
Lydia Hayman
Lydia is the Kitchen Appliances Editor for Homes & Gardens, testing everything from coffee machines and juicers to air fryers and mixers. Lydia trained in cookery at Leiths School of Food & Wine and was previously Recipe Editor for Mindful Chef. She’s also worked on editorial for brands like Six Senses and Deliciously Ella. Outside of work, you'll find her dreaming up dinner party menus, trying new coffee shops, and creating endless Pinterest boards.
Latest articles by Lydia Hayman
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Ninja Luxe Café Pro Review – The Only Coffee Maker I Want in My Home is $150 Off Tonight
From café-level lattes to espresso martinis, I feel like a barista at home now
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My Kitchen is Never Busier Than During the Holidays – This Stainless Steel Air Fryer Curbs the Chaos (and Keeps the Snacks Flowing)
I'm a trained cook, but this spacious air fryer becomes my sous chef when the family flocks home for the holidays
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Don’t Waste Money on Flimsy Knives – These are the Smartest Cyber Monday Upgrades
Our expert edit of the best prices on Wüsthof, Global, HexClad, and more Cyber Monday knife deals with up to 70% off
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The Best Ninja Air Fryers Are Still Up to 50% Off – Tested by Chefs and Home Cooks
Here are the best Ninja air fryers according to our experts. There's a model here for every kind of cook, from compact and quick to large and versatile
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Which SodaStream Should You Buy in the Sales? There's Up to $70 Off My Tried and Tested Favorites
I've tested the SodaStream range and compiled this guide to help you choose the best one for you in the sales today
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The Best Personal Blenders I’ve Ever Tested – For a Healthier Start
If you’ve been eyeing a Ninja, Nutribullet, and Beast blender, this is the moment to buy
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I Found Martha Stewart’s Favorite Soda Maker With a Luxe Festive Twist – For Under $50
From sparkling cocktails to mocktail spritzes, I'll be making fizzy drinks on repeat this holiday season with this budget-friendly buy
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Best Black Friday SMEG Deals Today – Verified and Tested by a Professional Chef
I'm tracking the best Black Friday SMEG deals to share here
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This Stainless Steel Coffee Maker is the Best I've Ever Tested – and Discounted for the First Time Ever
Beautiful, BPA-free, and perfect for batch-brewing, I'm in love with this stunning coffee maker
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Upgrade to Non-Toxic Pans for Thanksgiving – This Luxe Brand is 65% Off at Target
Each Staub piece is beautiful, durable, and will arrive before next weekend (with hundreds of dollars off the original price)
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Is Your Cutting Board Poisoning You? Grab This Safe Alternative at 48% Off
It's always satisfying to upgrade your kitchen (and improve your health) for less
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How We Test Coffee Makers – Behind the Scenes at Homes & Gardens
The art and science behind our coffee maker reviews
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The Ninja ProChef Thermometer Means I'll Never Have Dry Turkey Again
On sale today, this tool even connects to an app for real-time updates, and perfectly cooked turkey every time
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I Test Cookware for a Living – Trust Me, This Is the One Black Friday Deal You Can’t Miss
If I could start fresh in the kitchen, I’d buy this set and jump on the sale
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How We Test Air Fryers at Homes & Gardens
From cooking French fries to hand-washing crisper plates, here's a glimpse into our air fryer testing process
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How to Choose the Best Cookware – Simple Tips from Our Resident Chef
I've tested 20 of the best cookware brands – here's how to stock your kitchen with the most reliable pots and pans
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This New Launch Feels Like it's Straight Out of 'The Holiday' – I Found it on Sale at Williams Sonoma
Run, don't walk – it's a lower price at Williams Sonomoa
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Top Chefs Reveal Their Stress-Busting Turkey Cooking Tips
I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving, so I asked top chefs for their most strategic turkey cooking tips – some will surprise you, but I'm convinced
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I Asked Top Chefs What They Bring to Thanksgiving – With Some Surprising Answers
I asked the most creative minds in the business to share the things they always bring to Thanksgiving, and some might surprise you
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The Chicest Hosts I Know Have This Tiny Keurig in Their Guest Rooms – and It's Under $50
This petite coffee maker brings hotel-style luxury home
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Nutribullet vs Ninja – Which Blender Should You Buy?
As a smoothie obsessive, I put the best Ninja and Nutribullet blenders head-to-head in the test kitchen
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This Tagine Pan Lid is my Cold Weather Cooking Essential
I always make the switch to the Our Place Tagine Lid in the colder months, and it's the one product I can’t live without for easy, nourishing meals
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I Can't Believe How Sturdy the Lodge Skillet Is For Under $30
I might never go back to my old non-stick pan after trying this one
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How We Test Food Processors to Find the Best Investments for You and Your Kitchen
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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