"a sprinkling of joy and a good dose of happiness"

Dear Delia

Just wanted to write you a few lines on Christmas Eve to wish both yourself and Michael a wonderfully indulgent Christmas, full of good things, a sprinkling of joy and a good dose of happiness

I also want to pass on my own long overdue thanks for all the good things you have brought to my life. Our own journeys can be peculiar, with unexpected twists and turns, but the familiarity of good home cooking will always remain. This is always felt more keenly at Christmas, when in an uncertain world, we can take comfort in the familiar and the well loved. So thank you for always being there, a reassuring friend - a calm demeanour and a little bit of reassurance in the turmoil of today

I’m sure I speak for thousands when I say that we miss seeing you on TV - but maybe one day. For now, to you, your family, to Lindsey - thank you and lots of love for Christmas

Rob