Yesterday Jesus tested me. A customer whom I have known for many years decided to tell me off at more decibels than I appreciated. Due to my professional nature I let the child have their moment before they stormed off. Shame really no more deli for them.
Salads:
Med veg + white bean
Roast pepper rice
Baked meaty pasta
Roast veg panzanella
Soup: Roast pepper + tomato
I’ve grown out of love with movies because, well…no matter how revealing, eye opening or educational they are people don’t take much away from it. I feel the same about David Attenborough documentary’s. Sure, you cry when you see the penguin is dying because of changes in the climate but when the show is over it’s like out of site out of mind.
Salads:
Black eyed beans in black bean sauce with roast aubergine
Ginger + miso rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Thai coconut seafood curry
Soup: Roast squash · rosemary + potato
Sandwich: Roast lamb, Pecorino cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
My eyes hurt. It looks like i’ve been crying all morning (which of course is a possibility) but there’s a lot of onion vapour in the air. My weekend is blurry and with the run up to Christmas upon us I will be more neurotic than usual. Sorry not sorry.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Jackfruit chow mein
Soup: Indian spiced celeriac + potato
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Provola cheese, chilli relish + tomato
Well, I discovered something i’m not good at. Bowling. I got destroyed. My ego was also crushed this morning when my darling dog tripped me up and made me fall into the corner shop. I mean like soap opera fall people!!!
Salads:
Mexican beans
Spinach + herb rice
Roast squash ragu pasta
Warm winter root salad
Soup: Leek · potato + dill
Sandwich: Fennel salame · provola cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
Tonight I’m heading to Westfield for a spot of shopping. Back in my chav-ier days I went there often. It reminds me a bit of a casino. Your in this building that encourages you through discreet and non discreet measures to spend money, probably more than you initially set out to spend. I’m excited.
Salads:
Thai coconut with chickpea + squash
Miso + ginger rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + sweet chilli
I don’t understand people who don’t like London. If you like the quiet life, there’s a place for you. If you like hustle and bustle you can find it. As Samuel Johnson said “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life'.’ With this being said I’m going on a wonder tonight.
Salads:
Lentils + pepperonata
Lemon rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Smoked mackerel gratin
Soup: Thai spiced tomato
Sandwich: Cooked ham, Fontina cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
I felt like the baddest b*tch yesterday. Smashed out deli duties, did some heavy lifting at the wholesalers, walked the dog AND THEN, went to the gym and ran through TWO stitches. I inspire myself. Sorry to gloat but I needed everyone and their mum to know that.
Salads:
Smokey cauliflower + split pea curry
Rosemary + garlic rice
Beef ragu pasta
Paneer veggie curry
Soup: Cauliflower · potato + turmeric
I didn’t struggle in waking up this which is a nice change. This week I need to make Christmas plans. Yes, it is mid November but due to capitalism and a densely populated city I must make by bookings now so I can ensure I get what I want.
Salads:
5 spice veg + aduki beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic rice
Oriental BBQ pork noodles
Soup: Mild vegetable madras
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Asiago cheese, Onion relish + tomato
What do I want to do this weekend? Museum, Bike ride, Brunch? So many choices, it’s every so overwhelming. My little female brain couldn’t possibly make a decision like this. I might just stay home and sew. Maybe get high…joking of course.
Salads:
Mung bean curry with autumn roots
Rainbow rice
Chicken + chorizo pasta
Baked pasta
Soup: Roast pepper, Tomato + rosemary
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Fontina Cheese, Chilli relish, tomato
Mother tapped into her Italian roots yesterday and made Lasagne. It’s been a long time since she graced our dinner table with one of her classics and I’m still in a food coma now. I will take this happy subdued mood to make you all feel welcome today.
Salads:
Paprika roasted squash + Cannellini beans
Ginger + turmeric rice
Vegetable ragu pasta
Wild mushroom Pearl barley ‘risotto’
Soup: Tuscan tomato
I sat at my desk after work and got nothing done. It is so tedious getting a license, now I know why speakeasies exist. I just want to add some vodka to our coffees! There are so many questions and rules, and i’m not great at reading the small print. Hopefully today will be more productive.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced parsnip
Sandwich: Spicy salame, Camembert cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
Genuinely, I have a pile of work on my desk and a tear in my eye. I want to apply for an alcohol licence but there’s so much official paper work to do and laws to follow that i’m scared I might f**k it up and go to prison or something. I also just electrocuted myself #greatday
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac + preserved lemon rice
Courgette · tomato + herb pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Indian spiced mushroom
Sandwich: Roast lamb, Spicy peach relish, hoisin mayo + cucumber
Shout out to all the dogs who struggled this weekend. Moose was confused. He didn’t understand why I wasn’t reacting to the constant banging noises but his best mate Romeo was trembling through the night. Bonfire night is such a weird tradition.
Salads:
Paprika roast squash + black beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Sundried tomato + cashew pesto pasta
Potato gratin
Soup: Med veg + red lentil
I wanted a North Face puffer jacket but know winter has hit i’ve been every Tom, Dick and Bartholomew wearing one. So I will go charity shop browsing this weekend to find a jacket to keep this cold heart warm.
Salads:
Smokey aubergine + borlotti beans
Miso + ginger rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Velvet aubergine + ginger
Sandwich: Chorizo, Smoked mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
I’m so excited for din dins. I’m hitting up Haidilao again (because it was that good). Call me crazy, but I plan to cycle there because then i’ll feel like I deserve to eat my body weight in food. I hope today runs smoothly so i’m in high spirits for what is my favourite restaurant in London at the moment.
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut curry with mung bean
Wakame seaweed rice
Roast pepper pasta
Chorizo crumb · Brussel sprouts + potato
Soup: Mild madras sweet potato
I’m not gonna say it, I’m not gonna say it, I’m not gonn… It’s so cold! I always forget how cold and dark it gets. I hear this all the live long day and yes it does become jarring after a while so I inevitably because sarcastic but I don’t care. IT’S F*****G COLD!
Salads:
Beetroot goulash
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Wild mushroom + polenta stew
Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Asiago cheese, Branston pickle + tomato
I wore a matching tracksuit to work this morning. Mother was not impressed because it didn’t look professional and as we all know I am nothing if not professional. I think she was jealous of the warmth I felt. It’s like wearing a fitted blanket. Lush.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + split peas
Red pepper rice
Chicken + tarragon pasta
Jackfruit chow mein
Soup: Tuscan tomato + roast pepper + rosemary
Sandwich: Bacon, brie, cranberry, mustard, red onion
There’s this thing I call the Beetlejuice effect. This is when you mention not seeing someone for a while (that you don’t like) for and then the next day they show up. This has happened to me twice in the past week. I don’t believe in a higher power but the Beetlejuice effect is real.
Salads:
Vegetable dahl
Peshwari rice (sultana, coconut + almond)
Courgette · tomato + oregano pasta
Spinach · potato + paneer
Soup: Cauliflower · potato + tomato
The morning has run away from me. The veg man was late, mother has no cauliflowers and customers have been distracting me with great banter all morning. I need to focus people!
Salads:
Pinto beans + roast peppers
Ginger + Sweet chilli rice
Roast quash ragu pasta
Spiced cous cous
Soup: Indian spiced tomato soup
Sandwich: Merguez sausage, Minted yogurt, Cucumber, tomato, re onion + chilli relish
I had the biggest sausage yesterday. Not a joke just a fact. What are you dressing up as for Halloween? I have a super scary costume planned. Just the sight of me will make a grown man shiver in his Chelsea boots…I think you guessed it. I’m going to dress up as my mother.
Salads:
Med veg + lentils
Tomato + basil rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Chorizo + bean potato salad
Soup: Carrot · ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Provola cheese, chilli relish + tomato