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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I Ditched Stained Plastic for Rubbermaid’s Glass Containers – They’re Non-Toxic, Leakproof, and Never Absorb SmellsThey give me instant peace of mind
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The Chic, Coating-Free Our Place Pan You Never Have to Hide in a Cupboard Just Went on SaleIt's at its lowest ever price
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IKEA’s New Dutch Ovens Have the Look of Iconic Cookware Without the Premium Price – Every Piece Is Under $40It's perfect for Thanksgiving
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This Joseph Joseph Sink-Side Hero Helps Prevent Smashed Glasses This Hosting Season – It Creates Instant Order for Just $21It's a simple post-hosting cleanup hack to prevent accidents
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HexClad Just Launched Its First Bakeware Collection – And I’m Already Rethinking My Baking CabinetI want it all
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Ninja Just Launched the Ultimate Hosting Prep Hero – The PREPì Cuts, Serves, and Stores in MinutesIt's the secret to streamlined cooking
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This Joseph Joseph Storage Rack Is the Grab-and-Go Solution to Holiday Cooking Panic – It Keeps Everything Within Easy ReachIt's super quick to install, too
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The New Ninja CrushBOSS 4-in-1 Is Built for Busy Hosting Season – From Meal Prep to DrinksIt's hosting season's new secret weapon
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The $30 Midweek Dinner Prep Secret I'm Bringing Back Before Fall Hosting Season Gets Busy – It Keeps Me One Step AheadThe meal-prep bin system gives me one less thing to think about
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The $13 ‘In-Between’ Basket Simplifying My Summer-to-Fall Closet Transition – Finally, No More Clothes in LimboSuch a simple fix has solved a problem I've struggled with for years
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The 6 Best Stand Mixers of 2026 – Tested for Effortless Cakes, Bakes, and Perfect Homemade BreadAfter dozens of cakes, cookies, and loaves, our team has rounded up the very best stand mixers from KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Wolf and more
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Best indoor pizza ovens – I've tested the market and found the only 3 worth consideringIndoor pizza ovens can be hit or miss, but these three are the real deal
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This New KitchenAid Design Series Mixer Looks Straight Out of a Winter Fairytale – Meet LuminaireThe new glass bowl makes perfect use of the Artisan Plus integrated light
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I Tried the Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer and Was Blown Away by the Convenience – It's the Best Combo Fryer I've SeenMerging two convenience appliances into one makes for a workhorse you can't regret
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16 Beautiful Bakeware Finds for Fall Baking – From Everyday Classics to Showstopping BakesWhether you're hosting or baking for fun, this seasonal selection has everything you need
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I’m Reconsidering Silicone Air Fryer Liners – This Versatile Glass Upgrade Makes Weeknight Cooking Feel EffortlessSafe for air fryers, ovens, and the microwave, it's the perfect multifunctional alternative
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I Tried the Falcon Enamelware Bake Set – It’s the Non-Toxic, No-Fuss Classic I’ll Keep for YearsIt's truly one of the most versatile sets I've tested
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This Smart Brownie Pan Is My New Fall Meal-Prep Secret – It Will Be a Lifesaver During Hectic Holiday HostingMade for desserts, this pre-divided tin will make pre-portioning a breeze
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I Tested the Le Creuset Pumpkin Dutch Oven to See If It Lives up to the Hype – It’s the Fall Essential I’d Actually BuyIt's a must-have if you love fall
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Ice Cream Season Doesn’t End With Summer – The Ninja Scoop & Swirl Is the Fall Dessert Essential I Never Knew I NeededHomemade ice cream with a warm apple pie? Yes please
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These $21 Souper Cubes Make Food Storage Effortless This Soup Season – They're the Easy Fall Meal-Prep Hack I’m Relying onI’m not sure there’s a more satisfying meal-prep upgrade
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Forget High-Maintenance Wood – This Sub-$20 Non-Toxic Cutting Board Is Plastic-Free, Dishwasher-Safe, and Knife-FriendlyIt's the affordable upgrade that makes cooking cleaner
By Chiana Dickson Published
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I Put Ooni’s Halo Core Spiral Mixer to the Test, and It Seriously Raised My Standards for Stand Mixers – It’s Almost Impossible to FaultI have tested plenty of stand mixers, but this one raised the bar
By Chiana Dickson Published
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My Heavy Cookware Was Destroying My Cabinets – This $35 Rack Finally Gave My Pans a Proper HomeIt keeps bulky pieces organized and easier to access
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