I'm just very grateful that the media has been so kind to me, because there's nothing unusual about me. I'm just a mum and a granny who is teaching cookery on TV. Basically, I'm very ordinary. Mary Berry basicallycookerygranny 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'm immensely proud to have been made a CBE, but I don't ever use the letters after my name unless someone has included them in correspondence. Mary Berry cbecorrespondenceimmensely Change image and share on social
Some of my fondest memories are holidays by the seaside. Mary Berry fondholidaymemory Change image and share on social
I would serve a selection of cakes, scones, and small sandwiches for afternoon tea. High tea is usually served between 5 P.M. and 6 P.M., replacing an evening meal - it is more substantial. Mary Berry afternooncakeeven 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
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've always collected vintage kitchenalia because it's beautifully made, and I love to see things that have been used down the ages. Mary Berry agebeautifullycollect 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