Dame Mary Berry went clubbing in Ibiza?! | Dish Podcast | Waitrose

From deep in the archive, we’re heading back to Season 2 when Nick and Angela welcomed their very first Dame to Dish HQ – Mary Berry!

A true icon of British food writing, baking, and broadcasting, Mary’s passion for cooking shot her into the spotlight and has kept her there for over six decades. From editing food magazines to penning more than 75 cookbooks, and of course her seven-year stint as a judge on The Great British Bake Off alongside Paul Hollywood, she has become one of the most beloved figures in the industry.

Originally released as the Season 2 Christmas special, in true festive fashion this episode began with a glass of mulled wine. Angela served up an organic chicken, leek and mushroom puff pie, complete with a satisfyingly thick crust, which Mary was quick to praise. For dessert, the trio indulged in a classic Waitrose Christmas Chocolate Yule Log.

This conversation is brimming with quintessential Mary Berry moments – from her journey to becoming a national treasure, to her tips for the perfect trifle, and even a surprise revelation of what really went on during her trip to Ibiza…

Please note, all festive products such as the Yule Log mentioned in this video will be available later in the year.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Coming up on Dish…
00:35 - Welcome to Dish Dame Mary Berry!
01:17 - Mary’s Christmas special in 2022
01:59 - It’s time for Mulled Wine!
03:02 - Mary’s love for Christmas
03:37 - Turkey duty
05:08 - The key to the perfect trifle
07:38 - Food is served!
07:50 - No soggy bottoms here!
08:50 - Sides with the pie
09:19 - Making vs buying pastry
09:57 - Recipe information
10:12 - Mary’s first introduction to cooking
12:40 - Mary’s desire to teach
13:45 - Cooking within the family and at school
14:41 - Gender equality in cooking
15:41 - Studying cookery
19:20 - Mary’s entry into television
21:16 - Mary’s life as an author and recipe writer
23:00 - Staying relaxed in the kitchen & the Bake Off tent
24:36 - Time for dessert!
25:57 - Bake Off
27:00 - Mary’s trip to Ibiza!
28:42 - Closing remarks