Delia Smith and reflections for these seasons. In 1988, she wrote a longer book on prayer, "A Journey into God". Smith is married to Michael Wynn-Jones. Delia Smith Delia Ann Smith (born 18 June 1941) is an English cook and television presenter, known for teaching basic cookery skills in a no-nonsense style. One of the best known celebrity chefs in British popular culture, Smith has influenced viewers to become more culinarily adventurous. She is also famous for her role as joint majority shareholder at Norwich City F.C. Her partner in the shareholding is her husband, Michael Wynn-Jones. In 2012 Smith was among
Delia Smith and her use of ingredients such as frozen mash and tinned minced beef and onions, or utensils such as an omelette pan, could cause sell-outs overnight. This phenomenon, dubbed the "Delia Effect", was most recently seen in 2008, after her book "How to Cheat at Cooking" was published. Her fame has meant that her first name has become sufficient to identify her to the public and the "Delia Effect" has become a commonly used phrase to describe a run on a previously poor-selling product as a result of a high-profile recommendation. From 1993 to 1998 Smith worked as a consultant