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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.

How we test irons, steam stations and garment steamers

August 30, 2025May 22, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
stack of ironed clothes and an iron on an ironing board

Our experts assess ironing performance across a range of fabrics.

Categories home-and-living, Ironing, Laundry and Cleaning

How we test sandwich presses

May 5, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
two ham, cheese and salad sandwiches toasting on a sandwich press

Here’s how we find the sandwich presses that are up to the task of making you a top toastie.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Toasters Grills and Sandwich Presses

What to know before buying a Dutch oven or casserole dish

September 1, 2025May 1, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
buying_guide_dutch_oven_person_holding_dutch_oven

Cast iron cookware is a versatile piece of equipment to have in your kitchen (if you look after it).

Categories Cookware, home-and-living, kitchen

How we test casserole dishes and Dutch ovens

May 1, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
testing_dutch_oven_making_a_stew

Here’s how our kitchen experts put Dutch ovens through their paces to find out which pots give the best results.

Categories Cookware, home-and-living, kitchen

How to choose a freestanding oven

September 1, 2025April 13, 2023 by Fiona | Rebecca Ciaramidaro
how to choose the best freestanding oven gas stove electric inductioner stovetop

Everything you need to know about buying a standalone stove for your kitchen.

Categories home-and-living, kitchen, Ovens

How to get the most out of a pressure cleaner

September 1, 2025February 28, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Peter
illustrations of pressure cleaners on a green background

A high-pressure water cleaner can refresh tired-looking surfaces.

Categories Gardening, Outdoor, Tools Tags Sustainability

How we test pressure cleaners

August 30, 2025February 23, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
person_testing_pressure_washer_on_driveway

Our experts assess pressure cleaners in real-life situations to see which ones perform best.

Categories Gardening, Outdoor, Tools

How we test tissues

January 25, 2023 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
woman using a tissue

Our rigorous test methods to find the softest, strongest tissues are nothing to sneeze at.

Categories Everyday Items, home-and-living, Household

What to look for in a kitchen mixer

September 1, 2025December 15, 2022 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro | Fiona
red benchtop stand mixer on a blue background

Take the hard work out of kneading and heavy mixing.

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

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
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