Pru Engel

I came to CHOICE in March 2019 after working as an editor on many of Australia's leading food and lifestyle titles. As CHOICE's audience and engagement editor, my job is to bring the unique stories, surprising facts and the personalities behind CHOICE's data and research to our readers. I spend a lot of my time in our labs and offices speaking to our testers and experts to find those gems of information that resonate with Australian consumers and help them make the best decisions. You can find me on LinkedIn.

Should you buy a Kmart electric heater?

July 8, 2022 by Alice Richard | Pru Engel

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Our tests show their heaters might leave you out in the cold.

Shopping at Aldi: Best buys and what to avoid

August 30, 2025July 7, 2022 by Alice Richard | Pru Engel

Should you just buy everything at Aldi? Not necessarily. We look at TVs, groceries, cleaning products, nappies and more.

5 ways to get better sleep

August 30, 2025June 22, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Rest easy and get the sleep of dreams with these expert tips.

Most popular products in the EOFY sales

August 30, 2025June 16, 2022 by Pru Engel

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We round up the most researched products in the lead-up to the sales, and give you our top tips to help you shop.

Children’s light-up thongs recalled by Big W

August 30, 2025June 15, 2022 by Pru Engel

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CHOICE raises danger of button-battery thongs with ACCC, resulting in recall.

How a food processor can save you money

June 9, 2022 by Kylie Matthews | Pru Engel

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Chop, dice and slice your way to big savings.

Should you buy the Aldi Stirling Thermo Cooker?

August 30, 2025May 17, 2022 by Pru Engel | Rebecca Ciaramidaro

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Aldi’s budget all-in-one thermal cooker sold for just $249. Can it rival the pricier Thermomix?

Things you can cook in a pizza oven that aren’t pizza

August 30, 2025April 21, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Our experts share ideas for other meals you can cook – and offer their top tips for success.

Should you buy the Comfort In-Wash Scent Booster Beads?

August 30, 2025April 20, 2022 by Pru Engel

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We look into whether the latest laundry trend is worth your cash.

7 ways to make your dishwasher last longer

August 30, 2025April 14, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Give your dishwasher the love it deserves to ensure it goes the distance. Here are our expert tips.