Some of my fondest memories are holidays by the seaside. Mary Berry fondholidaymemory Change image and share on social
Many people think children must have chips. I don't think any household should have a deep fat fryer. Mary Berry childchipdeep Change image and share on social
I can't pass a plant stall without feeling I must have one. But my greatest extravagance, I suppose, is roses. We've got masses. Mary Berry extravagancefeltgreat Change image and share on social
I mainly cook British food with a few things I've had on my holidays. I went to the Canary Islands a few years ago, and we had all sorts of different mushrooms on brioche with pancetta on top, and it was delicious. I had it most days for lunch, so I thought, 'I'll do that when I get back,' and now it's in my cookbook, an absolute favourite. Mary Berry absoluteagoback share on social
Reluctant as I am to regard myself as a style icon, I would love to think I could inspire older women to make the most of themselves. Mary Berry iconinspirelove Change image and share on social
My parents were very strict about manners and being polite to others. I brought my own children up that way, too. Mary Berry bringchildmanner Change image and share on social
I don't like tattoos because tattoos are forever. Mary Berry forevertattoo Change image and share on social
When I started, you had cochineal food colouring that would turn things pink, but you could never make it red. Now, red is no problem - and if you look at supermarket bakery sections since 'Bake Off' began, you can get everything. Mary Berry bakebakerybegin share on social
I'm not great on the florals. I think you've got to wear what you're happy in and that is fun but isn't mutton dressed up as lamb. Mary Berry dressfloralfun Change image and share on social
I think baking is very rewarding, and if you follow a good recipe, you will get success. Mary Berry bakefollowgood Change image and share on social