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Suzanne Goldenberg-Shove's avatar

Oh Sarah, this is just so beautifully written xx

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Priya Deshingkar's avatar

Very touching and courageous to write from the heart about painful memories and what food means to you! Congratulations

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Skye Food Stories's avatar

Well done Sarah. A poignant piece of writing which took strength to write, but beautiful, and it leaves the reader wanting to know so much more. Xxx

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Lynne thank you - I am now accountable for writing the series! This one was bloody painful but I had time get it out. And will lead on well to the others- making it a series- Gilly’s recommendation - of course- has really helped me structure. And I thought of your comments ( via Matt Inwood) as I wrote - this is your job, this is not a hobby- get on with it. It worked! Xx

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jackycooksherbooks's avatar

Bravely done !

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Thanks Jacky! Xx

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gilly smith's avatar

There she IS! Well done, you. That took guts, I know. There will be so many people who will recognise this. Xxx

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Thanks Gilly - yes this one was really hard and I felt very exposed yesterday as I pressed schedule…but it had to come out and this leads into a lovely narrative and onto the others stories in the series. Planning the next one now!

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gilly smith's avatar

That’s how to find your voice and what you really want to say, to whom and why.

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Yes the clarity is coming. Thank you x

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Alex Keerie's avatar

I can definitely relate to this. I was once left in the car in a really awkward position with another car being blocked in. I wouldn't let the person in to release the hand break as I was obviously told not to let anyone in the car. My sister and I were then bounced up and down to try and get the car to move. One of those memories that get locked away, and as a rule I always park in a car park and pay the fee. Thanks for sharing, alongside the Pavlova recipe which looks amazing.

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Yes locked away. Thank you for sharing too! Has taken a long time to finally understand the root cause of my anxiety . And I know nothing to be ashamed about. But I have and it is liberating. I do love a pavlova and I make it with a smile 😊

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Louisa Stout's avatar

A sad tale beautifully written.

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Sarah Mooney Personal Chef's avatar

Thank you. Took a-lot out of me! This is the unveil so I am starting at the very beginning! Drafting the next in the series now! Xx

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