Ellen Manning

Ellen Manning is a freelance journalist focusing on food and drink. A journalist for over 15 years, Ellen is former chief reporter at the Press Association and now writes for national publications on a range of topics. She also runs her own award-winning food blog, Eat with Ellen.

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