After training at the Paris Cordon Bleu, Mary Berry started her career as cookery editor of Housewife and Ideal Home magazines. She is well known for her many television appearances, culminating in the BBC1 series Mary Berry's Ultimate Cakes and Mary Berry at Home. One of Britain's foremost cookery writers, she often appears as a guest on BBC2's Saturday Kitchen, and has written over 40 cookery books, including Mary Berry's Baking Bible. Most recently, Mary has appeared on TV as the judge of the Great British Bake Off. 'Mary Berry, cookery writing pioneer' - The Times 'Reliable and clear, a Mary Berry recipe would never let you down' - Mail on Sunday