Author Archives: suburbanlawmum

Tomato and grilled red pepper soup

One or two boxes of large salad tomatoes (I like to put two so plenty of tomatoes) 2 large sweet red peppers Salt, pepper, dried basil all to taste Lea and Perrins or tabasco sauce (couple of shakes if you like … Continue reading

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Fruit picking and other pastimes

Hello again I really wish I had the time to blog all the things that run through my brain constantly but somehow work has taken over all living hours.

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Is there anybody out there?

At present I guess I am posting these blogs for my own satisfaction.  QT1 tells me its because I don’t post often enough and don’t promote the site.  That is the hazard of being a working mother with kids! So … Continue reading

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Sponge puddings

I defrosted some blackcurrants from our garden (picked in 2013) two bags worth.  I bought some cheap green skinned apples (eaters not cookers) from Sainsburys. 

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Chicken Soup

Chicken and mushroom soup I made this today and froze it ready for a future Saturday or Sunday when we need something warming after or before sports fixtures;  I was also using up some leftovers. 3 small onions,  peeled and … Continue reading

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Back to school

Hello again,  my apologies for being away so long.  Partly due to having had 6 days away in Cornwall without the children!  For the first time in about 18 years.  It was certainly a relaxing and pleasant experience with plenty … Continue reading

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Anxious times

Just feel for me all you parents of teenage kids,  Thursday is GCSE day and QT1 awaits her fate.  Either entry into the 6th form at her present school or an apprenticeship because she didn’t choose another 6th form.  We … Continue reading

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Kids’ sport

I know that the summer holiday is winding to a close.  Older daughter has less cricket matches (only 1 a weekend instead of two) and both pre-season rugby and hockey training have started for QT2. 

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Saturday’s dinner: Two 400g trays of leaner British beef mince (Sainsburys) Red pepper (large) or 2 small 3 small onions half a “family” tray of mushrooms two jars of Lloyd Grossman Bolognese sauce (on offer at Morrisons on Friday) tomato … Continue reading

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Motor cars

Today we went to a local “Motor Show” which was basically a load of car dealers trying to sign you up to “manager’s deal of the week” (ranging from £0 to £10,000 off – why would you write “customer savings … Continue reading

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