I think my father couldn't wait to get home to his wife, but I don't know if he was so keen on us children. Mary Berry childfatherhome Change image and share on social
Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy. Mary Berry bakecookmental Change image and share on social
Making your Christmas cake in September is perfect, as too fresh a cake crumbles when cut. Mary Berry cakechristmascrumble Change image and share on social
I never fry a doughnut! If you want a doughnut, go and buy one once in a blue moon. It's about everything in moderation. Mary Berry bluebuydoughnut Change image and share on social
I think to eat cake is very good for us, but it's the size of the slice and how often you have it. Mary Berry cakeeatgood Change image and share on social
The only time I'll use a microwave is to warm up a cup of coffee I've left too long before drinking. Mary Berry coffeecupdrink Change image and share on social
You've got to pay an awful lot for your hotel before you get fresh orange juice. If a hotel has got proper orange juice - and you do expect it if you're abroad - I rank the hotel highly. Mary Berry abroadawfulexpect Change image and share on social
I make myself eat one piece of toast for breakfast. When I'm doing 'Bake Off,' I eat soup for lunch. I know what puts on weight for me; it's just over-indulgence. Mary Berry bakebreakfasteat Change image and share on social
I admire my fellow judge Paul Hollywood enormously, though we often argue. He believes presentation and uniformity are paramount; I'm more interested in taste. I don't mind if one bun is smaller than the others, or if there's a little pastry cracking, though I don't want a soggy bottom. Mary Berry admirearguebelieve share on social
Looking back, I don't feel that I was the most brilliant mother. I was always very good at giving my children the right food, but it was one of my regrets in life that I didn't spend more time listening to them or playing with them. Mary Berry backbrilliantchild share on social
