Latest articles by Lydia Hayman
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How We Test Coffee Makers – Behind the Scenes at Homes & GardensThe art and science behind our coffee maker reviews
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The Ninja ProChef Thermometer Means I'll Never Have Dry Turkey AgainOn sale today, this tool even connects to an app for real-time updates, and perfectly cooked turkey every time
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How We Test Air Fryers at Homes & GardensFrom 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 ChefI'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 SonomaRun, don't walk – it's a lower price at Williams Sonomoa
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The Chicest Hosts I Know Have This Tiny Keurig in Their Guest Rooms – and It's Under $50This 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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I Can't Believe How Sturdy the Lodge Skillet Is For Under $30I 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 KitchenIf 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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Our Chef's Guide to Blenders, Food Processors & JuicersHomes & Gardens' In-House Chef Lydia Hayman spends much of her week busily testing, reviewing and comparing blenders, food processors and juicers. Here, Lydia brings you all the guidance you need to shop the right appliance to suit how you cook and what you cook
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12 Things to Make in a Blender for Delicious Results in Double-Quick Time – These are My Go-To Recipes as Busy Kitchen Editor
There’s a greater range of things to make in a blender than you might think. Be inspired by these ideas.
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Choose the Best Ninja Products for Your KitchenNinja is one of the best-known names in kitchen appliances, offering a wide range of blenders, air fryers, grills and much more to turn home-cooking into a fun and easy experience. Our chef and kitchen appliance expert walks you through the options and shares the latest deals on her favorite Ninja products.
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I Tested 52 Models to Find the Best Quiet Blenders for Early Morning Smoothies and Undisturbed EntertainingWhether you're make 5am protein shakes or dinner party cocktails, these are the quietest blenders on the market
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If You're Intimidated by Cooking With Stainless Steel, This Caraway Sauté Pan Could Change Your Mind – It's Gorgeous to Look at and Couldn't be Easier to UseHere's my honest review of the crown jewel in Caraway's stainless steel range
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The Small $30 Utensil I Spotted in Clodagh McKenna's Kitchen has Elevated Every Dish I Have Made Since - No Wonder Every Pro Chef Has OneThis clever and beautiful grater brings effortless layers of flavor to dishes, and top chefs love it
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Drew Barrymore's Little Black Slow Cooker Is Under $20 At Walmart – I'm Going To Use It To Serve Up Dig-In Dips For Halloween And BeyondIt's Going Straight Onto The Table So My Guests Can Dive Straight Into My Savory And Sweet Creations
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If Prime Day left you feeling deflated, don't panic, as the Our Place sale just got sizzling – here are 6 non-toxic pieces I recommend shopping as a pro cookware reviewerDon't get distracted by pretty pastels – these are the only Our Place deals worth looking at
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I'm a trained chef, and I'm tracking the best Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals so you don't have toJust in time for the busy winter hosting season, these hand-picked, discounted chef essentials from Ninja, HexClad, and more, will transform your kitchen
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Trust me, the new Ninja BlendBoss is about to go viral – if you like to stay hydrated and healthy, this blender-meets-tumbler is a must-have (and makes a great holiday gift, too)Here's everything I know about Ninja's new 'it-girl' accessory, which launches today, plus alternatives to buy in the Prime Day sale now
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If you're in the market for a new blender, put the Ninja Blast Max on your radar this sales season – it's a worthy step up from the previous modelI've just tested the Ninja Blast Max, and it's bigger and better than its predecessor in every way
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I've Tested the Best Induction Pans on my Stovetop – These are the Most Stylish, Lightweight and Efficient optionsA chef's guide to the best pans for your induction hob – everything you need to know to buy well
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KitchenAid just unveiled a Taylor Swift–coded sparkly orange mixer – plus $150 off the OG Artisan model todayWhether you love or hate the shade, I've got the inside scoop on how to get your hands on the showgirl-themed baking must-have
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Caraway ceramic non-stick pan review – I found so much to love about the internet's favorite cookware, but one thing I really hateI tried the internet’s favorite cookware and found so much to love about the ceramic Caraway pan – but one thing I really hate
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I don't have enough stove space to host a crowd this holiday season, but this luxe new appliance from SMEG could be a game-changerSMEG has quietly released its portable induction cooktop, and it's the sleekest way to make your kitchen work harder during hosting season
