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Rachel Ogden

Rachel Ogden is a freelance journalist who has been writing about small and large appliances, interiors and home tech since 2007. Her kitchen has seen hundreds of air fryers, cookers and coffee machines over the years as well as food processors, mixers and blenders. Other outlets she has contributed to include Ideal Home, BBC Good Food, Woman & Home, Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews.

Recent articles by Rachel Ogden

Best wood burner
Best wood burner 2023: Top stoves for roaring log fires
Heating

Stay inside and get cosy with our pick of the best wood burners for every home

The best kitchen lighting to buy
Lighting

Say goodbye to the dark corners of your kitchen and illuminate everything from food prep countertops to cabinets

The best knives for slicing bread
Kitchen

Whether you love chunky sandwich doorstops or toaster slices, there’s a dedicated bread knife that’ll suit your budget

The best griddle pans for all your culinary needs
Kitchen

Sear and sizzle everything from the perfect steak to chargrilled peppers with our pick of the best griddle pans

The best meat thermometers from just £16
Kitchen

Whether you’re roasting, pan-frying or barbecuing, a degree-perfect meat thermometer should be your go-to gadget

The best Tassimo machine to buy in 2023
Coffee machines

Crowd-pleasing and colourful, the best Tassimo machines make quick coffees and much more

The best bathroom paints from £12
Bathroom DIY & tools

Spruce up your bathroom and keep mould at bay with these quality paints

Best cheap curtains 2023: Affordable window coverings
Home & garden

Now you can dress every room of your home with a set of stylish drapes

Best plastic paint 2023
DIY & tools

Faded, tired or scuffed plastic? Freshen up your surfaces with the best plastic paint

Best potato masher 2023: Easy-use tools for creamy potatoes
Kitchen

Craving smooth, buttery mashed potatoes? Crush it like a pro by adding one of the best potato mashers to your kitchen kit