Leah Flavell
Location
Northamptonshire, UK
School
De Montfort University, University Of Wolverhampton
Expertise
Food Culture, Food History, Recipes
- Leah Flavell has written content for multiple web outlets, including The Daily Meal and Looper.
- She is currently writing her debut novel.
- Her favorite dishes include pizza, pasta, and peanut-butter curries.
Experience
Leah Flavell is a freelance news and features writer living in the UK. She began writing articles about professional wrestling for What Culture in 2015 and The Sportster in 2019 before transitioning to entertainment writing with freelance positions at Screen Rant and Comic Book Resources. After writing for outlets such as Out Front Magazine and Your Dog Advisor, Leah began writing for Looper in 2021 and has since written numerous feature articles and news pieces. Currently, she writes for The Daily Meal, covering recipes, culture, and the history of food.
Education
Leah completed a bachelor's degree in creative writing and film studies at the University of Wolverhampton in 2018. In 2020, she achieved a master's degree in creative writing at De Montfort University while working part-time as a freelance writer.
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Stories By Leah Flavell
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Oregano, in dried and fresh forms, is a staple herb in many cuisines. However, if you've run out, don't panic: There are plenty of herbs you can use instead.
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Navy beans are more common than you might realize. As a cheap, nutritious, and long-lasting alternative to meat, there is a specific reason for their name.
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Dehydrating and freeze-drying are two effective preservation methods for fruit. But there's only one technique you can do in your own kitchen.
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Candied nuts make a great appetizer for dinner parties, and using bourbon-drenched nuts adds an extra twist. But how long should the nuts be soaked for?
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Many people look back on their childhoods with wistful nostalgia. Some remember novelty foods that are remembered not so fondly. Enter Hershey's Hulk syrup.
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Hemingway is best known as an author. What's less known is his love for the Bloody Mary. In fact, he concocted his own recipe that he made by the pitcherful.
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Virtual food might seem like something that's far of in the future, but it's actually already here - right now. Here's how it plays with your senses.
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Door County Wisconsin was at one time the greatest producer of cherries in the United States and still celebrates that heritage with festivities and local fare.
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Brian Baumgartner became a chili aficionado since his spilled chili scene in "The Office." And there's one ingredient he never holds back on in his own recipe.
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If you find yourself craving ice cream on a winter day, there's no better time to try making your own ice cream with the very snow that blankets the ground.