Eva Bleyer
Kitchen Appliances Lab Reviews Analyst
Eva (she/her) is the Reviews Analyst in the Kitchen & Cooking Lab. She tests kitchen appliances, cooking tools, and cookware using standardized lab protocols in order to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. With more than 15 years of experience in the food industry—including work as a food stylist, personal chef, and food brand marketing manager—she brings both culinary expertise and practical insight to every review. Eva earned a Bachelor of Science in Food Studies, Nutrition and Public Health from New York University. She completed her culinary training at the Natural Gourmet Institute (now the Institute of Culinary Education) and holds foundational and intermediate barista certifications from the Specialty Coffee Association.
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Latest from Eva Bleyer
I Bake Sourdough Regularly—And Didn't Think I Needed a Bread Slicer Until I Tried This One
Thanks to the Zassenhaus Classic Bread Slicer, my bread knife has some competition.
We've Tested 81 Toasters to Find the Best for Sourdough, White Bread, and Bagels
We’ve toasted more than 2,000 slices (and counting) to bring you the best toasters for every kitchen and budget.
5 Best Microwave Air Fryer Combos for Quick, Crispy Meals
These top-rated combo appliances can pop popcorn, air fry chicken wings, and even bake a cake.
5 Best Built-In Microwaves, According to Kitchen Experts
The same great functionality as other microwaves, without sacrificing counter space.
5 Best Freezers for Extra Food Storage, Tested by Appliance Experts
Upright freezers and chest freezers are great ways to store bulk purchases and preserve excess food.
4 Best Microwave Toaster Oven Combos, Tested by Kitchen Experts
These innovative appliances combine the speed of a microwave with the crisp convenience of a toaster oven—and so much more.
After a Decade of Testing 50+ Juicers, These Are the 4 We Recommend
These top models are innovative, easy to use, and produce high-quality juice.
4 Best Microwaves, Tested by Cooking Experts
Our top-tested countertop, built-in, and microwave air fryer combo models.
The 6 Best Gas Ranges Right Now, According to a Trained Chef
From high-performance luxury ranges to affordable models that don’t sacrifice quality.
90+ Pies Later, We Found the Best Indoor Pizza Ovens
Transform your home kitchen into a pizzeria with one of these top-tested indoor countertop pizza ovens.
Our In-Depth GreenPan Review, Backed by Rigorous Testing
Here's what our kitchen experts really think after testing dozens of GreenPan pots and pans over the last decade.
I Thought I Knew My KitchenAid Stand Mixer—Until I Built One Myself
Watching dozens of parts come together changed the way I look at the KitchenAid stand mixer.