Delia Smith

Delia Smith is a highly accomplished English author, with a focus on cookbooks and home and garden books. She has gained significant recognition for her ability to teach basic cooking skills to ordinary people in a practical and realistic style. Smith's writing has resonated with a wide audience, making her a bestselling cookery author, with more than 21 million copies of her books sold.

In addition to her writing, Smith is a well-known cook and television presenter. Her no-nonsense teaching style has made her a popular figure in the UK, where she has been a prominent figure in television cookery for many years. Smith's contributions to the world of cooking have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and, later, a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2009 Birthday Honours.

Smith's influence extends beyond the world of cooking, however. She is also famous for her role as joint majority shareholder at Norwich City F.C., a professional football club based in Norwich, England. Together with her husband, Michael Wynn-Jones, Smith has played a significant role in the club's operations and has attracted varying media attention for her involvement. From positive coverage when she helped save the club from bankruptcy, to negative attention for a controversial on-pitch announcement in 2005, Smith's involvement with Norwich City F.C. has been the subject of much discussion.

Despite the controversy surrounding her involvement in the football club, there is no denying Smith's significant contributions to the world of cooking and recipe writing. Her books and television appearances have helped to teach basic cooking skills to millions of people around the world, and her no-nonsense style has made her a beloved figure in the UK and beyond.