Ted Lasso fans spot parody of viral Delia Smith football moment over 20 years on Apple TV sitcom saw Hannah Waddingham’s character drunkenly rally football fans in the latest episode The Independent UK · Sep 3
Thomasina Miers’ recipes for spiced lamb-stuffed aubergine with aleppo chilli butter, and berry ripple ice-cream A meaty, Middle Eastern style stuffed vegetable feast finished off with an ice-cold berry dessert The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
Dame Prue Leith explains why cooking should be taught in schools Famous culinary figures are urging children to receive regular practical cookery lessons The Independent UK · Mar 6
Dame Prue Leith and Delia Smith call for cooking in primary schools Actor Stanley Tucci is also part of the campaign, and said children are being failed by leaving school without the skills to make healthy meals. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Spice up your life! 17 soups with a kick – from chicken curry laksa to roast pumpkin What could be more warming than a tangy soup? Here are some excellent options, whether you’re using up leftover veg or exploring unexpected new flavours The Guardian - UK · Feb 8
US cash, sponsored shirts and TV deals: how money took over English football It’s almost too easy to make the case that men’s football in England has become overly commercial. At the start of this season, one Premier League striker cost £125 million. And with an annual TV broadcasting deal worth £1.25 billion, more money is flying around the top level of the… The Conversation · Jan 27
Steam, stodge – and so much suet: I made 10 endangered British puddings. Are any actually worth saving? With many classic puddings on the verge of dying out, I set out to discover which should be back on the menu. It was a journey through some of the heaviest desserts in history The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Ewan McGregor: ‘I really let myself down’ by swearing The Star Wars actor said he was so excited to meet celebrity cook Delia Smith that he could not help swearing. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
How to cook the perfect roast whole new potatoes – recipe While anyone can roast a potato, achieving perfectly crisp-skinned, buttery-fleshed deliciousness requires a little more thought … The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
Delia Smith not cooking Christmas dinner for first time in 52 years Presenter who taught nation to love pigs in blankets says she is excited to put her feet up The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
The Christmas cookbooks that will arrive in time for your festive feast From Jamie Oliver to Nigella Lawson, consider these your bibles for festivities The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Delia Smith gives damning verdict on modern French cuisine Celebrity chef and food writer claimed it is ‘very hard’ to find good traditional cuisine in France today The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024
Campaign launched to support original Bramley apple tree The Bramley Apple Festival takes place in Southwell on October 26. Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2024
Delia Smith steps down from Norwich City board after 28 years TV chef Smith and her husband Michael Wynn Jones bought Norwich in 1996 and will now become honorary life presidents The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 My generation needs our own Delia Smith – we’ve all forgotten how to cook The beloved food writer and TV personality taught millions how to nail the art of home cooking. But somewhere between Uber Eats, microwave meals and TikTok recipes, we’ve lost our way, argues Helen Coffey
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024 The end of an era: Delia Smith brought pride and passion to Norwich Often the object of criticism and abuse from supporters, the cookery writer enjoyed a rollercoaster ride on and off the field
FourFourTwo · Apr 4, 2024 'I forgot Sky were there' - Sheepish Delia Smith reflects on famous 'let's be having you' moment The clip of the Norwich City owner on the pitch at half time in their defeat to Manchester City on 2005 remains a viral smash
Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2023 OPINION - Lauren Laverne has ruined Desert Island Discs: bring back Kirsty Young It seems like the same programme. The dreamy opening theme with its soaring strings, the cosy tête-à-tête between host and guest, the interspersed tracks ranging from classical to pop to world music. But there is something wrong with Desert Island Discs, whose guest today is Delia Smith. Like other fans…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023 Christmas cook-off! Can I beat my Mum’s delicious dinner - with the help of Delia, Heston and TikTok? Rich Pelley’s mum is a fantastic cook, her Christmas dinner a marvel. But will her son outdo her with some imaginative, chef-endorsed takes on the classics?
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023 Delia Smith’s car struck by beer can before East Anglian derby Norwich manager, David Wagner, called for the ‘idiots’ who launched a can of beer at Delia Smith’s car before a fiery drawn East Anglian derby to be banned for life
Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023 Eight all-time great Christmas cookbooks to see you through till New Year From Delia to Nigella, and the River Cafe to the Pie Room, here are the best cookbooks to see you through Christmas
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023 Guild of Food Writers: Jimi Famurewa named restaurant writer of the year for third time Famurewa said of the win: “It’s a vote of confidence for the Evening Standard and for London’s restaurants”
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 Nostalgia for the deep-fried jam sandwich Letters: Readers respond to the news that Delia Smith has added the jammy fritter to one of her menus
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023 Delia Smith denounces vegan diets as ‘wrong’: ‘Don’t say you’re helping the planet’ The celebrity chef is known for teaching basic cookery skills in a no-nonsense style
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023 Cut yourself some slack and stop cooking for an impossible fantasy existence Wall-to-wall cookery shows and recipe books can undermine our confidence. It’s time to be kind to yourself in the kitchen