Erin Bashford
Erin Bashford is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering reviews. She has a Master’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia and 7 years of experience reviewing music and events for various publications. She has edited publications such as Outline Magazine’s Guide to Norwich, and she has written for a number of magazines and websites such as Clash Magazine, Outline Magazine and Dork Magazine. Alongside this she has created video reports for BBC News and produced podcasts and radio broadcasts about everything from music to ghost stories. Erin is an avid user of home appliances like blenders, slow cookers, coffee machines, in addition to her penchant for MacBook Pros and iPhones. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing fantasy fiction, or stressing over todays’ NYT Games.
Latest articles by Erin Bashford

I'm obsessed with Le Creuset and you can get up to 44% off with these 11 Black Friday deals
By Erin Bashford last updated
These are the best nine Le Creuset deals I've found while window shopping.

The craziest Black Friday deals right now — 7 most amazing discounts
By Erin Bashford published
I've found 7 of the craziest Black Friday deals, including a brand-new iPhone 16 for $0.01.

I'm an ex-barista — I've found the 15 best Black Friday coffee deals to turn your kitchen into an at-home cafe
By Erin Bashford last updated
I've found some of the best coffee tech deals to level up your routine without breaking the bank.

I'm an ex-barista and these are my favorite Nespresso Black Friday deals
By Erin Bashford published
Get a Nespresso machine for under $100 — or splurge on the high-end Creatista for massive $250 savings.

Save $120 on our favorite KitchenAid stand mixer — what color will you choose?
By Erin Bashford published
The KitchenAid stand mixer is Tom's Guide highest-rated stand mixer and it's a massive $120 off right now.

I’ve handpicked the best Owala water bottle Black Friday deals — save up to 20% now
By Erin Bashford published
I've picked the best deals for the viral Owala water bottle — my favorite is the 40oz tumbler in 'Yoga Pink'.

These are the 5 best Black Friday Sims 4 deals — from a self-professed Sims addict
By Erin Bashford published
These are the best The Sims 4 packs on sale right now — from a true Sims nerd.

TikTok favorite Ninja Creami ice cream maker is $40 off in this cool Black Friday deal
By Erin Bashford last updated
Save $40 off the social-media-frenzied Ninja Creami ice cream maker with this Black Friday deal.

These are the best Black Friday coffee maker deals — handpicked by an ex-barista
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Become a barista this Black Friday and grab one of the best coffee machine deals.

I thought this one-of-a-kind e-bike conversion kit would be great — I ‘spoke’ too soon
By Erin Bashford published
While the CLIP e-bike conversion kit feels like a great idea, it's not quite ready yet.

CLIP review: This e-bike conversion kit needs work
By Erin Bashford published
The CLIP e-bike conversion kit is a neat prototype, but needs fine-tuning before we can recommend it. The range is just 4 miles, it can't handle rain and is pretty bulky.

Felicita Arc review: This coffee scale has thought of everything
By Erin Bashford published
The diamond of coffee scales

Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 review: High functionality, high fashion
By Erin Bashford published
The Timemore Black Mirror Basic 2 Coffee Scale is a premium coffee scale with a sleek LED waterproof screen, high weight accuracy, and a live flow rate monitor.

KitchenTour Coffee Scale review: Premium performance at an affordable price
By Erin Bashford published
The KitchenTour Coffee Scale is a great scale with a range of functions and a responsive LED screen. And the best part — it’s the cheapest coffee scale I’ve ever reviewed.

Subminimal Subscale review: A coffee scale you can drink out of
By Erin Bashford published
The Subminimal Subscale is an aesthetically-pleasing coffee doser with an instantly reactive LED screen and juicy IPX4 rating… but it’s only really suitable for espresso.

Hario V60 Drip Scale review: Master coffee with this simple scale
By Erin Bashford published
Ideal for experimentation and big brewers

Hario V60 vs Chemex: Which manual coffeemaker is right for you?
By Erin Bashford published
Which manual coffee maker will come out on top? I consider ease of use, taste, and maintenance.

OneOdio Focus A5 review: These headphones look like the boss, but sound like a nervous intern
By Erin Bashford published
Despite the pleasing price tag and cool appearance, the disappointing audio quality means these headphones make every song sound mediocre.

Aarke Coffee Maker review: It looks cool, but at what cost?
By Erin Bashford published
The Aarke Coffee Maker is an electric coffee maker oozing Scandinavian cool, but the price tag is higher than you’d expect for its lack of features.

Hario V60 review: There’s beauty in simplicity
By Erin Bashford published
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to brew a speciality coffee

AeroPress vs Chemex: Which brews a better coffee?
By Erin Bashford published
When you put the Chemex and the AeroPress head-to-head, which comes out the superior coffee maker?

Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker review: The rumors are true — perfect coffee every time
By Erin Bashford published
It’s got the looks and the brains
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