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
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
I won't cook in deep fat. Years ago, I met a fireman who said most kitchen fires were caused by deep fat, and I don't think that's changed. Oven chips are good enough for my grandchildren, and they're chuffed with that. Mary Berry agocausechange share on social
Wherever possible, I like to use home-grown or locally produced ingredients. Mary Berry growhomeingredient 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
We have three and a half acres, complete with duck pond and wildflower meadow and open annually by appointment as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Mary Berry acreannuallyappointment Change image and share on social
I eat carefully because people don't want to see a large person judging cakes. They'll think to themselves, 'That's what happens when you eat cake.' Mary Berry cakecarefullyeat Change image and share on social
I've been amazed by the success of 'The Great British Bake Off.' I've been 'rediscovered' at the age of 76. When I was asked to be a judge, I said I wanted to be myself. I didn't want to shout like some other television judges. I also said I was a very bad bread maker, so would the programme makers find someone to help on the bread scene? Mary Berry ageamazeask share on social
One of my first jobs was as a recipe tester for a PR agency. One week, the editor of 'Housewife' magazine called my boss and asked me to write a column - the cookery editor had gone away on a press trip. I was terrified. Mary Berry agencyaskbos share on social
When I was paralysed by polio at 13, I went into an isolation hospital and couldn't sit up, so I only took liquid food from spouted cups which the masked nurses would bring in and feed to me. I saw my parents only through glass; we couldn't touch. Mary Berry bringcupfeed share on social