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.
Our Kitchen Lab's New Favorite Type of Espresso Machine
Automatic espresso machines grind, brew and make frothy drinks all with the press of a button.
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.
8 Best Built-in Refrigerators of 2025, According to Experts
Finish your kitchen with one of the best built-in fridges.
6 Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers, According to Expert Testing
These top picks brew tasty coffee one cup at a time.
The 8 Best Knife Sets, Tested by Experts
We found the best knife sets from brands like Shun, Wüsthof, Material and Ninja.
We’ve Tested 78 Toasters — These Are the Ones Worth Buying
We’ve toasted more than 2,000 slices (and counting) to bring you the best toasters for every kitchen and budget.
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.
6 Best Coffee Makers With Grinders, Tested and Reviewed
Savor a cup of coffee from freshly ground coffee beans without the extra grinding.
Bartesian Review: This Cocktail Machine Makes Flavorful Drinks in Less Than a Minute
These are the best drinks to make in the Bartesian.
After a Decade of Testing 50+ Juicers, These 3 Are the Best
These top models are innovative, easy to use and produce high-quality juice.
Experts Say You Should Think Twice Before Adding These Foods to Your Cast Iron Pan
Read this before adding anything to your cast iron skillet.
The 5 Best Gas and Charcoal Combo Grills, According to Our Experts
Why choose between a gas and a charcoal grill when you can have the best of both in one?
After Testing Almost 100 Models, These 4 Blenders Are Worth the Investment
These full-sized blenders blitzed the competition with their exceptional smoothies, milkshakes, frozen margaritas and so much more.
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.
7 Best Dual Coffee Makers, According to Lab and Taste Testing
Brew a single cup or full pot of coffee with one machine.
We Tested 24 Food Storage Containers to Find the Best
Store your leftovers. Do your meal prep. Organize your pantry.
We Tested Dozens of Water Bottles to Find the Absolute Best Ones
Our top-tested picks are durable, functional and will help you stay hydrated on the go.
4 Best Nonstick Cookware Sets, Tested and Reviewed
After testing almost 100 options, our top pick is Circulon's 9-Piece A1 Series Cookware Set.
After Testing Over 50 Air Fryers, These Are Our Top Picks
Our team has tested dozens of air fryers over the years, from glass models to air fryer toaster ovens and more.
8 Best Cookware Sets, According to Our Rigorous Tests
We tested nearly 200 cookware sets to come up with this list.
9 Best Espresso Machines, Tested and Reviewed
Our top picks include a range of machines from budget-friendly to high-end.
6 Best Kamado Grills, Tested by Experts
Sear, smoke and bake almost anything on these versatile grills.
How to Make the Most Out of Your Food Processor
This kitchen appliance can do more than just chop, slice and shred.
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.
The Best Induction Cookware, According to Our Expert Testing
We cooked eggs, seared steaks and boiled water to find the best induction cookware.
Here's Why You Don't Need This Popular Accessory for Your Grill
I've tested more than 50 grills and dozens of grilling tools — save your money. Mats are unnecessary.
6 Best Gas Ranges of 2025, According to Testing
From high-end picks with all the bells and whistles to budget options around $1,000.
Ninja Creami Review: What We Think After Testing the Ice Cream Maker
We love that it can make all types of ice cream quickly.
We Tested Over 50 Outdoor Grills. These 9 Are the Best.
Our top gas, charcoal, pellet and electric grill picks.
6 Best Ceramic Cookware Sets, According to Expert Testing
These are the best for high-heat searing, sautéing and more.
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.
7 Best Hand Mixers of 2025, According to Expert Testing
We mixed lots of dough and whipped up heavy cream and egg whites to find the top performers.