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.

Things to do before you book a holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic

August 30, 2025July 8, 2021 by Pru Engel

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Should you be booking that cheap holiday deal now, and what are the pitfalls to avoid?

Best cuts of meat for slow cooking

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

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

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

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

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

Should you turn off appliances at the power point?

August 30, 2025June 25, 2021 by Pru Engel

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We drill down on whether flicking switches really saves energy and dollars.

The Kmart air fryer and other kitchen cons

August 30, 2025May 28, 2021 by Pru Engel

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Here are the appliances CHOICE experts say you don’t need.

Is the Kmart Anko pie maker worth buying?

August 30, 2025May 24, 2021 by Pru Engel

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Our kitchen expert puts the cult appliance to the test to see whether it lives up to the hype.

Is Aldi’s snow gear sale worth the hype?

August 30, 2025May 18, 2021 by Pru Engel

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The supermarket’s yearly ski sale is coming up – but is the stuff any good?

Travel insurance for New Zealand during COVID-19

August 30, 2025May 13, 2021 by Pru Engel | Uta

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The trans-Tasman bubble is open, so what does travel insurance cover when travelling to New Zealand?

Splurge vs save: Cheaper dishwashers that outshine expensive ones

August 30, 2025February 18, 2021 by Pru Engel

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We test models with vastly different price tags to see which one really performs best.

Cleaning in the time of coronavirus

August 30, 2025August 14, 2020 by Alice Richard | Pru Engel

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How to clean for COVID-19 at home – what to clean and how to clean it.