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100 days of lockdown

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021June 30, 2020 Leave a Comment on 100 days of lockdown

Today marks 100 days of lockdown here in the UK. I have just written my latest column for Norfolk Online and in that I lament the loss of one of life’s greatest pleasures – one that we definitely all took for granted – and that is a cup of coffee with a friend. Whether spontaneous …

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  • One of my things for 2023 is to share more of my writings and work. I took part in a @bethkempton winter writing retreat at the start of the month, and it has definitely triggered creativity within me. So, in the spirit of sharing, here is a piece I wrote on Sunday while in Oman. We visited an oasis, surrounded by date palms, and I managed to enjoy a few moments of solitude, to be one with nature, and to just listen and observe. I hope you like it - link in bio. Samantha x #writer #writerslife #writersofig #oman #omantravel #omantourism #inspiration #traveltheworld #travelphotography #travelling #samanthamattocks #author #authorlife #authorsofig #photography #photographer #photographerlife #datepalms #solitude #creative #creativespace #bethkempton
  • Heading home from incredible Oman. Very happy to have found balance on this trip, with little windows of creative pockets found amid the incredible @alrubatiya International Arabian Horse Championships. My heart is full; shukran. #oman #alrubatiya_international_arabian_horse_championship #firestorm #thearabianstormseries #thearabianmagazinecom #balance #creative #traveller #wanderlust #middleeast #arabianhorses #samanthamattocks #mylife #january #2023 #writer #journalist #photographer #ocean #quiettime #lifebalance #work #creativespace
  • Beautiful handmade Omani copper oil pots @alrubatiya Oman has been a beautiful country to visit - one more day and then back to England tomorrow in the early hours. #traveller #oman #muscat #alrubatiya_international_arabian_horse_championship #thearabianmagazine #photographer #journalist #samanthamattocks #copper #heritage #culture #wanderlust
  • Today is Cheese Lover's Day! Who knew that there was such a thing - although I must confess, I do love cheese and think that it having its own 'day' is no bad thing. What's your favourite? I love most kinds, although I am a huge fan of Parmigiano Reggiano; it is so versatile and it goes with everything, not just pasta. Try a pillowy grating of fresh Parmigiano next time you have a poached egg or mashed potato leftovers - it makes all the difference! I came across the @parmigianoreggiano in this photo when I was in Assisi a few years back. It was magnificent! And while I tried to pick it up to see whether it would fit in my handbag, the weight defeated me! No surprise given that a full wheel weighs in at 72lbs! Happy Cheese Lover's Day - let me know what cheesy delights you are enjoying! #cheese #cheeselover #cheeseandwine #cheeseloversday #parmigianoreggiano #parmigianoreggianodop #lovecheese #favourite #photography #foodphotography #assisi #italy #parmesan #parmesanoreggiano #parmesancheese #cheesewheel #samanthanmattocks #cheesycheesy #bluecheese #cheddar #justlovecheese
  • I don't understand Blue Monday - it is as though people are wanting us to feel down and miserable! There is enough of that in the world without making a special day for it. So instead, I am sharing the promise of spring, with the daffodils shooting up in the garden. We know that brighter days are ahead. #bluemonday #bluemonday2023 #bright #positivity #smiles #daffodils #shoots #spring #brighterdays #focus #inspire #happiness #smile #photography #naturephoto #countryliving #samanthamattocks #sharethepositives #keepgoing #focus #january
  • How beautiful are the colours in this sky? Nature's own beautiful canvas. #nature #natureshot #sky #skyline #sunrise #sunrisesky #sunriselover #sunriseoftheday #wintersky #winterskies #photography #phonephoto #samanthamattocks #bignorfolkskies #norfolksuffolk #norfolksuffolklife #mylife #whatisee #beautiful #photo #photogram #photographer #photooftheday
  • Going for a quick lunch today - using up some @stpierreeurope brioche buns with some @birdseyeuk cod fishfingers, done in the @ninjakitchenuk dual, which makes a fishfinger sandwich a very quick option for anytime of the day. Naturally, I had some cheese with this - I first remember having cheese and fishfinger sandwiches FAR too many years ago when I was at uni - and some lettuce, salad cream, and ketchup. Yummy! #fishfingers #fishfingerbutty #fishfingersandwich #fishfingerburger #cheese #cheeselover #cheesefishfingers #ninja #ninjadual #quick #lunch #fakeaway #naturallightphotography #foodie #photography #nomnom #nomnomnom #tasty #wednesday #humpday #samanthamattocks
  • Thank you all for such lovely comments on and offline yesterday. I felt it only right to share this utterly adorable photo of @mistermishkins when he arrived with me in June 2021. You can see why he inspired me to pick up my pen and write a magical children's book! #mistermishkins #inspiration #magicalmistermishkins #kitten #gingerkitten #catphotooftheday #samanthamattocks #authorslife #writer #newbook #2023 #comingsoon #childrensbook #kittenphoto #bigpaws #gingercat
  • Happy New Year! I hope that this first week has been kind to you. We are still recovering from this winter virus that is doing the rounds, and I'm now on my second dose of antibiotics, as my sinuses are causing me a few problems. As it's the start of a new year, I thought was a good time to share a little about me, the person behind the posts. I live in beautiful south Norfolk, and my passions are writing, cooking, reading, and travel. My passions have taken me around the world, primarily as owner of @thearabianmagazine which I founded in 2004; hard to believe that it will be 20 years old next year, quite extraordinary! As well as my love for Arabian horses, I always had a love of food and in 2016, I founded @thedelicatediner to celebrate local food and drink. During lockdown, I published an in-depth series of interviews with chefs and producers, and my wings are spreading outside of the region. My foodie passion led me to apply to be on @masterchefuk and I appeared in the 2019 series. I now do pop ups across East Anglia , as well as cooking demos at @geraldgiles.co.uk In lockdown, I released my debut novel, Sandstorm. It had brilliant reviews, and I am working on the sequel, Firestorm. Along the way, I became distracted by the arrival in my life of my ginger cat,@mistermishkins He inspired me to write a series of children's books and the first one will be out this year! Oh, and almost 15 years ago, I self-published a sell-out poetry collection, which I am looking to have reprinted. 2021 saw me start @eatnourishdrink with my friend, @hannekelambert This food, drink and lifestyle magazine for East Anglia has been incredibly well received. I have always loved photography, and I am honoured when chefs, producers, and restauranteurs want to use my images. I very much believe in following your dreams, and I hope that reading this has inspired you to do the same. Thank you for all your incredible support. Have a sunny Sunday and please give the pages tagged above a follow. If you'd like to know more about what I do, then please drop me a line. Have a wonderful 2023, and thank you. Samantha xx #samanthamattocks #author #journalist #photographer #hello
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