Rebecca Ciaramidaro is a Content producer in the Household team at CHOICE. Rebecca writes about a wide range of children’s and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. And also grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. Previously at CHOICE, Rebecca worked as a  Test officer in the kitchen lab. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) from the University of Western Sydney. LinkedIn

Fiona Mair tests and compares appliances in the CHOICE kitchen lab, from ovens, cooktops, barbecues and air fryers, to espresso machines, blenders, food processors, microwaves, frypans and more. Fiona is also involved in Test Research, to help manufacturers with their product development for kitchen appliances. Fiona also conducts and judges food taste tests and is a judge for Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.  She develops consumer-focused recipes and technical methods for testing kitchen appliances.  Fiona has a degree in home economics and dietary supervision. Fiona has been at CHOICE since 1997 and previously worked as a dietary supervisor at a children’s hospital.  Fiona wants to help people to save time and money in the kitchen, reduce waste and landfill and to enjoy eating foods they’ve prepared from scratch. LinkedIn

Chantelle Dart tests appliances in the CHOICE kitchen lab, from ovens, cooktops and air fryers, to espresso machines, blenders, food processors, microwaves, frypans and more. Chantelle conducts practical, real-world cooking tests for all of the appliances we review, including how safe and practical they are to use.  Chantelle studied food technology, hospitality. business administration and event management. Chantelle enjoys helping consumers choose the best kitchen product for their needs, while also saving them time and money.