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From the editor
Welcome to a packed month at Consumer Echo! Our mission is to help our readers make confident, informed choices—whether you’re looking for the cozy comfort of a new winter blanket or upgrading your home’s security system.
With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday all dropping this month, our team is busy testing and researching products to bring you top-tier recommendations and the season’s best finds.
Bread makers, picked by the pros
Fair warning: your kitchen may start smelling like a bakery. Here are three expert picks.
Bread Makers
Most affordable: Amazon Basics 2-Pound Bread Maker
Chef Minoo Mahdavian’s budget pick: small, light and easy to clean. Just know the kneading is loud.
From Minoo Mahdavian’s own test, in our bread maker guide.
Bread Makers
Best for beginners: Cuisinart 2-Pound Bread Maker
Dietitian Ilana Schachter’s pick for beginners who want whole-grain or gluten-free bread.
Programs as described by Ilana Schachter, RDN, in our bread maker guide.
Bread Makers
Most professional: Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus
Bread creator Ellen Hoffman’s favorite, with a lid heater for even, golden loaves. Big and heavy, though.
Specs from the Zojirushi section of our bread maker guide.
Best Electric Blankets: We Tested 3 Heated Throws to Find the Coziest Option
Holly tested the Westinghouse, Eastsora and Beautyrest electric blankets at home for heat-up time, even warmth, comfort and controls. Here's which one to buy.
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Holly’s blanket test, by the numbers
Holly tested 3 electric blankets. Expect to fight your cat for the warmest spot.
Electric blankets tested
Fastest warm-up (Westinghouse)
Most heat settings (Eastsora)
Longest ownership (Beautyrest)
From Holly Phillips's hands-on test of three electric blankets, November 2026.