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nourish 04

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on 27 February, 20241 July, 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 15 January, 20231 July, 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 6 October, 20211 March, 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 …

Summer days July 2020
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September days

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on 6 October, 20217 September, 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 6 October, 202120 June, 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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And the Christmas jumper is out! It was Hempnall C And the Christmas jumper is out! It was Hempnall Christmas Fair this morning and with the frost outside, I decided it was time to bring out the reindeer.

Thank you to all who came and supported, I hope you enjoy your new Mister Mishkins and Nero the Hero books and goodies! 

Have a good rest of weekend, Samantha xx
Time for some time out today. We took advantage of Time for some time out today. We took advantage of @norfolk_restaurantweek to dine @thewildebeestnorfolk and it was exceptional. 

This photo if the 70% dark chocolate delice says it all! 

Thank you @rouve.elvin and team for a perfect afternoon.
The @indiechildrensauthornetwork keep on giving an The @indiechildrensauthornetwork keep on giving and I love these new templates!

The shout out is easy: the amazing @cassieannestafford whose has her book launch for Sonny Sunshine this Saturday Revival Food & Mood, Whitstable, this Saturday between 10.30am–12.30pm.

The whole community is amazing - and ICAN isn't even one year old yet. Cannot wait to see what they produce next! With them, @the_rebel_reading_society and @softwoodbooks I have definitely found my tribe in 2026. 

Samantha xx
There is still time to bid on my @childreninread a There is still time to bid on my @childreninread auction entry - a limited edition signed hardback of The Magic of Mister Mishkins. 

All proceeds go to @children_in_need_official

The auction closes at 10pm on Friday 13 November - lot 415. Get bidding! 

Photo of me credit Sonya Duncan - Newsquest.
I am all set up for Born & Read Norfolk with @east I am all set up for Born & Read Norfolk with @eastern_daily_press in King's Lynn Library. I'm looking forward to an wonderful morning talking to children about the world of writing and @magicalmistermishkins 

A huge thank you to @oldschoolbooks_burnhammarket for donating copies of Mister Mishkins' Apothecary to the children. From their comments after the session, I know they are very excited to read the book!

#authorlife #bornandread #nationalyearofreading
Wow, what a whirlwind @bressingham_hall_events Chr Wow, what a whirlwind @bressingham_hall_events Christmas Fair was! So many people stopped by to find out more about the books, and many copies of the @magicalmistermishkins & Nero the Hero went to new homes. 

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by for a chat, fell in love with the books, and wanted to know more about the story behind the books.

My next stops are @wellbeckwellness Long Stratton Schools Christmas Market on Thursday evening and then Hempnall Christmas Fair this Saturday.

Enjoy your books, happy reading! 

Samantha & Mister Mishkins xxx
I am all set up @bressingham_hall_events for their I am all set up @bressingham_hall_events for their Christmas Gift Fair! 

I am thrilled with my new display stand, no plastic in sight, and happy to share my new products for the first time. There's still one more to join the Mosiac Street family this year, but more on that later....

There are so many gorgeous stands here, and the event runs 10-3 today and tomorrow. 

Come along and get your Christmas shopping sorted from beautiful independent makers.

Samantha xx
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The 2027 calendars have arrived, featuring Mister The 2027 calendars have arrived, featuring Mister Mishkins and Nero the Hero! 

Order your copies now - I only did a small run as a little late, so once they've gone, they're gone!
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