tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post4393909990762067581..comments2023-12-30T19:34:10.283+00:00Comments on Older Mum (In A Muddle): #Once upon a time - Cheese StrawsOlder Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-20834468160060983272013-03-09T10:17:30.905+00:002013-03-09T10:17:30.905+00:00Bless you! Oh yes - the Ribena! Thank you :o). Bless you! Oh yes - the Ribena! Thank you :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-76679706191262787272013-03-08T15:11:21.860+00:002013-03-08T15:11:21.860+00:00I appear to have something in my eye... And a sudd...I appear to have something in my eye... And a sudden craving for Ribena. Beautiful writing, thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018457721818495202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-9710389367122153532013-02-24T17:45:43.405+00:002013-02-24T17:45:43.405+00:00Thank you lovely! I really enjoyed writing this on...Thank you lovely! I really enjoyed writing this one! X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-24352083395414642372013-02-23T22:57:58.241+00:002013-02-23T22:57:58.241+00:00I missed this the first time round - stunning writ...I missed this the first time round - stunning writing as always. Truly beautiful stories xxOlder Single Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752771952921898184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-31711004036712856792012-10-29T09:10:08.226+00:002012-10-29T09:10:08.226+00:00Thank you! And all aspects of the Wedding cake tas...Thank you! And all aspects of the Wedding cake tasted fabulous!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-10568045790930719242012-10-28T17:47:22.988+00:002012-10-28T17:47:22.988+00:00Such beautiful memories, such a beautiful post and...Such beautiful memories, such a beautiful post and what a beautiful Wedding cake!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14736778079371937674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-76782301322832052512012-10-26T14:16:48.491+01:002012-10-26T14:16:48.491+01:00Thank you :o). Oh, I'm sure Pip will remember ...Thank you :o). Oh, I'm sure Pip will remember the same way - I think cooking and baking are some the strongest childhood memories. I very much look forward to your post about your Grandmother. Little A and I will be making plenty of cheese straws! X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-74602782658914369492012-10-26T14:14:08.557+01:002012-10-26T14:14:08.557+01:00Thank you, yes, they were both rather wonderful. X...Thank you, yes, they were both rather wonderful. X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-44681332089007661632012-10-26T14:13:31.924+01:002012-10-26T14:13:31.924+01:00Thank you - that is very kind! My Grandparents wer...Thank you - that is very kind! My Grandparents were fab. Your post is fabulous and not comparable to this post - as yours is in a league of its own. X. Funny how we both had the same post in mind. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-23216653539952948882012-10-26T13:06:06.103+01:002012-10-26T13:06:06.103+01:00Thank you very much - that's very kind. :o).Thank you very much - that's very kind. :o). Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-31748677165142900532012-10-26T13:05:38.412+01:002012-10-26T13:05:38.412+01:00Thank you! Oh, I am very sure your Granddaughter w...Thank you! Oh, I am very sure your Granddaughter will feel the same way about you - Grandparents are all the best bits of being a parent with added cake and chocolate! :o). X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-34232305203207251812012-10-26T12:57:06.581+01:002012-10-26T12:57:06.581+01:00It was an emotional post to write, but very glad t...It was an emotional post to write, but very glad that I did it - Grandparents are very special, I feel very lucky I got to spend so much time with mine. X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-18276787193007520672012-10-26T12:55:31.836+01:002012-10-26T12:55:31.836+01:00Yes, those wedding cakes were particularly scrummy...Yes, those wedding cakes were particularly scrummy. I was very close to my Grandma - Little A has Grandma's first name as her middle name. X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-84972162855500062822012-10-26T12:42:32.262+01:002012-10-26T12:42:32.262+01:00Thank you! I think many a Grandparents home has a ...Thank you! I think many a Grandparents home has a secret cupboard. Would be great if you are able to join in! X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-22405765712997389162012-10-26T12:41:15.022+01:002012-10-26T12:41:15.022+01:00It brought tears to mine writing it! Grandparents ...It brought tears to mine writing it! Grandparents are so special aren't they? And so many memories associated with food. X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-24841386526889700702012-10-25T14:07:50.823+01:002012-10-25T14:07:50.823+01:00Lovely, lovely post. Memory lane can be such a wo...Lovely, lovely post. Memory lane can be such a wonderful place to wander. My Mum makes cakes/ pies etc with Pip alot. I wonder if he will feel the same way. I hope so.<br /><br />I have very fond memories of my Grandmother, in fact, have been planning a post about her too. Maybe I will get around to it now you have inspired me.<br /><br />Will you make cheese straws with Little A one day? xMummy Plumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746501465644149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-25522403644368899402012-10-24T22:56:08.650+01:002012-10-24T22:56:08.650+01:00What beautiful rich memories you have of yr grandp...What beautiful rich memories you have of yr grandparents, they sound like special people xBachelormumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504457751565428290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-17330284366001296032012-10-24T22:26:14.518+01:002012-10-24T22:26:14.518+01:00This is such a gorgeous post. Absolutely lovely, s...This is such a gorgeous post. Absolutely lovely, so evocative and really wonderful writing. Your Grandparents sound like the best. What a lovely passion to have passed on to you. <br /><br />Also a bit spooked because I've got a post scheduled for tomorrow about my Mum, and how so many of my memories of her as a child revolve around food and the kitchen. It's not as good as this one though!<br /><br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-38215511248163300742012-10-24T22:03:19.294+01:002012-10-24T22:03:19.294+01:00You write beautifully! I can almost smell and tast...You write beautifully! I can almost smell and taste the cooking, The Prettygoodlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797098888794399299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-29750641991576671822012-10-24T21:58:58.997+01:002012-10-24T21:58:58.997+01:00Oh wow, your post brought a tear to my eye too. So...Oh wow, your post brought a tear to my eye too. So beautifully written. I have very happy memories of my Grandparents too, and I hope our Granddaughter will feel the same about me & Hubby. Lovely post xEmma@christmascupboardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939624431408633740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-83865685423065118362012-10-24T21:30:43.501+01:002012-10-24T21:30:43.501+01:00What a lovely, but emotional post for me anyway, i...What a lovely, but emotional post for me anyway, it brought a tear to my eye. Grandparents are so special. I wish I still had mine, but I have the memories xSusan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445232725431784781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-15417718298987457912012-10-24T19:17:04.838+01:002012-10-24T19:17:04.838+01:00I'd happily bake every day, love the wedding c...I'd happily bake every day, love the wedding cake(s). My nana was very special too, TC named after her - a promise I made her if I ever had a girl, hope I'm a special nana one day xxMulti Layer Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233593987076207394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-11326063978285673522012-10-24T18:39:29.357+01:002012-10-24T18:39:29.357+01:00A beautiful post evoking memories of your childhoo...A beautiful post evoking memories of your childhood. It stirred memories for me too,the secret cupboard and Readers Digest, dressing up and learning the waltz.I love reminiscing about time spent with grandparents, such special days. I am going to join in this link soon. I promise. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-61223829763286173112012-10-24T18:13:15.367+01:002012-10-24T18:13:15.367+01:00Brought tears to my eyes this did. Got me thinking...Brought tears to my eyes this did. Got me thinking about my lovely Nana and Grandpa who lived with us until they emigrated to Australia 1978 think it was. Very very fond memories also of food and games and watching tv with them on their new 'colour' tv! xxJenny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702344918493480777noreply@blogger.com