Nicole Papantoniou
Kitchen Appliances Lab Director
Nicole (she/her) is the senior director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab. She oversees all content and testing related to kitchen products, food, and recipes. She has worked at GH since 2019, and is a trained cook, published recipe developer, and seasoned product tester with nearly 15 years of experience. She has worked in test kitchens for national magazines and kitchen appliances brands, where she also helped develop products for the home cook. She earned a degree in journalism from SUNY New Paltz, graduated with a Grand Diplome in Classic Culinary Arts from the French Culinary Institute, and studied culinary nutrition at the Natural Gourmet Institute (both now part of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.)
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Latest from Nicole Papantoniou
Stanley vs. Yeti: Which Insulated Cup Is Better?
After testing them for a year, I have lots of opinions.
I Tested the New GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker
Here's what I really think after testing three different GE Profile nugget ice makers.
4 Best Wooden Cutting Boards, According to Testing
We hacked veggies, herbs, whole chicken and more to see which boards could handle it all.
5 Best Electric Knives for Carving and Slicing
We cut soft tomatoes and crusty bread and carved roast beef and chicken to find the top electric knives.
5 Best Blender-Food Processor Combos, Tested and Reviewed
These 2-in-1 appliances allow you to make smoothies and chop herbs efficiently.
The 9 Best Olive Oils to Buy for Cooking, According to Culinary Pros
Here’s how to find quality extra virgin olive oil for dipping, drizzling, roasting or salad-making.
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven Review: The Ultimate Kitchen Multitasker
We put this 8-in-1 appliance to the test.
Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer Review: Our Best Value Air Fryer Pick
Its window lets you watch food while it cooks.
How Does an Air Fryer Actually Work?
Plus, how to decide if it's worth getting one for your kitchen.
11 Best Baking Pan Sets, According to In-Depth Testing
Whether you're a beginner or professional, our kitchen experts have found a bakeware set for everyone.