Laura Honey
Laura is our eCommerce editor. Before Homes & Gardens she studied English at Oxford University. Alongside her studies, she qualified as a barista and trained as a master perfumer. This makes her our certified expert for all things coffee, candles, and fragrance. Laura has worked for luxury retail brands, reinforcing the importance of quality and style over quantity and fads. She looks for products which have been designed with thoughtful finishes. The secret to her heart is simplicity in products, in style and, of course, in your homes and gardens.
Latest articles by Laura Honey
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Best cold brew coffee maker 2024: tested by a barista for the perfect cold drink
If you want sweeter, smoother coffee, you'll need one of the best cold brew coffee makers. These have been tested and approved by me, a barista
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KitchenAid has cut the cord on their new range of kitchen appliances – here's everything you need to know
The new KitchenAid Go Cordless range works with one rechargeable battery. Here's everything you need to know about these convenient appliances
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Food processor vs food chopper: which is best for texture, taste, and price
As an expert tester, I can settle the food processor vs food chopper debate. They're both incredibly useful kitchen appliances, but have key differences
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How we test food processors – the H&G reviews process to find the best of the best
If you want to know how we test food processors on versatility, quality, efficiency, and performance, here's everything you need to know
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Best ramen bowls 2024: for ramen, udon, and phở
The best ramen bowls celebrate the flavors, textures, and cultural traditions that come with udon and phở. Our experts have searched the internet to find the best.
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Best bowls 2024 – selected by experts for pasta, soups, and more
The best bowls are all the dinnerware you need. From pastas and salads to desserts and cereal, they cover every meal. Our experts found the best for each food.
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De'Longhi Rivelia review – possibly the best (expensive) bean-to-cup machine you can buy
The De'Longhi Rivelia is a family-friendly machine can make a range of hot and cold coffees. When I put it to the test, I found it exceptional, but expensive
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Le Creuset's new summer color, pêche, is on sale right now – these are our top picks
Le Creuset has launched a new colorway, pêche and it's available in their best-selling stoneware and cast iron. Here are the best discounts now on offer
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You can get nearly $100 off a KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer this Way Day – here's how
We found a deal that saves nearly $100 on a KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer, which is arguably one of the best on the market. Here's how to snap up a saving
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AeroPress has just released 5 new colorful coffee makers – I want one for every kind of drink
AeroPress has launched five new colors of their Clear coffee maker. It was a sell-out in pink, so here's everything you need to know
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What's the difference between a toaster oven and a countertop oven? We asked the experts
Our experts dive into the toaster oven vs countertop oven debate, explaining the pros and cons of each different way to cook
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How to choose a toaster oven to save space, money, and time
Our experts share their advice for how to choose a toaster oven that will suit your kitchen, whether you want a small and simple option or something more elaborate
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How we test toaster ovens – behind the scenes of H&G's testing process
If you're wondering how we test toaster ovens to find the best models on the market, you're in for a treat. Here are all the details of our reviewing processes
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Best immersion blender 2024: top hand blenders tested by our experts
We put the best immersion blenders through their paces for tasty smoothies and delicious soups
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Fragrance layering: how scent-scaping can transform your home and wellness
Fragrance layering – also called fragrance zoning or scent-scaping – is the new at-home wellness trend you need to know about
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What's the difference between a toaster and a toaster oven? Experts explain
Our experts answer the toaster vs toaster oven debate. We answer whether it's worth buying a toaster oven if you have a toaster and more.
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Our resident barista just improved 'The Ultimate AeroPress Recipe' – here's how
We asked our resident barista to improve on James Hoffman's Ultimate AeroPress Recipe. Here's how to make the most delicious coffee with your AeroPress
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Bamix immersion blender review – timelessly elegant and a treat to use
Our experts put the Bamix immersion blender to the test, using it to whizz up soups, smoothies, nut butters, and more. Here's what we thought
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Is this better than a SodaStream? Sage InFizz review
We tested the Sage InFizz to see how well it works. This is one of the best sparkling water makers, but it can also carbonate wine, juice, and more
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Get 45% off De'Longhi, Nespresso, and more in Bloomingdale's coffee maker sale – these are the deals that will sell out fast
We asked a barista to pick the best coffee maker deals on offer in Bloomingdale's sale. They found discounts on De'Longhi, Nespresso, and more
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Moccamaster has made 2,000 diamond edition coffee makers – here's how to get your hands on one
Technivorm Moccamaster has launched a limited edition diamond version of the KGBV Select. One of the best drip coffee makers on the market just got even more special
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Nespresso is launching paper coffee capsules and they're going to change how you drink coffee
Nespresso has launched paper coffee capsules. Now you can drink quick coffee with a clear sustainability conscience. Here's everything you need to know
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Our appliance experts explain how to choose a toaster that suits your kitchen
Here's advice from the experts on how to choose a toaster. We cover everything from aesthetics to functions, as well as price, size, and more
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How we test toasters – everything you need to know about what goes on in our expert's kitchens
We go deep into the details of how we test toasters to make sure that you're picking the best toaster for your kitchen
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