TOA-60 Air Fryer Toaster Oven is an air fryer, toaster, oven, and broiler in one, but the capacity means it’s best for small households.
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NutriBullet Blender Combo reviewThe NutriBullet Blender Combo comes with everything you need to blend large and personal drinks, but it lacks the preset modes you'll find on premium models
