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

I have tried all my life to look after my skin, so I never do things like go to bed with make-up on. I also always use moisturisers. But I certainly do not believe in Botox or anything like that. The thought of it just makes me think 'urgh'.

I think Antony Worrall Thompson is dreadful, just repulsive.

I cheated at school. I remember on one occasion I wrote some history dates in pen on my leg. So when there was a question like 'What year did that happen?', I'd lift my skirt up and have a look.

Getting into the habit of switching a timer on will, I promise, save you from any number of kitchen disasters.

But quite honestly I can't help being a passionate football supporter. If that's my sin, I'm guilty

Hopefully people will be inspired to cook. It's my mission to persuade people not to be afraid of cooking.