
Helen McCue
Helen is Ideal Home's expert kitchen appliances tester, with a wealth of experience that spans a Home Economics degree and a stint at the Good Housekeeping Institute. Over the last three years, she has tested dozens of products for Ideal Home from her home in Buckinghamshire, including a long list of air fryers, blenders, bean-to-cup coffee machines, vacuums and sleep essentials. Helen is our go-to kitchen expert and tests out every kitchen appliance with a range of delicious recipes.
Latest articles by Helen McCue
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Habitat has relaunched its cult Chicken Brick from the 1960s - I cooked with it to see if it's as good as its retro reputationHabitat brings back a retro classic
By Helen McCue
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The 5 small appliances that make food prep easierAccording to our resident home economist and product tester
By Helen McCue
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HexClad BBQ Grill Pan review - I test out the pan with a cult followingI tried it and loved it
By Helen McCue
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Smeg Combi Steam Oven 10-in-1 review: Quite possibly the cutest countertop oven everBut is it as functional as it is pretty?
By Helen McCue
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Dreo ChefMaker Combi Cooker review - a seriously smart addition to your kitchenIs this the most advanced air fryer yet?
By Helen McCue
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Philips 5500 Series LatteGo Bean to Cup Coffee Machine review: I tried the most premium bean-to-cup coffee machine you can buy from Philips.It has a coffee shop worthy menu of 20 drinks
By Helen McCue
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Drew & Cole Dual Defroster review - a must-have or just a gimmick?This cheap and cheerful gadget does what it says on the tin
By Helen McCue
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Smeg Bean to Cup Coffee Machine with Automatic Milk Frother reviewIt’s got to be one of the best-looking bean-to-cup coffee machines around
By Helen McCue
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Cosori Dual Drawer Air Fryer review: Cosori makes great single zone air fryers and the brand has finally launched its dual zone modelCosori’s debut dual zone air fryer is a great first attempt but could do with one little tweak...
By Helen McCue
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Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Professional review - ice cream at home has never tasted so goodImpress your friends with endless flavour combinations and velvety smooth ice cream
By Helen McCue
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Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker review - a superstar for making delectable ice cream under £35Cheap and cheerful
By Helen McCue
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Ninja Double Stack review - how does Ninja's expensive new release measure up?We try Ninja's space saving appliance
By Helen McCue
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KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender with accessories review - are cordless appliances the thing of the future?We try KitchenAid's newest innovation
By Helen McCue
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I tried Sage's top of the range food processor which will set you back £579 - it's one of the best I've ever triedThe Sage Paradice 16 offers premium performance with a premium price tag
By Helen McCue
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Nutribullet's new personal blender allows you to make smoothies on the go for just £30 - here's what our expert reviewer made of itWith the small but versatile Nutribullet Portable Blender, you can blend wherever you like, from the gym to the campsite
By Helen McCue
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Moccamaster KBG Select review - an expensive but desirable coffee machine that combines performance with styleThe Moccamaster KBG Select won over our reviewer with ease
By Helen McCue
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'I thought AI appliances were a gimmick - testing this new air fryer from Daewoo changed my mind'Daewoo introduces an AI function into an air fryer and it’s not as gimmicky as it might sound
By Helen McCue
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Has the Samsung Jet 95 Pro got what it takes to compete with the Dyson Submarine? We tested it to find outA well-priced cordless vacuum with a mop accessory, the Samsung Jet 95 Pro is a great all-rounder
By Helen McCue
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Lakeland has brought out its own version of a flexible air fryer, so how does it stack up in comparison to the leading brands?Say hello to Lakeland's newest flexible air fryer
By Helen McCue
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Tefal launches its debut range of vacuums in the UK - we tried one out to see if this will be the new must-have vacuumTefal is a new player in the floorcare market, but does this new range of cordless vacuums have what it takes to compete with the big boys?
By Helen McCue
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Daewoo 11L Space Saving Split Drawer air fryer review - is this an innovation worthy of small kitchens?Is this the best way to fit a dual zone air fryer into a smaller kitchen?
By Helen McCue
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Ninja has another new appliance - and this one is aiming to do more than everThis clever, capable multi-cooker can do a lot, but it’s only worth it if you’ll use more than one or two cooking modes.
By Helen McCue
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Ninja's Woodfire Oven is the pizza oven we've been waiting forWe think the Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Oven might just be this summer's must have
By Helen McCue
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We try De'Longhi's latest superstar bean-to-cup coffee machineThis bean-to-cup coffee machine could curb your habit of buying iced lattes forever.
By Helen McCue
