Susan Laughlin

Food Editor

Writer and photographer Susan Laughlin has been New Hampshire Magazine’s food editor for more than 16 years. She has traveled the Granite State with fork and camera in hand, looking for the best breakfasts, burgers, poutine and overall dining excellence. Over the years, she’s written about the state’s top restaurants and chefs, young farmers, where to find the best brunch, and profiles of entrepreneurial brewers and distillers. She’s also been tapped by other publishers, including Food Network Magazine, Phaidon and Yankee Magazine, for her local dining expertise.

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Meet Artist Gretchen Hill Woodman

Woodman captures the magic of wildlife with pencil dust.

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Meet Fine Carpenter Ryan Hulse

Hulse uses new and old wood to custom-build coasters, cutting boards and more.

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Meet Artist Rosemary Conroy

Weare artist finds joy in all creatures great and small.

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Where to Find New Hampshire Food Trucks

Your guide to the best food trucks in the state — and where and when to find them.

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A Berry Delicious Cocktail

Use the power of fresh fruit and apple cider vinegar to make a refreshing mocktail or cocktail.

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Melissa McKeagney's Prints Rule

Children’s clothing that’s far from boring.

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Artist Elouise Lane Quadros

Quadros captures the beauty of the garden in oil paint.

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A Guide to New Hampshire Farmstands

Now it's more important than ever to shop local and support New Hampshire's farmers, so here's where and how to shop the locavore's answer to the supermarket.

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Artist Shannon Wallis

Wallis turns eggs into works of art using a hot wax pen and an array of geometric designs.

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Restaurant News from the James Beard Foundation (JBF) and More

Everything has changed for the food and restaurant industry in just a few weeks.

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Guide to Brunch

Whether you’re looking for a little hair of the dog via bloody mary or an elegant buffet with oysters and champagne, there’s a brunch in New Hampshire that hits just the right spot.

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The Red, the Blue and the Coconut Cake

An interview with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum on the 100th anniversary of the New Hampshire Primary

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Artist Galina Szakacs

Szakacs creates complex patterns out of clay.

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Artist Carmen Verdi

With the simplest of tools — a pencil — Verdi turns empty paper into works of art.

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Local Goldsmith DH Ostrander

Doug Ostrander adds beauty to the ordinary in his jewelry designs. See more of his work at the upcoming 33rd Annual Open Studios event at The Button Factory on December 6-7.

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Local Food & Drink Gift Ideas

Local artisan foods, packed with flavor and a dash of love, are the perfect stocking stuffer or hostess gift. Even better, a gift basket laden with sweets, treats and sauces is sure to put a smile on any pouting face — maybe even add more of a twinkle to Santa’s eye.

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