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
If you are buying a larger turkey than usual, make sure it will fit in the oven. Mary Berry buyfitlarge Change image and share on social
I usually wear only a bit of pink lippy, but for TV, they add a few extra lashes to brighten my eyes and some colour to my face, as without it, I look pale and uninteresting. Mary Berry addbitebrighten Change image and share on social
Wherever possible, I like to use home-grown or locally produced ingredients. Mary Berry growhomeingredient Change image and share on social
Without doubt, without hesitation, I choose gardening over the gym. I can't stand going to the gym. It doesn't appeal to me at all. Give me gardening every time. Mary Berry appealchoosedoubt Change image and share on social
My favourite TV show is... 'Downton Abbey.' The characters are wonderful, and the style is created so beautifully on screen. Everything from the table settings to the linen seem perfect to me. While I'm watching it, I'm in a totally different world. Mary Berry abbeybeautifullycharacter share on social
To be able to walk out the door when you come home from a job and wander into the garden to do a bit of watering gives you time to be creative in your mind. Mary Berry bitecreativedoor Change image and share on social
I've always had a strong interest in how food is produced and in knowing where it comes from. Mary Berry foodhaveinterest Change image and share on social
Freak diets I don't think work. It's control. Mary Berry controldietfreak Change image and share on social
My bread and croissants wouldn't win a prize! I'm not an expert in yeast cookery. Mary Berry breadcookerycroissant Change image and share on social
