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
Our aim is to get people to enjoy 'Bake Off' at home and for our bakers to enjoy what they are doing. We don't want to catch them out. It's a very happy occasion, and it's about encouraging people to bake at home. Mary Berry aimbakebaker share on social
I'm very keen on the family getting together around the table because you learn so much of what's going on. With a full tummy, they begin to talk to you. People now have busy lives, but once or twice a week, it's lovely to sit all around together. Mary Berry beginbusyfamily 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
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
Before the start of each new series, I go shopping for my 'Bake Off' wardrobe. I've got increasingly confident with my look and now wear much more colour than I did at the start. Mary Berry bakecolourconfident 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