Liberty Mendez

After completing a professional chef diploma at Westminster Kingsway College, Liberty went on to work as a pastry chef at the House of Commons before joining the team at Good Food as cookery assistant. Specialising in all things patisserie, her cakes are much sought-after among the Good Food team – the proof’s in the pudding. She’s also interested in environmental issues and endeavours to make the test kitchen as eco-friendly as possible.

Vegan yule log with the first slice cut

Vegan yule log

A star rating of 1.6 out of 5.9 ratings
Easy biscotti on a wire rack

Easy biscotti

A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Coconut macaroons in plate

Coconut macaroons

A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.31 ratings
A selection of festive sugar cookies

Sugar cookies

A star rating of 2.3 out of 5.13 ratings
Rum truffles presented in a jar with a gift label

Rum truffles

A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Belgian buns on a wire tray

Belgian buns

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.25 ratings
Broccoli salad in a bowl

Broccoli salad

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.12 ratings
One large strawberry tart

Strawberry tart

A star rating of 4 out of 5.19 ratings