My leggings didn’t feel quite right yesterday, turns out I was wearing them the wrong way round. There were a few notable 'backwards’ moments yesterday. Though I enjoy sharing and comparing opinions I have been taken aback a couple of times recently. You have all the information at your fingertips and yet you still opt for nonsense, illogical conclusions. Do you smell that? It’s called delusion.
Salads:
Roast vegetable + chickpea salad
Panzanella
Sicilian styled aubergine pasta
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Sandwich: Garlic salami, pecorino, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I was attached to the deli this weekend. The air is thick with summer parties and we’re catering a lot of them. Monday morning is here but Monday means nothing when the works hasn’t stopped. I won’t get stressed. You just need to sit, think, don’t procrastinate, make a plan, stick to it. Easy peasy. Just need to make sure I drink water as well as coffee.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
It’s Friday for you but it’s prep time for us. There is a weekend of catering ahead and i’m grateful to be busy. I haven’t got the time to stay informed about the political upset that’s happening up and down the country. I’m going to focus on my charcuterie platters and lean into the little idyllic Clapham-sphere to distract from the fuckeries afoot. I suggest you find your equivalent and just keep swimming.
Salads:
Chickpea curry
Ginger + lemon rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
I’ve never felt unsafe in London, probably because I grew up here. I’m numb to the oddities of the community. However recently my body has been showing anxious themes. I fear my evening walks with Moose, even while the sun still shines. I fear some twat with a dog they didn’t care for enough to train will cause harm to Moose. There are many situations a simple ‘sorry’ will fix, but your dog seeing my best friend as a rag doll is not one of them.
Salads:
Many beans with spring dressing
Herbed rice salad
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: 5 spiced veg
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Provola cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
It was mighty hard getting the engine started today, I felt like a car that hasn’t been switched on in a while. Tough. Luckily the day can start as peacefully or chaotically as I choose, it’s the biggest pro from having such a small team. You only need to rely on yourself.
Salads:
Five spiced black beans
Rainbow rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Soup: Thai spiced sweet potato
It’s sure to be a productive day. I have a solid list of errands to work through, the aim of the day is to execute the ground work that is sure to help me in the future. I intend to use artificial intelligence to help me get into the mind of a sociopath. I like to think I have too have sociopathic tendencies then you meet someone who is a true lunatic and you realise you’re pretty chill.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + split peas
Lemon + dill rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced sweet potato
Sandwich: Ventricina salami, Asiago cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I tried to write to you but my words were depressive and I didn’t want you to be concerned. I’ve just returned from a magical weekend away and I thought now would be a good time to reconnect. There are atrocities taking place across the world that are out of my control and it jars me but there’s also atrocities happening on my doorstep and I think it’s time I lock in and fix them.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry with black bean
Seaweed rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Indian spiced cauliflower
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Sicilian styled aubergine pasta
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut curry + roast squash
Seaweed rice
Cauliflower + cashew nut pasta
Soup: Lightly indian spiced veg
Salads:
Black lentil curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Tomato, spinach + french bean pasta
Soup: Roasted med veg + chickpea
Salads:
Med veg chickpeas
Lemon + parsley rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Cumin spiced tomato + spinach
Sandwich: Parma ham, Fontina cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
Every time I attempted to write a post it just put me in a miserable mood. Today is my 28th year around the sun and i’m starting the day with a cinnamon doughnut gifted to me by a much loved customer. It’s been a good year all told but there’s trouble brewing on the horizon that is sure to disrupt my journey through the next year. But today is still a good day so let’s just enjoy the good times.
Salads:
Braised pepper + white bean
Spinach + herb rice
Roasted artichoke, tomato + parsley
Beetroot goulash
Dill + spring onion rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Chorizo, Manchego, Jalapeno relish + tomato
Salads:
Chickpea curry
Lemon + herb rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Vegetable madras
Sandwich: Speck ham, Asiago cheese, chilli relish + tomato
Humans need purpose, without it they’re lost. I used to suffer from the Saturday blues (I still do infrequently). After the intensity of the week my brain would turn to depressive mush when I didn’t have a job to do. Now I have a variety of hobbies to keep me happy. I had a purpose filled weekend and it was wonderous.
Salads:
Cannellini beans + mushrooms
Herb + lemon rice
Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta
Soup: Tuscan Tomato
What’s the point of being smart in a dumb world? Maybe it’s just my perspective but a lot of aspects of this life seem nonsensical to me. One big oxymoron being backed by a lot of morons. So many obstacles, faff and thrills and what do you gain? Not sure, i’m still figuring it out.
Salads:
Spiced potato + pepper curry
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
I need to expand my vocabulary but I also can’t be bothered to take on anymore information. I listen to people string together words with such a poetic melody, i’m envious. Send through your favourite words (with definitions).
Salads:
Chickpea + cauliflower curry
Ginger + coriander rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: Indian spiced cauliflower + potato
I took care of the silky peanut this weekend. This dog has a death wish which means you really have to look out for him. One moment he’s there, next, he’s chasing after some geese full speed. Nevertheless he’s provided ample entertainment, a welcomed distraction from the constant bad news that’s been dampening the sunny rays.
Salads:
Med veg bean
Spinach + herb rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Life is but one big stressful game to play. I can carry quite a heavy load but sometimes the weight is too heavy to bear. My brother gave me a necklace a while back, a simple ring pendant to signify the impermanence of life. When the weight of life seems to heavy to go on I have to remember this too shall pass.
Salads:
Roast squash + black bean curry
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Sandwich: Spicy salami, gorgonzola, Onion relish + tomato
After the day I endured yesterday I’d like to write something uber depressive and pessimistic. After a good few years on this earth I’ve learnt it’s easier to just slap on a smile and say ‘i’m good’. After a while you’ll trick your mind into thinking you actually are. It’s like saying a Hail Mary for your sins, the more sins, the more Hail Mary’s. With the amount that people ask me ‘how are you?’ on a daily basis i’m sure i’ll say ‘i’m good’ over 100 times. Soon, i’m sure to believe it.
Salads:
Black lentil + aubergine curry
Rainbow rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced chickpea
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Fontina cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato