👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I found you via your post about Aidan and then I started to read more and instantly connected with your writing. It’s an immense privilege to be your first paid sub and supporter of your work. Keep doing you and turning up and your people (like me and those early cheerleaders) will keep finding you. Well done Soph, what a week! 🩷
Congratulations on your success. The breakthrough moment on Substack is amazing, unbelievable, and inspiring all at the same time. On a separate note, I need to hear more about this chicken and chorizo jambalaya 😋
Thank you so much Brian! It’s been a crazy week for me, I can’t believe it’s happened 🥰
The jambalaya is one of my favourite dishes everrrr. This is the recipe I follow: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-chorizo-jambalaya I put more a little more water in the stock than it recommends and I check on it every 5-10 mins while simmering at it can sometimes catch at the bottom. It also takes more than the 20-25 mins to cook off but it’s totally worth the wait! Let me know if you give it a try 😁
So wholesome! I'm definitely one of the folks who saw that note you're talking about and subscribed!! What a joy to be deeply loved and supported! (Also, very much related to the whole "keeping substack notifications off and devoting specific time to engage with people" thing.....that's very much how I've found I have to engage with substack...people write such substantive comments and to devote anything less than proper attention would feel kinda....chincy!)
Thank you so much Niki! I’m so happy to have you here! 🫶 Yes, I feel the exact same way as you! I always make sure I go on Substack when I know I have the time and energy to invest in it ❤️
So happy for you Soph ☺️☺️☺️ Also, I got a new sub this morning through your recommendation… and that’s how I found out you recommend me 🥹 Thank you so so much!! I’m so happy to know you on here 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
What an amazing accomplishment!! So happy to have found your blog, it’s so nice to read pieces I can resonate with so strongly. & drop the jambalaya recipe!!!
Oh thank you so much Ella! Happy to have found you on here too 🥰
Here’s the jambalaya recipe! https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-chorizo-jambalaya It’s tried and true. I’d recommend putting in a little more water with the stock than 350ml and check on it every 5/10 mins when it’s simmering as it can sometimes catch on the bottom! It always takes more than 20-25 mins to cook off too, it’s usually more like 30-40.
Let me know if you give it a try! I’m on my own tonight as Aidan’s out so I may or may not have cooked this for the second time this week 👀
Ahh thank you!!! You're so lovely! Everyone on here is so supportive, such a refreshing place to be 🫶🏻 I am definitely trying this recipe, right up my street. I'll let you know how it goes!
Congrats congrats congrats! I really do feel the same about this lovely corner of the internet being substack, and the genuine love I feel the love you have for Aidan through this, and his love for you! To many more candles being lit!
Oh thank you so much Megan, what a lovely comment! His parents did raise him right and they are two of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met - I really hit the jackpot.
Thank you again, so glad I’ve found you through Substack! ❤️
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I found you via your post about Aidan and then I started to read more and instantly connected with your writing. It’s an immense privilege to be your first paid sub and supporter of your work. Keep doing you and turning up and your people (like me and those early cheerleaders) will keep finding you. Well done Soph, what a week! 🩷
Ohhh Louise you’re going to set me off again 🥹 Will be forever grateful for you and your support! So happy to have you here. Have a wonderful Friday 🫶
This was beautiful. Congratulations to you both! This is clearly his win as much as it’s yours.❤️
Oh thank you so much! Definitely a win for us both ❤️
Thanks for the shoutout Soph! And another great piece of writing!!
You’re so welcome Connor! 🫶
Congratulations on your success. The breakthrough moment on Substack is amazing, unbelievable, and inspiring all at the same time. On a separate note, I need to hear more about this chicken and chorizo jambalaya 😋
Thank you so much Brian! It’s been a crazy week for me, I can’t believe it’s happened 🥰
The jambalaya is one of my favourite dishes everrrr. This is the recipe I follow: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-chorizo-jambalaya I put more a little more water in the stock than it recommends and I check on it every 5-10 mins while simmering at it can sometimes catch at the bottom. It also takes more than the 20-25 mins to cook off but it’s totally worth the wait! Let me know if you give it a try 😁
Looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it.
Enjoy! Let me know what you think ☺️
So wholesome! I'm definitely one of the folks who saw that note you're talking about and subscribed!! What a joy to be deeply loved and supported! (Also, very much related to the whole "keeping substack notifications off and devoting specific time to engage with people" thing.....that's very much how I've found I have to engage with substack...people write such substantive comments and to devote anything less than proper attention would feel kinda....chincy!)
Thank you so much Niki! I’m so happy to have you here! 🫶 Yes, I feel the exact same way as you! I always make sure I go on Substack when I know I have the time and energy to invest in it ❤️
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Thank you!
So happy for you Soph ☺️☺️☺️ Also, I got a new sub this morning through your recommendation… and that’s how I found out you recommend me 🥹 Thank you so so much!! I’m so happy to know you on here 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Thank you Eliza!! Ahhh that’s amazing! You’re so welcome 🥰 Happy to know you on here too! 🫶
What an amazing accomplishment!! So happy to have found your blog, it’s so nice to read pieces I can resonate with so strongly. & drop the jambalaya recipe!!!
Oh thank you so much Ella! Happy to have found you on here too 🥰
Here’s the jambalaya recipe! https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-chorizo-jambalaya It’s tried and true. I’d recommend putting in a little more water with the stock than 350ml and check on it every 5/10 mins when it’s simmering as it can sometimes catch on the bottom! It always takes more than 20-25 mins to cook off too, it’s usually more like 30-40.
Let me know if you give it a try! I’m on my own tonight as Aidan’s out so I may or may not have cooked this for the second time this week 👀
Ahh thank you!!! You're so lovely! Everyone on here is so supportive, such a refreshing place to be 🫶🏻 I am definitely trying this recipe, right up my street. I'll let you know how it goes!
You’re so right, Substack is so refreshing! Ah amazing, can’t wait to hear what you think!
Congrats congrats congrats! I really do feel the same about this lovely corner of the internet being substack, and the genuine love I feel the love you have for Aidan through this, and his love for you! To many more candles being lit!
Thank you soooo much Kathleen! Hope you’re having a good Friday and your little one is on the mend (with more ice cream!) 🫶
This is just too sweet! Congratulations 🥳
Thank you so much Polina! 🫶
Congratulations! 🥳♡
Thank you so much Isabella!
You deserve it all and more!!
Thank you soo much Isabel! 🥰
This is so sweet and so well deserved!! Congratulations—Not only on your milestone in subscribers but having a sweet and loving relationship! 🥰
Thank you so much Angela! I’m super proud of both but I think the latter is my favourite achievement to date 🥰
Awww 🥰
Congrats! 🥳 And what an amazing husband as many have said. 🫶🏻 Much deserved. 🥰
Thank you so much Elaine! He’s a diamond 🥰
Oh thank you so much Madeline 🥹 This is such a lovely comment. So glad to have found you on here!
Oh thank you so much Megan, what a lovely comment! His parents did raise him right and they are two of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met - I really hit the jackpot.
Thank you again, so glad I’ve found you through Substack! ❤️
Self-promo is ALWAYS welcome! 🙌 And consider me subscribed! I love home cooking and baking so this sounds like a dream Substack for me!