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Joanne Gould

Joanne has been writing about food, drink, health, beauty and wellbeing for ten years. She has contributed to The Independent, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Grazia and YOU Magazine among others and writes regularly on food, drink and home at Expert Reviews. She will test and rate anything from Pinot Noir to vegetable peelers and everything in between.

Recent articles by Joanne Gould

Smeg High Performance Blender on a black work top
Smeg High Performance Blender: Powerful blending, with style
Kitchen

A serious bit of blending kit to blitz up fruit, ice, nuts and more

£400
Smeg Personal Blender with accessories
Smeg Personal Blender review: Stylish and versatile
Kitchen

A compact and sleek personal-sized blender for healthy shakes and more

£97
Nutribullet Magic Bullet Blender review
Blenders

The Magic Bullet Blender is great value for money and makes big smoothie portions, but double check the instructional manual before use

£50
Is an expensive coffee machine worth it coffee being made
Is an expensive coffee machine worth it? We weigh it up
Coffee machines

A barista-grade coffee machine might save a lot of money on takeaway coffee, but the upfront cost can be significant. So, is it worth it?

Nespresso Vertuo Creatista teaser coffee machine on a black worktop
Nespresso Vertuo Creatista: The most premium pod machine
Coffee machines

The Nespresso Vertuo Creatista disrupts the coffee pod machine scene with its clever milk steamer serving up barista-style beverages

£649 inc VAT
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The best air fryer accessories to up your air fryer game
Air fryers

From silicone tongs to baking kits, these are the best air fryer accessories to make the most of everyone’s favourite countertop cooker

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The 9 Christmas cleaning jobs you should tackle now
Vacuum cleaners

Get your vacuum, gloves and detergent ready, these are the essential cleaning jobs to tackle if you want to get ahead for Christmas

Should I keep coffee in the fridge cup of coffee with a leaf decoration
Should coffee be kept in the fridge?
Coffee machines

Our guide will teach you how to store and use your coffee for the freshest cup

An image of a rice cooker on a table with a measuring cup and spoon
The best rice cookers from £20
Kitchen

Our testers’ pick of the best rice cookers will help you whip up consistently perfect rice without the hassle or effort

A coffee pod machine with cup and a selection of coffee pods
The best coffee pod machines to buy
Coffee machines

Enjoy easy espresso, americano, cappuccino and more at the touch of a button with these tried and tested coffee pod machines