While not quite my culinary role models it was always fascinating to turn on the television and watch the engaging and entertaining Jennifer Patterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright and their alter egos, the Two Fat Ladies, whip up a sumptuous treat using scary amounts of butter, chocolate and full fat cream. Between them, the two girls could turn a humble lettuce into lip-smacking, moreish, calorie-laden, comfort food and make us laugh at the same time.