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Chef’s notebook / Am I a fashion icon?

Ever since I met Omi (one half of the fashion design duo Vin Omi) on a train, I have found myself, every six months, walking in their London Fashion...

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Prue Leith

Am I a fashion icon?

Ever since I met Omi (one half of the fashion design duo Vin Omi) on a train, I have found myself, every six months, walking in their London Fashion...

yesterday 10

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Prue Leith

Why Celebration Day isn’t nonsense

Today is Celebration Day when we are asked to remember the people we’ve loved and lost. My first reaction to the idea, was a groan. Really? Who...

25.05.2026 30

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Prue Leith

Notebook / My shameful confession: I’m not a good baker

Contrary to popular conception, I’m not a great baker. I was hired by Bake Off for my judging experience, not my baking skill. I’m a good cook and...

16.04.2026 40

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Prue Leith

Notebook / My shameful confession: I’m not a good baker

Contrary to popular conception, I’m not a great baker. I was hired by Bake Off for my judging experience, not my baking skill. I’m a good cook and...

16.04.2026 30

The Spectator

Prue Leith

My shameful confession: I’m not a good baker

Contrary to popular conception, I’m not a great baker. I was hired by Bake Off for my judging experience, not my baking skill. I’m a good cook and...

16.04.2026 50

The Spectator

Prue Leith

Africa / Madagascar offers peace – and lemurs – in abundance

Madagascar, by rights, should be rich and flourishing. It has everything: natural resources, a heavenly climate, picture-book scenery, tropical...

02.04.2026 30

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Prue Leith

Diary / The real reason I'm leaving Bake Off

29.01.2026 30

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Prue Leith