I’m going to a plant swap this weekend. Not sure why, still not sure what it is. I hope it’s not a cult. Mother is going to teach me how to drive. The basics: Drive on the right hand side, work on my road rage insults and do some donuts in a Sainsbury’s car park.
Salads:
Aubergine + white bean
Sundried tomato + lemon rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Lingua beef, Fontina cheese, salsa verde + tomato
My Brother graced us with his presence yesterday. I fell asleep of the sofa and was rudely awaken by him grabbing my feet and shaking me like a rag doll. Sure, having a sibling is great but sometimes you just want to kick them in the teeth. #famiglia
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Olive + preserved lemon rice
Spinach + cashew pesto pasta
Crab stick potato salad
The gremlins will break up from school soon. I mean children. The conversations in the shop are quite political at the moment but they always seem to end with one of the most British statements ‘at least the weather’s nice’. Such simple beings the British are.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry + roast squash + black beans
Crispy tofu rice
Roast pepper · tomato + basil pasta
Feta salad type thing
Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Provola cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
The forecast this week actually looks like July weather. I’m happy to inform you all that I am now recovered from my weekend antics and I can fully open my eyes today. Hopefully the better weather will lift the spirits of the opposing team. Cheer up, there’s always the world cup.
Salads:
Med veg + lentils
Sumac rice
Chicken + tarragon pasta
Chickpea · paneer + spinach
Soup: Tuscan tomato + basil
Here’s my critical analysis. The Italians didn’t play any better than England in that match but they have been better overall. Now let’s look out the fall out. The way you treat your team when they lose says more than when they win and the reaction of many in this country has lifted the curtain on the racism that some people like ignore. This is bittersweet for me.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Lightly spiced sweetcorn rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta
Soup: Roast squash + tomato
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, Pecorino romano, Jalapeno relish + tomato
You know when you’re so engrossed in a series and then it ends and you don’t know what to do with yourself? That feeling is coming people. Without the euros people will have to entertain themselves again but if all goes according to plan you will be allowed to go to da clubz and shake your ass on the 19th!
Salads:
Tuscan beans
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower pesto pasta (contains cashew)
Panzanella styled salad
Soup: lightly spiced potato + dill
England v Italy eh? Food? Italy wins. Culture? Italy wins. Fashion? Italy wins. Football? Italy will win. Enjoy this feeling England. It won’t last and when you do loose try and go about it with some grace and decorum…try.
Salads:
Five spice aduki beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Courgette · tomato + gremolata pasta
Bacon + mushroom potato mix up
Soup: Leek · dill + potato
Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
What a night! My voice is a bit croaky today, sorry ‘bout it. You know when you have random thoughts before you go to sleep? Well last night I was disturbed by this…Why do Americans not pronounce the H in Herbs?
Salads:
Smokey aubergine + black eyed beans
Leek + sundried tomato rice
Chicken + mushroom Pearl barley
Baked pasta
Soup: Mild cauliflower madras
I had a piece of cake for breakfast this morning (because I like to live life to the fullest) and now my tooth hurts. One of the categories of my daddy issues is the dentist. It’s an irrational fear that he stupidly nurtured into me.
Salads:
Curried cauliflower dahl
Rainbow rice
Roast vegetable pasta
Korean spiced pork noodles
Soup: Tuscan tomato with courgette + rosemary
Sandwich: Speck ham, smoked mozzarella, chilli relish + tomato
I hope England don’t win. There, I said it. Considering the reaction to winning a quarter final, I don’t want to know what comes next. It’s coming home? Mate, go home to your wife and kids and get some sleep, it’s football ffs.
Salads:
Med veg + split peas
Red pepper rice
Broccoli pesto pasta
Soup: Carrot · chickpea · ginger + chilli
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Brie, Onion relish + tomato
I find it hard to be professional, so i’m not. However I have one customer where I have no choice but to be, otherwise they will get offended but my blunt tones and sour face. However that’s when i’m at my happiest. As soon as I have to smack on a smile I become empty inside!
Salads:
Curried lentils + veggies
Ginger + turmeric rice
Moroccan spiced cous cous
Pasta salad
That’s the third time this week i’ve woken up late for work! Hope I don’t get fired…can you imagine, a life without me? Mother is driving me up the wall and i’m getting under her skin so it’s great vibes at the deli!
Salads:
Thai spiced mung bean + roast squash
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Courgette · Tomato + basil pasta
Teriyaki tofu noodles
I had a great night but that was yesterday and I can’t bask in happiness because we have crowds to feed. Crowds I assume will be hungover based on the scenes I saw on the way home. Enjoy it while it lasts…Italy is going to win!
Salads:
Mexican beans
Sumac + mint rice
Vegetable ragu pasta
Fattoush (middle eastern bread salad
Soup: Cumin roasted tomato + chickpea
England v Germany once again. I am dining alone tonight because i’m a little sick of everyone. My plan is to try and avoid any spoilers and then watch the game on catch up while I have a 3 course meal! I will keep my eyes on the ground to avoid seeing anyone one rejoicing or crying.
Salads:
Chickpea with cumin roasted beetroot
Lightly spiced sweetcorn rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Sandwich: Milano salame, Camembert cheese, Onion relish + tomato
I was a zombie yesterday. It was a different kind of hangover, it was a work hangover. I didn’t get off to the best start this morning because I woke up half an hour later than I should have. It’s just another manic Monday.
Salads:
Sambal veggies + aduki beans
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Roast squash ragu pasta
Soup: Roast pepper + lentil
Rise and grind baby! It might be a Friday for you but it’s a 14 hour shift day for me! Can I get a HUUUYAHH?! I must say, there is no better way to start the morning than to make 40 positively stupendous sandwiches all before 9am! Hyper Micky incoming
Salads:
Paprika peppers + brown lentils
Sumac rice
Sausage + pea pasta
Soup: Potato + watercress
Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Manchego cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I woke up earlier than usual this morning so I had more time in my day and I seem to have lost it somewhere. I’m writing this from my windowless basement but my weather app tells me it’s sunny, you know what that means… It’s gonna be a busy day!
Salads:
Ginger + turmeric curry + black eyed bean
Indian spiced rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Panzanella
I woke up 40 minutes late this morning. It’s all been a bit of a blur, but i’m here and that’s all that matters right? I’m covered in cuts and bruises and my body aches all over so i’m a little sensitive today. I made Panzanella yesterday (tutorial incoming) and I don’t know why but i’m always shocked how good my mums food is… #foreverhernumber1fan
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Chicken + pecorino crumb salad
Soup: Broccoli · spinach + tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Torta de Barros, Chilli jam + Tomato
I’m spent. Translation….I’m tired. We now have a new drinks fridge and that makes me very happy (it’s the small things in life) so hopefully I won’t have to go through that ordeal for another 15 years! It was emotional seeing the other fridge go, we’ve been through so much it was hard to say goodbye. RIP OG drinks fridge i will miss you.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Preserved lemon + spinach rice
Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta
Toasted bulgur wheat green salad
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Cheddar cheese, Branston pickle + tomato
Yesterday me and some of my favourite people had afternoon tea at The Rosebery. It was one of the most well behaved outings i’ve had recently and i’m glad for it. Today we should be getting our new drinks fridge but then again it was suppose to be delivered on Thursday so lets see…
Salads:
Five spice veg + black bean in black bean sauce
Sweet chilli + sweetcorn rice
Broccoli + spinach pesto pasta
Warm potato with smoked mackerel
Soup: Mild madras