Lina Ortega

Budget-focused home cook comparing total ownership costs, warranties, and spare parts. Advocates repairable, long-lived tools.

After a glossy multicooker failed a week after warranty, I totaled the gasket, pot, and shipping costs against a sturdy stovetop model. The math was blunt: repairable parts beat fancy modes. I returned the bells-and-whistles and fed four people on beans, rice, and savings for months.

I prioritize price-to-performance, repairability, and spare-part availability.