Latest articles by Lydia Hayman
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How to Choose the Best Blender – The Only Types and Brands I'd Spend My Own Money On After Testing DozensAfter years of blending smoothies, soups, and frozen drinks, I’m breaking down prices and performance to help you find your perfect match
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Martha Stewart's Go-To Summer Hosting Essential Is under $50 – It's Exactly What Your Outdoor Table Is MissingWith a rare seasonal discount dropping the appliance to its lowest price, it has never been easier to recreate Martha's elegant tablescape
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Best Non-Toxic Coffee Makers – Tried-and-Tested Glass, Stainless Steel, and BPA-Free PicksThese are the BPA- and PFAS-free coffee makers for every taste, budget, and space
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Concerned About Chemical Leaching? I Tested the Best Non-Toxic Cookware That Won’t Flake on YouOur chefs and cookware experts have tested hundreds of pans to find the best non-toxic brands worth investing in
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The 6 Best Blender Food Processor Combos – Tried and Tested to Find Your New Kitchen Sous ChefOur team prepped onions, blended smoothies, and even mashed potatoes to find the best multifunctional machines on the market
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The Best Induction Cookware 2026 – The 6 Most Stylish, Lightweight, and Efficient optionsTried and tested by our experts, these cookware picks are the best for any induction stove
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Best cast iron cookware – a chef's guide to building an heirloom collectionOur kitchen appliances editor tested the best cast iron cookware – from skillets and Dutch ovens to baking dishes – to find the perfect pieces for your kitchen
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Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers 2026 – Our Expert Tested PicksWith guidance from board-certified toxicologists and medical experts, my team and I have tested over 50 air fryers to identify the best PFAS-free models
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How to Choose the Best Coffee Maker for Your Routine – Our Expert Baristas Spent 1000s of Hours Testing, So You Don't Have ToWe've tested every type of coffee maker, and every brew method, to find the right machine for you
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The 6 Best Coffee Grinders 2026 Recommended by Baristas and Tested by Our Appliance ExpertsI tested nine coffee grinders across five brewing methods – French press, drip coffee, espresso, Moka pot, and AeroPress – to find the best ones on the market
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The 8 Best Dutch Ovens for Even Cooking and Decades of Use – From Heirloom Brands to Affordable AlternativesFor home cooks, a good Dutch Oven is an investment that will bring you exceptional meals and easy cleanup for years to come
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I Tested the Best Air Fryer Liners in Silicone, Paper, and Ceramic to Find the Ones Worth Buying (and Which to Skip)From silicone baskets to paper sheets, I've tested every option to find the best air fryer liners and the ones to avoid
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The 9 Best Drip Coffee Makers – Tested For Delicious, Easy Brews to Suit Any RoutineWe've been busy testing the best drip coffee makers from Moccamaster, Breville, OXO, De'Longhi, and Smeg to bring you this list
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The Best Expert-Tested Cold Press Juicers to Keep You Healthy and Hydrated Year-RoundThe best options for maximum flavor and vitamins
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Le Creuset's Modern Heritage Redesign Divided the Internet – I Tested It and I Think It Is Even Better Than the OriginalClean, ergonomic, and beautiful to behold: here's what I uncovered when testing Le Creuset's most talked-about release
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I Wasn't Expecting to Like Ninja's Pod Coffee Machine – But It Saved Me From Morning ChaosIf you have a family of coffee drinkers, you'll love this speedy, smooth machine – the only thing I could fault was the milk frother
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As A Cookware Editor, I Urge You to Make One Small Upgrade for Healthier Breakfasts This Year – The Mini Lancaster Cast Iron SkilletIt may be mini, but it's mighty
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Our Chef Tested the Best Non-Stick Frying Pans – These Are the Top 6 for Perfect Pancakes, Fried Eggs, and Delicate Fish in 2026Tired of food sticking to the pan and spoiling? These tried-and-tested non-stick pans will minimize the mess and waste
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Staub Stackable Set Review – This Genius Nesting Cookware Is Keeping My Small Kitchen Clutter-Free in 2026I'm starting the new year with tidy, elegant cookware that really delivers
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Need Help Choosing a KitchenAid Color? Let Your Birth Month Decide for YouThis guide reveals the KitchenAid shade you are destined for, from January's retro red to December's brilliant blue
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A Kitchen Editor's Year in Review – Meet the Top 10 Most Useful Appliances I Tested in 2025From barista-level coffee makers to cordless quiet blenders, I tested hundreds of products this year, but these ones really changed the game
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How We Test Cookware at Homes & Gardens to Find the Best Pots and Pans for Your MoneyFrom heat-testing steel pans to seasoning cast iron, our in-house chef explains exactly how we review cookware for our trusted buying guides
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This Vintage American Cast Iron Pan is 'Exceptional – Here's My Review of the Field Company Cast Iron SkilletI’ve spent months testing different cast iron pans, and this one quickly became my favorite. Here’s how it performed in my professional cookery tests.
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Move Over, HexClad – This Viking Skillet Is the Most Effective Non-Stick Pan I've Tested all YearOur resident chef sizzled dozens of fried eggs and sticky pancakes for this Viking PureGlide Pro Pan review
