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I know why Tower's new Elite air fryer looks so familiar – here's everything it has in common with the Ninja FlexDrawer, which is £100 more expensiveThis £99 air fryer has a clever flexible design worth its weight in gold
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's new neutral air fryer wouldn't look out of place in the '50s – I can't believe it's under £30Wait, did air fryers exist in the '50s?!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and testedChoose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
By Ellen Manning
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Lidl is selling an indoor pizza oven for under £60 – its compact build means it’s easy to store, tooEnjoy authentic pizza all year round without spending a fortune
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the teamWe've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Molly Cleary
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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for goodThe idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
By Rebecca Knight
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Could Philips new bean-to-cup machine kill off pod coffee machines forever?Philips just dropped a bargain new machine
By Molly Cleary
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Coffee machines are taking wedding registry lists by storm in 2026 – these are the 5 top sellers on the UK’s biggest gift list serviceLooks like the café kitchen trend is here to stay
By Molly Cleary
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Nigella Lawson was converted to using an air fryer thanks to this under £100 Amazon model with a standout featureNigella was definitely not a fan of these super-useful appliances at first
By Molly Cleary
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This revolutionary toaster has a full toast shade menu, so you can pick out your perfect toastiness level – forget burnt bagels foreverIt has a touchscreen with a gradient scale for the perfect piece of toast
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl is selling a CrockPot slow cooker for under £30 – I’ve been using this model for over 6 years, and it’s my favourite kitchen applianceGet down to the middle aisle now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set upSlow coffee drinkers unite
By Molly Cleary
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best NespressosThese four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
By Sasha Muller
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Jamie Oliver's simple slow cooker tip just helped me stop a mistake I've been making for years – it's what you need to hear in batch cooking seasonDon't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi is selling a sleek, stylish air fryer for under £35 – it’s perfect for nailing your healthy New Year’s resolutions in 2026It's on sale now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchenI wish I'd known about it ages ago!
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How I saved money by reorganising my fridge – I’ve already noticed a huge saving on my energy bills and weekly shopSorting out my fridge freezer has immediately saved me money and energy
By Amy Reeves
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in commonIt was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rulesA second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch
By Kezia Reynolds
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
By Kezia Reynolds
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Beko's budget bean-to-cup-machine won't be a fit for espresso aficionados – but here's why it might work for latte lovers at homeHere's what this sub £500 coffee machine has to offer
By Alex David
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I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja versionThis is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
By Molly Cleary
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I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
By Alex David
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This Jamie Oliver hack is exactly why you need an air fryer for Boxing Day – leftover food stress will be a thing of the pastIt takes less than 20 minutes and requires no extra equipment
By Molly Cleary
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Meet the Rivelia from De’Longhi, the most versatile bean-to-cup machine around
By Ideal Home
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Siemen's EQ900 Plus bean-to-cup coffee machine will set you back over £2000 – I tried it out to see what you get for your moneyHow does this Siemens machine measure up?
By Molly Cleary
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If your kitchen is all-white everything, this is the KitchenAid for youKitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists
By Molly Cleary


