
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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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
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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
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We try Weber’s smallest and cheapest BBQ - it’s a great option if you have limited outdoor space.The Weber Smokey Joe proves size isn't necessarily everything
By Helen McCue
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Drew & Cole's microwave air fryer combo is designed to save space - but is it any good?While it's a solid microwave, the air frying function leaves something to be desired
By Helen McCue
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Char-Broil Charcoal L review - how does this family-sized BBQ shape up?With the trend for outdoor kitchens, cooking al fresco has never been so popular. So is it time to invest in a quality charcoal BBQ?
By Helen McCue
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ProCook Air Fryer Health Grill review - how does this healthy-style air fryer shape up?ProCook has launched its own range of kitchen electricals and this air fryer health grill promises a lot of functionality, but does it deliver?
By Helen McCue
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Our review of the Proscenic I10 - an affordable and reliable vacuumIf you’re looking for a cordless vacuum but can’t justify a premium price tag, the Proscenic I10 might deliver the cleaning power you need.
By Helen McCue
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Here's why upgrading to Ninja's newest small air fryer is a no-brainerNinja’s largest single-zone air fryer is the same price as the smallest air fryer from the brand, so upgrading is a no-brainer
By Helen McCue
