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Success at Beccles Food & Drink Festival!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Leave a Comment on Success at Beccles Food & Drink Festival!

I enjoyed doing a cooking demo at Beccles Food & Drink Festival last weekend.

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Introducing… nourish

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021August 22, 2021 Leave a Comment on Introducing… nourish

I always wanted to write for a food and drink magazine, but now it turns out I have my own! Launching next month is nourish – a taste of East Anglia, a publication I have started in partnership with my friend, Hanneke. The magazine is all things good – recipes, interviews, stunning photography, inspiration, and …

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An interview by Business Life Online

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021October 10, 2020 Leave a Comment on An interview by Business Life Online

During the height of lockdown last summer, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Business Life Online for their podcast. The brainchild of Richard Maun and Anna Stevenson, the podcast (which is also available on Spotify) The focus was on writing – how I write, how I got into writing and, of course, Sandstorm …

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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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Beautiful June

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Leave a Comment on Beautiful June

Pinch punch, first of the month. I hope that everybody is keeping safe and well. As we all know, we are living in challenging times, and I find it easier to concentrate on what I have, rather than have not, right now. We are all seeing so much change and uncertainty, and for me, I …

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I am not sure why beige food always tastes good, b I am not sure why beige food always tastes good, but this casserole I made last night is the epitome of delicious! 

I have been under the weather for a few weeks now, feeling worse this week. I craved a richer version of chicken soup - and so made this, with cannellini beans and vegetables.

It was exactly what the doctor ordered, and the leftovers tasted even better for lunch. Warming, soothing, natural, reviving. Comfort food at it's very best.
Still my favourite video of @magicalmistermishkins Still my favourite video of @magicalmistermishkins - it's the look on his face when he realises he's about to fall! 😹

#magicalmistermishkinsseries #gingerkitten #kittens #kittenvideo #funnycatvideos
When your favourite band reforms, your favourite a When your favourite band reforms, your favourite album is 35 today, and you realise your life has been shaped by a love that started when you were 15...

@littleangels.live 

@therealtobyjepson @jimmytheangelic @markdplunkett 

https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/a-little-of-my-past

#littleangels #scarborough #rocklife #samanthamattocks #music #younggods
A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden. 

I wonder what they were saying to each other - is it too cold to go out? I will if you will? That snow looks a bit deep? 

Sweden truly was a winter wonderland this time around. Thank you 🧡
Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical M Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical Mister Mishkins™ Series out now! 

Be part of the journey of the @magicalmistermishkins - find out more at www.mistermishkins.com 

#kidlit 

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A break from writing today as we headed to Lysekil A break from writing today as we headed to Lysekil for a lovely lunch @wolffs_kitchen before heading home. 

There may be fika later, with traditional Swedish selma, before lighting the wood burners and getting cosy for the evening. Tonight will be real feel -15!
Happy Lunar New Year! We finally leave that tricks Happy Lunar New Year! We finally leave that tricksy snake behind and enter the forward-moving Year of the Horse. Not only that, but it is a Fire Horse - and I'm a Fire Dragon, so I am hoping for some extra energy this year!

How will you celebrate tonight? Will you have Chinese or will you observe Shrove Tuesday and have pancakes? 

I do find it interesting that three different cultures celebrate today - Shrove Tuesday, Lunar New Year, and the start of Ramadan. Whichever you follow, have a wonderful day and evening!

Samantha xx
Arrived at a place of pure tranquility and peace.. Arrived at a place of pure tranquility and peace... Time to reset, restore and reinvigorate the soul, the senses, and the creative mind.

#mywritinglife #writingretreat #reset #creativemind #timeforme
Super steep steps in snowy Sweden today. I wonder Super steep steps in snowy Sweden today. I wonder where they lead? What treasures may be at the top? Giants and beanstalks, or trolls and tomtes? 

We will never know, as we kept on walking through the icy winds to find  comfort through steaming hot chocolate and cake. The stairs will be there for another day...
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