Day 1395
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut curry + roast squash
Seaweed rice
Cauliflower + cashew nut pasta
Soup: Lightly indian spiced veg
Day 1394
Salads:
Black lentil curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Tomato, spinach + french bean pasta
Soup: Roasted med veg + chickpea
Day 1393
Salads:
Med veg chickpeas
Lemon + parsley rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Cumin spiced tomato + spinach
Sandwich: Parma ham, Fontina cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
Day 1392 The day to reflect the year that's passed
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
Day 1391
Beetroot goulash
Dill + spring onion rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Chorizo, Manchego, Jalapeno relish + tomato
Day 1390
Salads:
Chickpea curry
Lemon + herb rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Vegetable madras
Sandwich: Speck ham, Asiago cheese, chilli relish + tomato
Day 1389 I have a job to do
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
Day 1388 Simple minds save lives
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
Day 1387 Words that have a deeper meaning
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
Day 1386 Simple silky pleasures
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
Day 1385 Searching for peace
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
Day 1384 You will if you believe
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
Day 1383 Humans are jarring
I’m not having a great day, humans are causing me great discomfort. I will venture forth and try to carpe diem but it’s looking bleak on this sunny day.
Salads:
Sweet potato + chickpea with mango lime pickle dressing
Seaweed rice
Pumpkin seed + spinach pesto
Soup: Thai spiced coconut chickpea
Day 1382 Let's just enjoy the weather
This country will never be ok because it’s overpopulated. We can’t sustain the population with the land we live on so we have to import our supplies. We’ve ruined the equilibrium. I spent the weekend with the birds, bees and dogs. It was lush. There’s no point in trying to solve politics in this country, we’ve ducked it, time to move on and enjoy the British summer time.
Salads:
Thai chickpea curry
Korean spiced rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato + pepper
Day 1381 Time to break
We will be closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday. It’s been another politically tiring week so I’m beyond excited to hang out with my dog this weekend, he provides easy conversation. I will also be doing a price update as capitalism has me in a chokehold. See you on the other side of the resurrection.
Salads:
Paprika pepper + white bean
Tomato + herb pasta
Soup: Broccoli + potato
Day 1380 Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it
I know the world looks like a scary place right now but it’s been worse. The atrocities taking place across the globe have always been as such you were just unaware of their happenings. I suggest you open some history books and read up on what’s happened in the past, it’s a great read. You’ll surely learn that this play has been played before, this is just a different production.
Salads:
Beetroot goulash
Dill + horseradish rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Thai spiced vegetable + bean
Day 1379 Pace yourself
I’m not a fan of society, I think it’s overrated. I watch people stress themselves out on a day to day basis trying to adhere to social norms, it’s uninspiring. I’m going to have to crawl out of my hole and follow the rules for a bit. Last week was spent absorbing information, now I have to knuckle down and execute a multitude of tasks. The reward will be a peaceful Easter weekend.
Salads:
Aubergine + black eyed bean curry
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Red pepper pasta
Soup: ‘don’t ask me’
Day 1378 Jog on
My grammar is poor and my spelling is awful. I think most of the comedy in these bites come from my illiteracy but at least I made you smile. I’m feeling much better today. I went on a phlegm (can’t believe that’s how you spell that) filled run last night in the hopes of shocking my body back into submission and it seems to have worked! Hallelujah because I have a full bodied day ahead.
Salads:
Five spiced aubergine + bean
Miso rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Aromatic lentil
Day 1377 Ouchie
I have a soar throat, so soar i’m actually nursing it. Mother walked in this morning and suggested that I try keeping the talking to a minimum…hilarious. See as much as this idea will probably help my pain die down I just can’t help it I’m a chatty patty (when i’m behind the counter). I will try, don’t be alarmed by my muted day.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Spiced bean + tomato
Sandwich: Chorizo, Smoked mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
Day 1376 set backs, cut backs
It was an action packed weekend and it was quite enjoyable. I enjoy living a frugal life, fun is much more enjoyable when it doesn’t come with a heavy price tag. Thus far my bank account has seen more money out than in so it’s time to make some changes. I will see March through then I will make some cut backs. I won’t allow April to be so foolish.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Aubergine, tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Curried veg