I have always read all the latest cookery books and magazines, from all over the world

A hen's egg is, quite simply, a work of art, a masterpiece of design and construction with, it has to be said, brilliant packaging!

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.

Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed... I think food is, actually, very beautiful in itself.

The thing I can't resist is a pork pie. That's my idea of a lovely treat.

In our house, some of our favourite recipes just happen to be vegetarian, but I still enjoy meat and I believe very much in meat.

I don't get insomnia, but I do get the odd night when I can't unwind.