LISA MARKWELL

@lamarkwell

If editor-turned-chef Lisa Markwell were a cocktail, she would be a bloody Mary: ‘Something that works morning, noon and night.’ Having worked her way up from secretary at Country Living to editor of

The Independent on Sunday, Lisa says, ‘I’ve interviewed cabinet ministers and rock stars, but, secretly, the best fun has been reviewing restaurants.’ For

Lisa, the person who comes closest to the definition of wonder woman is her sister, Claire: ‘On her own, she has raised two beautiful daughters, is on her third successful career, is a great cook and brilliant company.’ Lisa writes about her huge career change from editor to chef on page 136.