In just two years, Susan Hamer, of Ottawa's doughnut company, SuzyQ, went from farmers’ market favourite to gourmet shop with a lineup out the door every morning

Meet Susan Hamer, co-founder of SuzyQ Doughnuts

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From a refreshing summer drink, to a new knife set and a hack on a classic Canadian doughnut — these are the things that have our food editors excited now.

Five things our food editors are excited about now!

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Susan Hamer is Ottawa's doughnut diva

Five things our food editors are excited about this month