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From the editor

Welcome to a packed month at Top10Ultimate! 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.

Editor Jodi Creswick, Editor, Nov 2026

Bread makers, picked by the pros

Fair warning: your kitchen may start smelling like a bakery. Here are three expert picks.

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Bread Makers

Most affordable: Amazon Basics 2-Pound Bread Maker

14settings
Express loafUnder 90 minutes
Crust shades3

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

12programs
Loaf sizes1, 1.5 or 2 lb
Special programsWhole wheat, gluten-free

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

2paddles
Power700 watts
Weight24 pounds

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.

Latest reviews

Holly’s blanket test, by the numbers

Holly tested 3 electric blankets. Expect to fight your cat for the warmest spot.

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3

Electric blankets tested

2 min

Fastest warm-up (Westinghouse)

12

Most heat settings (Eastsora)

3 years

Longest ownership (Beautyrest)

From Holly Phillips's hands-on test of three electric blankets, November 2026.