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nourish 04

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 27, 2024July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment on nourish 04

The fourth edition of nourish, the food, drink, and lifestyle magazine for East Anglia that I co-own, is out now.

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From desert sands to sparkling skylines

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment on From desert sands to sparkling skylines

I headed to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to uncover more about the city that never sleeps.

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Mad March hares

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 1, 2021 Leave a Comment on Mad March hares

It was something of a relief to turn over the calendar to a new month this morning. January was full of dark and grey days and, in spite of it being my birthday month, I struggled. Then came the rain and snow of February, and it felt as though winter would never end. Spring always …

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September days

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021September 7, 2020 Leave a Comment on September days

Oh autumn, how I love thee… The bounty in the hedgerows, that amazing light as the sun begins its descent in the sky, and that slight chill in the air that makes you begin to think about log fires and big bowls of veggie-packed stews and soups. There is no doubt that 2020 has been …

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The Norfolk Foodie Series

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021June 20, 2020 Leave a Comment on The Norfolk Foodie Series

With lockdown resulting in all horse shows around the world being on a pause, and printing of The Arabian Breeders’ Magazine on hold for the time being, I have had the luxury of time to explore other avenues in my life. One of these has been a long-held desire to conduct a series of interviews …

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We have finally made it to the month where the gol We have finally made it to the month where the golden light begins - and what an exciting month it is set to be! 

Next Friday sees the launch of the second book in my Magical Mister Mishkins Series: The Magic of Mister Mishkins. I cannot wait to share this book with you all, and I hope that you will love it as much as I do. 

This is also the month when the fields slowly empty from harvest, we get to celebrate a bank holiday with friends and family, and we start to gather berries from hedgerows for jams, ice creams, and other tasty delights. 

What are you plans for the coming days? What dreams do you still have to achieve this year? Whisper them now the morning sun, and then just wait for them to come true.

Make this month a magical one, Samantha xx
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

Cat number six is the Great Minski - Samantha’s original ‘M’ cat, The Great Minski was the instigator behind all the magic you see here today.

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
Sharing one of my favourite videos of baby Mishkin Sharing one of my favourite videos of baby Mishkins, playing with Jade's tail - before taking his paws off the window ledge. The look on his face still makes me laugh!
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

Cat number five is Whiskey, who loves nothing more than floating around on clouds - the higher up, the better! However, Whiskey's forgetful nature means that he sometimes fails to observe the Apothecary rules, which can get him in trouble...

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
Thrilled to share some early comments about The Ma Thrilled to share some early comments about The Magic of Mister Mishkins - and I think this one says it all!

"A book that makes you tingle with happiness and love," Dr Lynn Pal, Neurobehavioral and Biological Chartered Psychologist

The Magic of Mister Mishkins is out 8 August 2025 - pre-order now for the purrfect read this International Cat Day! PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701
Just brilliant @lionesses - back to back #euro2025 Just brilliant @lionesses - back to back #euro2025 #champions 

#lionesses #itscominghome
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

Cat number four is Bumble, who was owned by my friend Natasha. Every Sunday, she did a 'Sunday Bumble' post - and thus, the Sunday cat was born! Bumble teaches children how to enjoy Sundays - reading, making scrambled eggs, and jumping in puddles! 

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
A flying visit to Exmoor to visit @the_susan_georg A flying visit to Exmoor to visit @the_susan_george and see the beautiful horses of Georgian Arabians, as well as celebrating Susan's birthday. 

It was a perfect escape to another world and a chance to dream of Arabian horses that take your breath away. Thank you.
I was thrilled to have a shout out from @theejelly I was thrilled to have a shout out from @theejellyman on @bbcupload Radio Norfolk last week - ready to catch up whenever you are about all things Mishkins! 

#newbook #booktwo #samanthamattocks #themagicofmistermishkins #mishkinsisback
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