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LEAH HYSLOP
Agent: Juliet Pickering
Assistant: Finlay Charlesworth
Biography: Leah Hyslop is a lifestyle writer and editor, specialising in food and drink. Born in London, she studied English Literature at Oxford University before moving into journalism. She is Deputy Editor at Waitrose & Partners Food magazine, and previously worked as Food Director at Sainsbury's Magazine and as a lifestyle editor at The Telegraph. Her work has also been featured in Metro, The i, The Times, Foodism, Eater, and Londonist, among other publications. Leah regularly appears on the radio, including Radio 4 and Radio London, as well as judging and interview panels.
Leah's first cookbook, MADE IN LONDON, was published by Absolute Press in 2018. Her second book, THE BROWNIE DIARIES, was published by Bloomsbury Absolute in February 2022; Nigella Lawson promptly declared, ‘it filled me with delight… there is a wit and charm about it that make it very uplifting.’
Cookery, 245 pages
Bloomsbury Absolute, February 2022
Whether you prefer a rich fudgy brownie or a comforting cakey blondie, dive into these 50-plus brownie-based solutions to all of life's challenges, big or small.
From recipes to cheer you up, like the 'Lonesome Tonight' brownie (an indulgent concoction made from store cupboard staples like peanut butter and crumbled cookies), to bakes for celebration, such as the 'I Think I Love You' brownie (with raspberry cheesecake swirl) or even the 'Payday' brownie (a caramel confection inspired by Millionaire's shortbread), you'll find the perfect treat among these pages. Stuck indoors on a rainy Sunday afternoon? There's a brownie for that, too...
Filled with humour, inspiration and cocoa-dusted tips and tricks to make sure your bakes never let you down, this is the ultimate book for brownie and blondie lovers everywhere.
MADE IN LONDON
Cookery, 304 pages
Absolute Press, May 2018
In Made in London, Londoner Leah Hyslop offers a joyful celebration of the city and its food, past and present. The book features recipes invented in the city; such as the 18th century treat Chelsea buns (a favourite of King George II) and Omelette Arnold Bennett, created for the famous writer while staying at the Savoy Hotel. Alongside these are new, exciting dishes, inspired by the Leah's eating adventures around the capital: such as a mouthwatering Pimm's and lemon curd trifle, an unusual goat's cheese and cherry tart and an easy twist on Indian restaurant Dishoom's iconic bacon naan, one of the best brunches in London.