I know people think I invented the Victoria sandwich, but I'm really not that old. Mary Berry inventpeoplesandwich 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
My son is a tree surgeon and gets me a lovely tree. I like to put it up early, as I can't wait for Christmas. We dress it with decorations that have been in the family for years. Mary Berry christmasdecorationdress Change image and share on social
I was rather hopeless at school, but the one subject I seemed to be good at was domestic science. Mary Berry domesticgoodhopeless Change image and share on social
I still think it's essential for a parent to cook with their children. Weighing out the ingredients and learning where the food comes from is educational, but it also helps to place meal times at the heart of family life. We never had dinner in front of the TV. Mary Berry childcookdinner 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
As I was growing up, all meals, including breakfast, were family occasions, and you all sat down to eat together - and you had to finish everything as well. Mary Berry breakfasteatfamily Change image and share on social
I am a bit of a mother hen at Christmas! I always prepare in advance. It is the only way; otherwise, it can be really daunting. Mary Berry advancebitechristmas Change image and share on social
I was brought up to believe that it's family first. Of all the people my parents knew, the family was most important. You always turn to your family, and the family supports you. We do what we can to support our young and go and see the grandchildren if they're doing plays at school and their sports events. Mary Berry bringeventfamily share on social
I do not like a quiche with wet, undercooked pastry underneath, and that is that. Mary Berry pastryquicheundercooked Change image and share on social