Tag Archives: cooking

Stuck for a present for someone you love? ~ V. M. Sang

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Dragons Rule O.K. : What about a copy of Viv’s Family Recipes? The recipes in this book date from the beginning of the 20th Century and cover the time up until the present day. The very old ones … Continue reading →

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Just for me?

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Late last night, I had a real craving for a home-made cheese scone. Today, I did something I have never done before. I baked. Not that baking is anything new in itself… When the boys were young, I baked every … Continue reading →

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Songs for the seasonally challenged III…

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

To the tune of God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen: God rest ye merry gentlemen… There’ll be no rest for me! I’ve got to cook and clean and wrap And then put up the tree… For Christmas cheer won’t make itself … Continue reading →

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The best cheese sandwich?

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Cheese?” I asked, with knife poised. I had just cut a slab of rich fruitcake and put it on the  plate. The half-stifled “ewww…”  and the horrified expression was all the answer I needed. I sighed. People don’t know what … Continue reading →

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Adulting. (Do not try this at home.) ~ Barb Taub #humor #family

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Barb Taub: I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes—and six months later you have to start all over again.—Joan Rivers   Before I was married, I shared an apartment with two of my cousins. … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Mary Smith – No More Mulberries is FREE

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m very grateful to Sue for allowing me to guest on her blog to share the news that my novel, No More Mulberries is FREE between now and Sunday 9th July. No More Mulberries is set in Afghanistan. Scottish-born midwife, … Continue reading →

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Barbecue season

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It’s summertime and hot out there, The scent of roses everywhere, But something horrid’s in the air For which my nose and eyes don’t care… My eyes began to stream and sting I couldn’t really see a thing, But I … Continue reading →

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Forcibly divorced

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I have a complaint. It is Bank Holiday here, so, in need of provisions and with a sudden desire for apricots, I was obliged to go to the supermarket. I don’t do it often. It depresses me. But that isn’t … Continue reading →

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Carnage #writeinspiration

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Coming home from school at tea-time was an adventure.  You never knew, you could find anything from rabbit stew to sheep’s heads, swimming in greasy juices for the dogs, or a game pie, stacked with mushrooms and pastry. Perhaps an … Continue reading →

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Guest author: N. A. Granger – These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I always liked this song from The Sound of Music, probably because I like kittens and brown paper packages wrapped up in string. When Sue asked me to do a guest post, I waffled – should it be profound and … Continue reading →

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