Nicole Papantoniou
Kitchen Appliances Lab Director
Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.
8 Best Outdoor Griddles of 2025
Use a versatile outdoor griddle to cook hamburgers, hot dogs, eggs, pancakes and more.
5 Best Nonstick Cookware Sets, Tested and Reviewed
After testing almost 100 options, our top pick is Circulon's 9-Piece A1 Series Cookware Set.
I Test Grills for a Living. Here's What I Really Think About the Big Green Egg.
Why this kamado grill is worth buying.
We Tested Over 50 Outdoor Grills. These 9 Are the Best.
Our top gas, charcoal, pellet and electric grill picks.
30 Expert-Approved Grilling Gifts for the Pitmaster
From handy grill gloves to a unique meat thermometer, these are the grill accessories our food editors and kitchen pros love.
The 5 Best Countertop Composters for Tackling Food Waste
Store or recycle your food scraps from the convenience of your kitchen countertop.
An Expert's Review of the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro After 4 Years of Testing
Plus, insights from our Kitchen Appliances Lab experts.
8 Best Kitchen Utensil Sets, Tested and Reviewed
Upgrade your cooking arsenal with a trusty set of high quality kitchen tools.
6 Best Ice Cream Makers, According to Our Testing
Cool, creamy and made in your own kitchen.
We Tested 60+ Stainless Steel Cookware Sets: Here's What We Recommend
Plus, some tips and tricks on how to clean and cook with the best stainless steel cookware.
5 Best Coolers With Wheels, Tested and Reviewed
We've tested dozens of coolers over the years, these are the five worth your money.
10 Best Dinnerware Sets, According to Lab and Consumer Testing
We spent nearly a year testing to find our top picks.
7 Best Refrigerators, According to Lab Testing and Real Consumers
We tested more than 50 refrigerators for performance and ease of use — and surveyed nearly 2,000 consumers about their real-world experiences.
I Tested Hundreds of Knives to Find the 4 Best Chef's Knives
Chef's knives are the most popular kitchen knives for good reason.
5 Best Toaster Ovens
Top-tested picks from brands like Breville, Panasonic and Cuisinart.
10 Best Espresso Machines, Tested by Coffee Experts
Our top picks include a range from beginner-friendly to expert-level machines.
7 Best Air Fryers, According to Our Testing
We've tested more than 50 air fryers in our Lab and used them at home for years to come up with these top picks.
The Best Smokeless Fire Pits for a Clean and Cozy Outdoor Experience
Get the warmth of a fire without the smoke in your face.
10 Best Coffee Makers, According to Lab and Taste Testing
We brewed over 1,000 cups of coffee to find the best coffee maker for you.
What Is a Battery Stove? The Latest Kitchen Innovation, Explained
If you want to switch to induction, this new technology can save you thousands.
6 Best Decanters for Wine, Tested and Reviewed
These vessels let your vino shine.
The Best Large Air Fryers, Tested and Reviewed
Large-capacity air fryers can cook family-size dinners and crisp up crowd-pleasing appetizers with ease.
The 5 Best Food Dehydrators of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Dehydrators let you whip up dried fruit and jerky at home — because store-bought snacks are so last season.
8 Best Ice Cube Trays, Tested and Reviewed
Level up your favorite beverage with fancy ice.
10 Best Weber Grills, According to Testing
The best gas, charcoal, electric and pellet grill picks for every type of griller.
17 Best Cake Decorating Tools, According to Our Experts
We spent three days baking and decorating to test these tools.
7 Best Kitchen Drawer Organizers, According to Organization Pros
Restore order once and for all.
Air Fryer vs. Convection Oven: What's the Difference?
Our kitchen appliance experts break down everything you need to know about the popular cooking gadgets.
4 Best Egg Cookers, Tested and Reviewed
Cook perfect eggs in no time, every time.
10 Best Coffee Grinders, Tested and Reviewed
Get the most out out of your coffee with freshly ground beans.
The 7 Best Smart Refrigerators That Impressed Experts and Real Consumers
Our top picks deliver advanced features, energy efficiency and seamless connectivity for smarter food storage.
Do You Need an Induction Stove? Pros, Cons and Latest Innovations
As the safety of gas stoves continues to be questioned, here's what you should know.