Articles by: Linda Thomson

Linda Thomson

Linda Thomson, whose loves are kids, books, music, good food and classic films, has been a professional writer her entire working life. This includes four newspapers, one magazine and plenty of online publishing.

Best juicers 2021: From centrifugal to cold press juicer machines

Best juicers 2021: Enjoy fresh, healthy juices at home

By Linda Thomson, Millie Fender

Buying guide Drink up with the best juicers for fruits and veggies, whether you want a cheap juice extractor or a fancy cold press machine.

Best shop vacuums 2021

By Linda Thomson, Millie Fender

All the best shop vacuums for big messes, with top picks from Vacmaster, Stanley and more.

Best tillers 2021: Break up soil with the best rototillers and cultivator

By Linda Thomson, Millie Fender

Buying guide The best tillers and rototillers for preparing your garden for summer, with top picks from Sun Joe, Craftsman and others.

Best food scales 2021: Kitchen scales for cooking and baking

By Linda Thomson, Sophie Bird

Buying guide Get cooking with the best food scales for accurately measuring both dry and wet ingredients.

Best rice cookers 2021

By Linda Thomson, Sophie Bird

Buying guide Our guide to the best rice cookers in 2021, to help you prepare the perfect meal, regardless of the rice you choose to cook.

Best trash compactors 2021

By Linda Thomson

Buying guide Choose from the best trash compactors to save space in your kitchen garbage.

Best food processors 2020: Large capacity and mini processors for dough, baby food, and more

Best food processors 2021

By Linda Thomson, Millie Fender

BUYING GUIDE Here are the best food processors from Cuisinart, Breville, and Hamilton Beach, ready to chop, slice, and purée an array of foods.

George Foreman GR340FB review

By Linda Thomson

Review The George Foreman GR340FB Indoor Grill offers lean grilling in a lightweight and compact package.

GE UCG1680LSS Trash Compactor review

By Linda Thomson

Review The GE UCG1680LSS Trash Compactor has a high-end look but comes without the premium price tag.

Haier HC33SW20RB mini fridge review

By Linda Thomson

Review The Haier HC33SW20RB mini fridge has a 3.3-cubic-foot capacity and has a great shelving system.

MasterCook 15 Review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW MasterCook is a feature-rich recipe software application that provides plenty of helpful information and great value. Read our full review here.

Cuisinart Brew Central Coffee Maker review

By Linda Thomson

Review The Cuisinart Brew Central Coffee Maker creates 12 cups and has a useful Brew Pause function.

Living Cookbook Review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW Living Cookbook is an excellent recipe program that offers lots of recipes, useful menu-planning features, and great support options.

Paprika Recipe Manager Review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW Paprika Recipe Manager has an excellent user interface that makes it easy to use, but the software doesn't have a nutritional analyzer.

Cook'n Recipe Organizer 12 Review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW Cook'n Recipe Organizer has a helpful feature set with its basic software, and even more features with its paid subscription service.

Breville Infuser BES840XL review

By Linda Thomson

Review Breville Infuser BES840XL is an espresso machine that makes smooth coffee and also has a milk frother.

Oster Planetary stand mixer review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW The Oster Planetary stand mixer is one of the smaller units we reviewed, but it still stood out for its powerful kneading and 12-speed control.

Cuisinart EM-200 review

By Linda Thomson

Review The Cuisinart EM-200 espresso machine creates delicious coffee and has a milk frother.

The Recipe Manager 4.1.0 Review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW TheRecipeManager is a good cookbook program that can import, organize and sort your favorite recipes in an easy-to-find location.

Cuisinart Precision Master stand mixer review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW The Cuisinart Precision Master 5.5-Quart Stand Mixer is a kitchen workhorse that can blend, whip and knead with the best mixers on the market.

KitchenAid Classic Plus stand mixer review

By Linda Thomson

REVIEW The KitchenAid Classic Plus mixer performs as well, if not better, than mixers with more powerful motors, larger bowls and more features.

Espressione Café Minuetto 1334 review

By Linda Thomson

Review The Espressione Café Minuetto is a streamlined stainless-steel espresso maker that accepts both coffee pods and ground coffee.

Gaggia Classic 14101 review

By Linda Thomson

Review The Gaggia Classic is a sturdy and durable espresso machine. It also benefits from a large water reservoir and quality components.

DeLonghi EC-685 review

By Linda Thomson

Review The DeLonghi EC-685 makes tasty coffee and froths milk well, making it ideal for barista-style coffee at home.

Nespresso CitiZ&milk C122 review

By Linda Thomson

Review The Nespresso CitiZ&milk is a great espresso machine that makes two cup sizes and froths milk.

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