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the de'longhi stilosa espresso machine in black, with one portafilter, a dial for espresso and milk steaming, and a plastic tamper, photographed against a blue background

I'm a barista who swapped an $899 espresso machine for a $149 budget one — here's why

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista and I won't stop making coffee. Now a journalist, I'm on a mission to find the perfect espresso machine. Can this cheap De'Longhi impress me?

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Nespresso iced coffee tumblers

I finally tried Nespresso's iced coffee cup, and TikTok is right — it's a summer must-have

By Millie Fender last updated

The best $25 you'll spend this summer

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The 9Barista Mk.2 being used to pour espresso into an espresso glass

I tested the YouTube-famous ‘jet engine’ espresso machine — here’s why it’s worth the $700 price tag

By Peter Wolinski published

The 9Barista Espresso Machine Mk.2 is finest portable espresso maker I've tried, and is well worth its extravagant price tag.

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AeroPress vs OXO Rapid-Brewer

I'm in caffeine overload after pitting OXO's Rapid Brewer vs AeroPress — here's what happened

By Camilla Sharman last updated

Are all manual coffee brewers the same? I put the AeroPress Clear against OXO's Rapid Brewer

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Gordon Ramsay at a HexClad event

I was introduced to HexClad by Gordon Ramsay himself — here's my honest verdict after 3 years of daily use

By Millie Fender published

Is HexClad worth the hype? I've been using my pans for 3 years, and here's my honest thoughts

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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is a stainless steel manual espresso machine with smart tamping, a group handle, steam wand, and grinder

I fell for the bean-to-cup hype — here's the espresso machine I wish I'd bought, and why

By Erin Bashford published

As much as I love my De'Longhi La Specialista Opera, I think I'd be better off with a manual espresso machine and grinder, like a Breville and a Comandante.

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Ikea store front sign

IKEA just issued product recall over this kitchen gadget — danger of parts being ingested with food

By Camilla Sharman last updated

IKEA has issued a recall on its garlic press due to safety concerns.

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a photo of a happy, healthy woman eating

Cutting out processed food? Me too — these 3 kitchen gadgets are my secret weapons

By Erin Bashford published

Like most people, I'm trying to eat healthy, but I want easy hacks, not complicated rules. My Instant Pot, KitchenAid stand mixer, and air fryer are all helpful.

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De'Longhi La Specialista Opera is a stainless steel manual espresso machine with smart tamping, a group handle, steam wand, and grinder

ChatGPT vs. barista — who makes the best latte?

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista who got curious and asked ChatGPT how to make the perfect latte. What ensued was a battle of human v computer, with only one winner.

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a composite image of the breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus and the de'longhi stilosa espresso machines, both photographed with accessories including portafilter, on a blue background

I'm an ex barista and I tested a $150 De'Longhi espresso machine and a $500 Breville — here's what I learned

By Erin Bashford published

I'm an ex-barista, and I when I tested the Breville Bambino Plus, one most iconic compact espresso machines, and then the $150 De'Longhi Stilosa, I was shocked.

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