Both my mum and dad were gerat cooks when I was growing up. Well,my dad was.My mum would try,bless her .As a family,we always used to try new things and experiment with food. I remember being in spain when I was about six,and all the kids wanted burgers and chips,and I renmember digging into prawns and garlic.I've always love trying news foods.The only things I really dislike are peas.And my mum still gives them to me!
      Restaurants were always a real treat when I was growing up.My brother and I would share food beause we could't really afford to splurge,and so now when I go out  to eat I treat it as a luxury and I feel lucky.My favourie food was the sort of thing that I remember having a lot when I was younger --the classics that my dad used to cook:shepherd's  pei,roast dinners and spaghetti bologense.He used to  make a shepherd's pie to die for,with a tiny layer of chess and a bit of  tomato.
     When I was growing up,we always used to eat around a table, except for Saturday night,which was a tray dinner in front of the TV as a treat.I think that's go to my nan's on Sundays--she used to make these lovely cherry pies.Now on Sundays I go to my dad's house .I think of him sitting at table on Sunday when I was little,and he would eat half and table on a  Sunday when I was little,and he would eat half and then leave the rest for later.
     I think a happy childhood gives you a balanced view of food and of yourself.I eat what I fancy and I feel good about it.I feel lucky that I escaped all the size zero nonsence when I was younger.I've had times with the press,When they've called me fat.Of course it does hurt,but having a great family and having normal,non-famous people around me keeps me grounded.