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
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6 Kitchen Drawer Organizers for a Cleaner, Calmer Space
Restore order once and for all.
8 Best Flatware Sets for Every Occasion, According to Kitchen Pros and Testers
I tested these with our Kitchen Lab and consumer panel to find our top picks.
6 Best Toaster Ovens, Tested by Kitchen Appliance Experts
These compact ovens do so much more than just toast.
The Hidden Grease Spot in Your Air Fryer You’re Probably Missing
This overlooked area can trap grease and baked-on residue.
Move Over Stainless Steel, This Is the Most Stunning Fridge Color I’ve Ever Seen
This deep, unusual appliance color made my jaw drop.
Stanley Tucci Came out With a Pizza Oven—and It Works Indoors
Channel your inner pizzaiolo without leaving home.
Skip the Reservation—These Cooking Tools Make Valentine’s Day at Home Special
Ditch your reservations and make a romantic V-Day at home.
We Tested 45+ Chef's Knives in the GH Kitchen Lab—These 4 Impressed Us Most
From everyday prep to heavy-duty chopping, these top performers stood out for sharpness, comfort, and durability.