Susan Choung
Senior Food Editor
Susan (she/her) is the Senior Food Editor at Good Housekeeping, where she leads wine, spirits, and drinks coverage and helps shape food content across platforms. In the Kitchen & Cooking Lab, she develops and rigorously tests recipes, drawing on experience that spans Food & Wine, Food Network, three meal kit companies, a Brooklyn wine shop, and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. A graduate of Brown University, she has also collaborated on over a dozen cookbooks and cocktail books.
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Latest from Susan Choung
39 Christmas Cocktails to Get into the Holiday Spirit
Sleigh bells ring, are you drinking?
I Tried McDonald’s Grinch Meal and the Fries Nearly Took Me Out
Run, don’t walk—it’s going faster than Max dragging that Christmas sleigh.
The Internet's Entertaining Guru Says This Is The One Holiday Hosting Rule You Should Officially Break
“I'm never gonna be the girl ironing napkins,” says Molly Baz.
The Holiday Gifts “Top Chef” Judge Gail Simmons Buys on Repeat (One Is Only $8)
Plus the cocktail she’s serving at her house and the sweetest, most surprising gifts she’s gotten from her co-stars.
This Turkey Roasting Temp Delivers Juicy Results Every Single Time
Don’t let conflicting advice ruin your feast—our Test Kitchen found the exact temp that always delivers.
Jet Plane to Sicily
Meet the Paper Plane’s sun-seeking cousin—with a Mediterranean glow-up and bound for Palermo.
I Built a Holiday Cheese Board From Aldi for Under $20—and It Looks Expensive
Proof that “bougie on a budget” isn’t just a vibe—it’s a holiday hosting strategy.
How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey in Time for Thanksgiving Dinner
Our number one tip for defrosting turkey? Plan ahead.
Butter, Brine, or Both? Here’s Exactly How to Season Your Thanksgiving Turkey
The Test Kitchen’s ultimate guide to turkey seasoning—simple steps for juicier meat, crispier skin, and unforgettable flavor.
I Tried Shake Shack’s New Peppermint Bark Shake and It’s Like Sipping Crisp Winter Air
A crackable white chocolate shell, swirls of mint fudge, and that candy-cane crunch—it’s the most extra holiday shake yet.
Aldi’s $8 Organic Pinot Noir Might Be Its Best-Kept Secret
So good, your Friendsgiving crew will swear you spent triple the price.
I Tried the New Red Wine From Graza Olive Oil and I’m Shocked That It’s Actually Good
Yes, the brand that made squeezable olive oil cool now makes wine—and it’s surprisingly delicious.