
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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Why Your Expensive Coffee Maker Still Makes Bitter Drinks – And the $18 Natural Instant Remedy for Smooth JavaBitter coffee might not be due to your technique, but your water, an expert warns
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I Compared the $60 IKEA Dutch Against Heritage Le Creuset – And Was Seriously Surprised by the ResultCan a $60 IKEA Dutch Oven Really Compete With Le Creuset? I Tried It
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David Beckham Has Just Designed a Stylish Limited-Edition Coffee Maker With Ninja – It's a Chic, Five-Star Upgrade for Your CountertopIt's one of two new colors launching for the brand
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I Just Got My Hands on the New Compact Gozney Arc Lite Outdoor Pizza Oven for My Small Yard – I Can't Wait to Try This Summer Crowd-PleaserLaunched in March this year, the new Lite model offers artisanal pizza on a smaller footprint
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Replacing Your Low Smoke Point Oil Is the Key to Perfectly Seasoned Cast Iron – Professional Chefs Reveal the Ideal SwapIt's a simple swap for uncomplicated cast-iron cooking
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This ‘Heat Ring’ Mistake Is Ruining Your Cast Iron Sear – How to Stop Sticking and Burning in SecondsPatience is the name of the game
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The Ninja Blendboss Tumbler Blender Is My New Morning Essential – It’s Speedy, Reliable, and ChicIt is one of the most fun-looking appliances I have seen in years
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Stop Using This Oil in Your Air Fryer – It Can Smoke, Burn, and Even Spark a Fire (Plus, What to Use Instead)The right swap makes food crispier and safer
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I Didn't Expect to Love These Le Creuset Cookware Protectors – They Make Such A Difference to My Small Kitchen Storage, Now I Won't Live Without ThemSimple but mighty, they are a surprising addition that I have come to love for my small storage space
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This Grocery Store Staple Shouldn’t Go Anywhere Near Your High-End Coffee Maker – Here’s Why Experts Say the Mistake Can Be Costly (and What to Use Instead)It's a simple mistake that could lead to a new appliance
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I Thought I'd Ruined My Stainless Steel Pan Until Le Creuset’s Top Chefs Taught Me This 60-Second Lemon TrickThis 60-second non-toxic cleaning trick fixed my tired pan without harsh chemicals
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I Just Got My Hands On the New Ninja Blendboss Tumbler Blender – It’s Like If Stanley Cups and NutriBullet Had a BabyThe colors are some of the most fun I have seen on a recent appliance
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I Never Considered My Colander Could Be A Source Of Toxicity In My Kitchen – This Simple $15 Switch Could Be The Key To Healthier CookingI swapped all my pans, but forgot this essential finishing piece
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HexClad’s New Japanese-Inspired Pan Brings Professional Precision to Home Cooking – If You’re Fast Enough to Get OneThe culinary art of Japanese cooking has never been so accessible, but hurry, these HexClad additions are limited edition
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I Nearly Caused a Fire In My Kitchen With My Air Fryer Placement – Here's the Key Lesson To Learn From My BlunderI was lucky that only the front of my microwave melted. Here's how to avoid the same in your kitchen
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Anthropologie’s New Non-Toxic Easter Baking Dishes are the Ultimate Oven-to-Table Upgrade – And They're Selling Out FastIt's on a limited-time sale right now, so snap it up before it's gone
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The Aarke Coffee Grinder Delivers Precision Performance and Stainless Steel Style That Injects Immediate Luxury to Your KitchenIt's certainly for coffee aficionados at this price point, but it isn't without minor drawbacks
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Are You Drinking Cleaning Residue? 3 Toxic Chemicals to Avoid in Your Coffee Maker Maintenance and What Experts Recommend InsteadIt's a simple switch for instant peace of mind
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I Was Too Scared to Try a Stainless Steel Pan, but I'll Admit I was Wrong – it's the Best Non-Toxic Kitchen Switch I've Made in 7 YearsLearning how to use it properly and having a quality pan has been a game-changer
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Le Creuset's Modern Heritage Round Dutch Oven Has Made Me a Fan For Life With Its Superior Quality and Delectable ResultsThere's no denying that, even with the new design, Le Creuset will always deliver on extraordinary quality
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Made In’s Cast Iron Dutch Oven Is the Secret to My Best Ever Meals in Over Six Years of CookingIt delivered low-effort meals that my partner dubbed my 'best ever', with only a few minor snags
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'Non-Toxic Non-Stick’ Is Often a Myth – Experts Explain the Cookware Labels to QuestionFrom 'ceramic' claims to PFAS-free labels, here is how to decode the marketing jargon and invest in cookware that is truly safe for your kitchen
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A New Hybrid Heating System Could Be The Reliable Answer to Rising Bills and Carbon Concerns – And You Don’t Need To Refit Your Home’s PlumbingSponsor Content Created With Worcester Bosch
Findings from a Worcester Bosch trial show the switch could save on annual energy bills
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The Does-Everything Our Place Always Pan Now Comes in Powder Blue – And We Predict This Non-Toxic Bestseller Will Be Out of Stock FastThe gorgeous Forget-Me-Not Blue collection will sell out before you can say 'pass me the spatula'
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