
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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IKEA’s $79 Cast-Iron BBQ Is Replacing Expensive Grills – And It’s Perfect for Steaks and BurgersCompact and portable, it's perfect for small-space grilling this summer
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The Surprising Reason Your Induction Pan Buzzes – Plus the Simple Fix Most People MissIt's likely that your cookware is to blame, experts say
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I Tried The Le Creuset Essential Stainless Steel Frying Pan and Found It to Be Just That − It's Now an Everyday Essential I Can't Live WithoutAcing almost every test I threw at it, Le Creuset has shown it has perfected more than just Dutch ovens
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Zwilling Milano Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Review – It Changed My Mind About Using CeramicSeamless cooking has changed my mind on ceramic pans, but I do have a few concerns
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The Hidden Reason Pizza Stones Crack After a Season Outdoors – And the Long-Lasting Fix to Ensure Artisanal Pizza Year after YearThere's a simple fix to extend the life of your appliance
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The Latest Ninja SLUSHi Twist Is the Most Fun Hosting Upgrade I Have Ever Seen – No Wonder It's Already Selling OutIt's already a day-one sell-out, but you won't want to miss the next drop
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I Tried the Fun Ninja SLUSHi Max Ahead of Summer – It's the Perfect Quiet Hosting Upgrade for Fast, Cool Drinks and Now a Countertop StapleIt has a large footprint, but it's worth every inch of space it takes up for the cooling treats it quickly makes
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I Just Got My Hands on the Ninja SLUSHi – Don’t Worry About the Size, It’s Worth Every Inch for Summer Cocktails and TreatsI was pleasantly surprised by how lovely it looks on my counter
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SMEG’s Color of the Year Is a Steer Away from Its Usual Bold Retro Hues – Here’s Why It’s the Perfect Pick for Our Kitchens in 2026It's the tangible 'sense of calm' we need for 2026
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KitchenAid’s New Compact Espresso Machine Promises Café-Quality Coffee Without the Counter Clutter – It's Quick, Quiet, and Seriously ChicIt's perfectly intuitive to make exceptional espresso, simple
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IKEA's Stackable Bamboo Storage Boxes Are the Perfect Non-Toxic Pantry Swap So You Can Go Plastic-Free in StyleElevate your pantry storage while keeping everyday essentials neat
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Your Kettle Could Be Leaching Microplastics Into Your Drinks – Medical Experts Recommend This Simple Replacement Now'Heat and plastic are a poor pair,' experts warn. Here's our pick of the safe swaps
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Grill Experts Warn – Don’t Fire Up Your BBQ Until You Do This One Free Thing (Or Risk Rust)Skipping the seasoning of your cast-iron grates could ruin them altogether
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The Caraway 8" Enameled Cast Iron Mini Skillet Makes Perfect Skillet Cookies And Doesn't Need Seasoning – But It’s Not FlawlessIt’s charming and capable, but not completely without frustrations
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Don’t Use Your Outdoor Kitchen Without This 60-Second Countertop Test – Skipping It Could Lead to Stains and CracksPlus, the subtle changes to look out for and how to protect your outdoor counters for an easy summer of usage and cleaning
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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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