“I have always read all the latest cookery books and magazines, from al...” — Delia Smith Quote

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

Although a food processor is not an absolutely essential piece of equipment, because you can certainly chop, grate, slice, knead and mix everything by hand, it does do all these things very quickly and efficiently and saves you time and energy.

A measuring jug is also vital when cooking rice, as this is always measured by volume rather than by weight.

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

There are three reasons why this book came into being. First, throughout the 33 years I've been writing recipes - although I'm not vegetarian myself - I have greatly enjoyed creating vegetarian recipes, and cooking and serving them at home.

When I'm in London, I get a veggie-box sent up every week, with the latest pickings.

I'm always trying whatever the latest telephone is.

My brother keeps texting me about the latest Audi and BMWs that have come. He keeps suggesting I buy one of them. He does share the specifications.

I'm a big mobile fan, so I love seeing all of the latest technologies with phones.

I try out all the latest beauty products and participate in all the shows. It's pretty magical.