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Rebecca Ciaramidaro

I joined CHOICE in 2008 as a work experience student while studying my Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) at the University of Western Sydney. I've been with CHOICE ever since.  My first job was in a room full of muesli, collecting all their nutritional data. When I completed my course, CHOICE offered me a full-time position as a Test Officer in the Kitchen Lab. In 2009, I moved into the role of household content producer. I write about a wide range of children's and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. I even write about grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. I love my job and the extremely talented and passionate group of people I work with. I love knowing that our research, testing and results go a long way to helping consumers with their buying decisions by highlighting great products – and singling out poorly performing ones. You can find me on LinkedIn.

What to know before buying a blender

September 1, 2025November 9, 2022 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Fiona
using a blender at home to blend fruit

Frozen cocktails, salad dressings, soups – blenders do it all, but will you need a personal, standard or high performance one?

Categories Food Processors Mixers and Blenders, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article explainer

How to buy a great induction cooktop

September 1, 2025April 11, 2022 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Fiona
induction_cooktop_buying_guide

We explain how induction cooking works and look at the pros and cons.

Categories Cooktops, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Video

How to buy the best kitchen scales

September 1, 2025September 28, 2021 by Chris | Fiona
kitchen_scales_buying_guide

Digital or mechanical? We’ll help you find the right way to weigh.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Kitchen Scales

How we test kitchen scales

September 28, 2021 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Fiona
weighing_flour_digital_scales_HWT

Accuracy is key when asssessing digital scales.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Kitchen Scales

How to bake bread in a cast-iron pot or dutch oven

August 30, 2025June 29, 2021 by Pru Engel | Fiona
baked_bread_in_a_dutch_oven

Baking your own bread at home is easier than you think.

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

Best cuts of meat for slow cooking

August 30, 2025June 29, 2021 by Pru Engel | Fiona
slow_cooking_meat_in_crock_pot

Make the most of your slow cooker with these tips and recipes from our CHOICE kitchen expert

Categories Benchtop Cooking, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article list

What to know before you buy a gas cooktop

September 1, 2025June 7, 2021 by Fiona | Chris
gas cooktop

Our guide to get you cooking with gas.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Cooktops

How to use a slow cooker

August 30, 2025December 4, 2020 by Fiona
stirring stew in slow cooker

Make friends with your slow cooker to reap the rewards in the cooler months.

Categories Benchtop Cooking, home-and-living, kitchen

The difference between processors, mixers, blenders and all-in-ones

August 30, 2025November 12, 2020 by Fiona
adding oil to food in a blender

Our kitchen whizz Fiona helps explain why you’d use which machine, and when.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Food Processors Mixers and Blenders

How to buy the best hand mixer

September 1, 2025November 5, 2020 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Fiona
white hand mixer

A guide to one of the kitchen’s handiest little appliances.

Categories Food Processors Mixers and Blenders, home-and-living, kitchen
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