Althea Chang-Cook
Home & Kitchen Writer
Work At CR
Althea covers home and kitchen appliances, including many she personally owns or aspires to own. Althea has what she calls "proud humility" in her willingness to highlight learning from her own missteps in the kitchen, which she says is part of what can make cooking fun. But make no mistake: She is one of CR's experts who's knowledgeable across many of the product categories CR covers.
Experience and Education
During her time here at CR, Althea has edited countless car reviews and how-to's, breaking tech news, health stories, product buying guides, and product evaluations.Prior to joining CR in 2018, Althea covered financial news, personal finance, technology, pharmaceuticals and biotech, food, product safety, autos, and more at CNN, CNBC, Forbes, TheStreet, and other publications. She holds a master's degree in multimedia journalism from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York and a bachelor's degree in print journalism from New York University.
Latest Articles by Althea Chang-Cook
6 Best Lab-Tested Dutch Ovens
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Best Blenders in Every Price Range
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Cómo limpiar tu cafetera
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How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
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