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Alice Richard

I'm a content creator and marketer here at CHOICE – which basically just means that I write stuff. CHOICE's testing is so comprehensive that we publish vast amounts of data on all the products we test. We know that not everyone likes to wade through numbers to find the best product, so my job is to take the data and translate it into something more easily digestible for readers who are time-poor or just want to know the best products to buy – and which to avoid. I also get to dream up fun ways of taste-testing products, like the Tim Tam challenge and the Democracy Sausage taste test. I write about all kinds of things, from health insurance to heaters and BBQs to bargain-hunting, so each day is different and I'm lucky that I get to learn about all the different things CHOICE does to help consumers.

How to spot a fake online review

August 30, 2025November 8, 2023 by Alice Richard
online reviews on phone with fake real button and question marks

Watch out for these red flags – they’ll help you sort the fakes from the real deal.

Categories Buying Online, Online Shopping, Shopping Tags Article list

Should you buy a portable induction cooktop?

August 30, 2025October 30, 2023 by Alice Richard
saucepan on portable induction cooktop

If you’re considering one of these miniature stovetops, read up on the pros and cons first. 

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Cooktops Tags Article explainer

The worst products of 2023 (so far)

August 30, 2025October 18, 2023 by Alice Richard
illustration of calendar sheets with a shonky lemon on the front

As we gear up to announce the 2023 Shonky Awards, we look at some of the other duds we’ve encountered so far this year.

Categories Consumer Rights and Advice, Shopping, Your Rights Tags Article list

Aldi is selling vacuum sealers, but should you buy one?

August 30, 2025October 10, 2023 by Alice Richard
salmon vacuum sealed

Want to keep your food fresher for longer? A vacuum sealer might not be the best answer.

Categories Food Storage, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article multiple product

Homemade vs supermarket ice cream: Which tastes better?

August 30, 2025October 6, 2023 by Alice Richard
store bought icecream vs homemade icecream bowl on teal

Could our taste testers tell the difference? And is making your own ice cream worth the effort?

Categories Dairy, Food and Drink, Yoghurt and Ice Cream Tags Article list

How to make your instant coffee taste better than espresso

August 30, 2025October 4, 2023 by Alice Richard
spoon in dalgona coffee instant

We reveal the brands that taste better than coffee made from fresh beans, plus hacks for making the best instant coffee.

Categories Drinks, Food and Drink, Tea and Coffee Tags Article list

The smartphones that aren’t worth your money

August 30, 2025September 27, 2023 by Alice Richard
illustration of dud smartphone with dunce cap

We reveal the not-so-smart smartphones with poor-performing batteries, sound quality, cameras and more.

Categories Electronics and Technology, Mobile Phones, Phones Tags Article list

The one thing you should never do with your coffee machine

August 30, 2025September 11, 2023 by Alice Richard
cleaning_inside_of_home_coffee_machine

This no-no will clog up your machine and leave you with bad-tasting coffee.

Categories Coffee Machines, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article list

Homemade cold brew coffee vs your barista

August 30, 2025September 7, 2023 by Alice Richard
cold brew coffee

Some coffee machines now have cold brew settings, but should you buy one, and is DIY cold coffee any good?

Categories Coffee Machines, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article explainer

The Kogan-brand products to avoid

August 30, 2025August 31, 2023 by Alice Richard | Jason Treuen
kogan logo and online shopping cart cross icon

Beware these Kogan buys that rated poorly in our lab tests.

Categories Buying Online, Online Shopping, Shopping Tags Article multiple product
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