Susan Hall Mahon Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Susan Hall Mahon is a writer and editor covering all things lifestyle. Previously, she was the editorial director at Allrecipes.com, the executive editor at MyRecipes.com and CoastalLiving.com, and the associate editor at Health magazine. Susan's writing has appeared in these titles as well as HGTV.com, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and Flower magazine. Susan has written and edited hundreds of articles, galleries, and social posts in her nearly 20 years as a lifestyle journalist. She has been passionate about researching, writing, and editing food, home, health, and travel stories ever since interning at Southern Living magazine after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism. About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.