Memories are fallible and a timer can save a lot of hard work from going out of the window

Remember, it's very simple to have an oven tested professionally, and it only takes about five minutes.

A cake is a very good test of an oven: if it browns too much on one side and not on the other, it's not your fault - you need to have your oven checked.

I do believe you can be attracted by somebody at first sight. We have all done it.

I cannot for the life of me understand what the Minister Of Transport does every day. He goes to the office at 9am and leaves at 5pm and the traffic in London is still horrendous.

Good kitchen equipment is expensive, but most items last a lifetime and will pay for themselves over and over again

My agent, Debbie, saying, 'Don't get involved in advertising.' She gets so many calls a day about me promoting a product, but I am really pleased I have never gone down that route. I don't want somebody else to make a saucepan with my name on it.