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.

How to make air fryer choc chip cookies

August 30, 2025March 28, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Cookies in 15 minutes, and things that are great to know about cooking in an air fryer instead of an oven.

Are solar panels covered by home insurance?

August 30, 2025March 16, 2022 by Pru Engel

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If you install solar panels, you need to update your home and contents insurance to ensure they’re covered.

Save money on groceries: how unit pricing can help

August 30, 2025March 15, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Take a closer look at supermarket pricing labels to see where you can save.

Should you buy a Kmart Anko fridge?

August 30, 2025February 17, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Kmart is selling a fridge as part of its new whitegoods range. But is it any good?

Should you buy a stick blender?

August 30, 2025February 3, 2022 by Pru Engel

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Need an excuse for another kitchen appliance? We look at the pros and cons of stick blenders

10 ways to be more sustainable in 2022

August 30, 2025January 17, 2022 by Pru Engel | Lara

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Simple ways to reduce your environmental impact and turn over a new green leaf.

Why fabric softener is a waste of money

August 30, 2025January 5, 2022 by Pru Engel

Cuddly Concentrate Care Protect Antibacterial Fabric Conditioner performs worse than water in choic

Fabric softeners are unnecessary and expensive, and some don’t do much more than plain water.

Banana Boat sunscreen recalled

August 30, 2025December 23, 2021 by Pru Engel

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Do you have one of these in your cupboard?

Breadmakers to avoid buying

August 30, 2025December 9, 2021 by Pru Engel

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Three machines that just aren’t worth your dough.

Supermarket Christmas 2021: festive food from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA

August 30, 2025November 26, 2021 by Pru Engel

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A taste of what you can buy for this year’s festive table.