Family life is fragmenting in this modern age, but it's up to all of us to keep it together. Mary Berry agefamilyfragment Change image and share on social
At my dinner parties, I like to serve cheese after the main course because you still have red wine in the glass, and it goes very well with the cheese. And that is what they do in France, and I think they set a good example. Mary Berry cheesedinnerfrance share on social
It's so comforting to have a small piece of cake. Just one slice. Mary Berry cakecomfortpiece Change image and share on social
If you're feeling a little bit down, a bit of kneading helps. Mary Berry bitefelthelp Change image and share on social
The very best hotel I've stayed in is the Intercontinental on Park Lane. We went there for the Chelsea Flower Show a few years ago, and it was sheer luxury. Everybody had a smile on their face. I came home and changed all my pillows because the hotel ones were so beautiful. Mary Berry agobeautifulchange share on social
I won't do 'Strictly' or any of those ghastly reality programmes. 'I'm a Celebrity' would be the end. It makes me shudder. Mary Berry celebrityendghastly Change image and share on social
'The Great British Bake Off' is family entertainment. There aren't many programmes where all ages can sit and watch from beginning to end. Everything else is violent, cruel, and noisy. We're educational without viewers realising it. Mary Berry agebakebegin share on social
Having children is the greatest thing that can happen to you as a husband and wife. They are infuriating at times when they're little, but on the whole, they're such a joy. I don't think I was the most brilliant mother when they were young. I had quite a bit of help because I was working and I enjoyed my work. Mary Berry bitebrilliantchild share on social
I think to eat cake is very good for us, but it's the size of the slice and how often you have it. Mary Berry cakeeatgood Change image and share on social
When I was paralysed by polio at 13, I went into an isolation hospital and couldn't sit up, so I only took liquid food from spouted cups which the masked nurses would bring in and feed to me. I saw my parents only through glass; we couldn't touch. Mary Berry bringcupfeed share on social