1001 Cocktails

Alex Barker qualified as a home economist before working in the test kitchens and marketing departments of some of the world's leading food companies. She then moved into magazines, including Woman's Own, where she became Cookery Editor. Later, at Prima, she worked in a similar role, before launching and editing Let's Cook. Her wide ranging show more experience of food publications makes her a leading authority and she now works freelance as a food writer. Sally Mansfield trained as a chef and then home economist before embarking on a career within magazines, including Prima, Me and Family Circle. After five years as a Food Editor she moved into the freelance world and has written a variety of cookbooks. show less