SueVM

about me

The above picture is of our November 2007 get-together in the U.K.
(Back left). MarieAlice, Nic, Tulip-Fairy, Patchwork Dragon aka SandieB.
(Front left, sitting). Me and CulinaryQueen who graciously hosted our get-together in her beautiful home.

My food blog.
http://wwwbacktothetable.blogspot.com/

I grew up in a small village called Cuxton Nr Rochester, Kent, UK.
I lived in North London as a young women for many years.
I came to California when I married my American husband Craig 18yrs ago.
I have 2 sons from my previous marriage.
My two boys are Dennis and Alan both are living in London, UK and both are married.
My younger son Alan and his wife Helen have a 5yr old daughter, my grand daughter Isabella and are expecting my grand-son Aaron in late February 2008.

Isn't she just too cute! She was only 2yrs old in this picture but it's my favorite of her.

We have 2 Jack Russell Terriers. Ms.Cassie and Mr. Paddy (his real name is Patrick but we call him Paddy for short)

(Ms.Cassie is the larger of the 2 at 9 months old and Mr.Paddy is the baby at 3 months old in the above picture.
(They are now 2 1/2yrs and 2yrs old respectively as of December 2007).

I only work part time these days due to arthritus in my hands and back.
I love to cook and try new foods.
I like Middle Eastern cooking as I travelled to Turkey and Cyprus and got hooked on the foods there.
I collect cookbooks and probably have over 100 in my library so far, British, Greek, Turkish, Italian, Indian, Spanish, French, German, Jewish and Asian.

Favorite Foods:

We are so diverse these days in the UK but I must admit to loving curry dishes as well as authentic fish and chips.
Greek and Turkish dishes are a second favorite.
My favorite curry restaurant is the Tandoori Palace near Finsbury Park in North London, UK.
My pet peeve is rudeness, I do not like rude or offensive behaviour in any form.

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