I think all good writing is a struggle. To write as well as you feel you can has to be a struggle, almost by definition, because you could always improve.

I try to be classic without being mumsy.

I learnt basic cookery by watching my mum.

I've never particularly liked the idea of looking back; I'd rather look forward

I adore food and always have.

I do find modern jazz quite tricky.

I was always very determined, as was my husband, that we wouldn't let any of our children act when they were young.