Another welcoming into Soop's kitchen for those who care to share...

SueD Please may I also send a comforting, virtual hug.

O SueD what a shame. Hugs and prayers for you all

I’m so sorry to hear your news SueD. and a hug for you.

Goid evening, Soop and lovely Kitchen people. A very quiet kitchen tonight.

I'm just popping in to say that I'm thinking of you all, especially those worried about their loved ones.

My dear friend from school days is celebrating her 70th birthday this weekend, so today I took her out for High Tea at a lovely hotel on the banks of the Clyde. We did lots of reminiscing, it was so nice to have quiet time together. She doesn't like parties!

I think we have a relatively quiet weekend ahead, after all the excitement of last weekend. I'm continuing a wee bit of clearing out/ decluttering each day. Yesterday I managed to clear and clean two more kitchen cupboards, making room for the slow cooker and air fryer, so my worktops are transformed! Small pleasures!

Wishing everyone the best weekend possible. TOYA, NNGB.

Hello kitchen people. Yes it is quiet but I’m still thinking of those with heartache.
I had a cleaning and cooking day. I made a new recipe - clotted cream and raspberry ice cream. I made a batch of rich chocolate muffins too. OH was out all day but he asked me to do something with some pears I bought a fortnight ago which were still hard! So tonight I poached them in red wine and mulled wine with sugar and spices. When they were finally tender I boiled the liquid to a syrup. The whole thing was delicious topped with whipped cream. We used to get pears from my grandparent’s orchard. Mum would put them in a brown paper bag to ripen in her old fashioned wooden wardrobe.
Sleep tight.

Just a late check in to say from me to say I’m thinking of all our kitchen pals with troubles and worries, take care all x

We have had neighbours in for a coffee-time blether. Feeling light-hearted as a result. It's good to chat.

I am also sending special love to our Kitcheners who have worries to deal with.

Scotland versus France rugby match this afternoon. I shall cheer the Scots to a hoped for victory..

It is a sunny, cold day in Kintyre.

Wishing you all a pleasant and peaceful weekend.

Dgs1 has organised a tea party and is eating and drinking more because of it. He's here for a sleepover and we are having fun. Ladyleftfieldlover your poached pears sound delicious.

I have received a private message from dear SueDonim. Her precious son's prognosis is heart breaking. As a result, she will need time to deal with her sadness and concern in private. She isn't leaving the Kitchen. She will continue to visit from time to time.
For SueDonim, boundless love from her many Granspals.

Oh soop how sad and hard for the family. Thoughts and prayers with them all. Thank you for letting us know.

Thinking of SueDonim and family at this desperately sad time.
Baggs, too, and Urms, never far from my thoughts.

Thank you for letting us know Soop. I’ll be thinking of her and her family - and Baggs and Urms too of course.🌹

That’s such sad news soop. My love to sued and her family. There are so many people dealing with deep sadness. My love goes to them all.

Thank you for letting us know, Soop. So sorry to hear that. Sending much love and prayers for SueD, her precious son, and all the family.
Thinking of all with worries, illness or sorrow. 💕🙏🕯

Sending love and hope to Sue and all her family.

Grandmabatty

Dgs1 has organised a tea party and is eating and drinking more because of it. He's here for a sleepover and we are having fun. Ladyleftfieldlover your poached pears sound delicious.

He's a wee smasher, Grandmabatty, having great fun! I'm sure he loves his sleepover and having you to himself for a wee while.
DH and I have just finished a wee cup of tea at the table, (demolishing) enjoying the leftovers from yesterday's High Tea with my friend. We couldn't finish the delicious selection of mini cakes and tablet which followed our main course, so I brought home a takeaway box, enough to satisfy DH's legendary sweet tooth.
Ladyleftfieldlover, I can visualize you in your kitchen, cooking your fabulous food like Gransnet's own Nigella!
Wishing everyone a peaceful Saturday, TOYA.

Thank you for letting us know soop, thinking of SueD and all the family 💐

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Such sad news on here today.Thanks for letting us know Soop and sending love and hugs to SueD Baggs and our dear Urms. 💐
Have fun with your gorgeous boy Grandmabatty.

The weather not so good today.A real shame for the carnival as they put so much effort into it.We have really enjoyed Malta so much to see and lots of sunshine.The walking has been taxing but I expected that.Last day tomorrow and we are doing a trip to a fishing harbour and then on to see the Blue lagoon.Will leave you with pics of the lovely Valletta.

Have a good evening Kitcheners.

Grandmabatty Thank you for sharing the delightful photo of your smashing grandson. The tea party looks fun. Are we all invited?

Yia Wow! The photos that you have shared with us lot are wonderfully uplifting.

Caring thoughts for you, SueDonim, & all your family. x

So sorry to hear your sad news SueD. Heartbreaking.

Such a gorgeous picture of your DGS grandmabatty and the tea party! Hoping you both enjoy the sleepover and have lots of fun
Thanks for the holiday pictures yia and enjoy the rest of your holiday 😎

I understand the absence, thank you for the message soop.
Glorious pictures Yia somewhere I’ve not been to.
Someone is having fun Grandmabatty, I imagine a busy day for you.
A quiet day here, washing, a walk and rugby. Duck in the oven, pancakes and all the bits for Chinese New Year, I’m just about to whack the heat up.

I’ve got pleurisy now. 😥
Sooo painful on Thursday I took myself off to see the doctor.
Strong painkillers/anti inflammatory tablets are doing the trick thankfully.
No alcohol allowed.
But as I’ve got anosmia too there’s no point in trying to enjoy a glass of my favourite Whispering Angel rosé.
I wouldn’t have done Dry January if I’d have known I was about to do Dry February….

Loving sympathy to SueD and her family as they face a future they didn’t choose.