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Day 56 Up and at 'em

I watched The Green Mile this weekend, not what I expected and it went on 30 mins too long in my opinion. This week it’s go, go, go. I will be getting into work for 6am everyday (lucky i’m a morning person). I’m really craving a lockdown! Just kidding!

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced aduki beans

Spiced red pepper rice

Courgette · asparagus and basil pasta

Day 55 Road to nowhere

To me there is still nothing to do. With restaurants booked up and museums closed I have no choice but to spend my weekends in the park. And I love it! Me and my dog chilling (not killing). It’s great this weekend I think I will trek to the far land known as Wimbolden!

Salads of the day:

Chickpea + aubergine with ginger

Mango + chilli rice

Roast veggie ragu pasta

Soup of the day: Lightly spiced carrot + lime leaves

Day 54 Let's 'ave it

Pubs are set to open this weekend, it’s gonna be carnage! The British public loves a drink and some people can become disorderly to put it nicely. My heart goes out to bar staff around the country who are going to attempt to keep law and order in establishments that provide Dutch courage! I’m glad I sell caffeine…

Salads of the day:

Chiili non carne

Herbed rice

Roast chicken + tarragon pasta

Sandwich of the day: Fennel salami · Manchego cheese · Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 53 Run fat boy run

So i’m attempting to exercise everyday for the next 30 days. This includes a bit of running…how do people do this. I just wanna give a shout out to everyone that runs, you make it look easy. I feel like someone has punched all my muscles. However I still don’t understand why people spit when they run. That’s nasty!

Salads of the day:

Pepperonata with white beans

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · chilli · garlic + tomato pasta

Soup of the day: Cumin roasted sweet potato + tomato

Day 53 Plans for summer

My family usually books all holidays last minute, that’s just how we do it. I’ve tried booking in advance but I just get nervous because I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, you know like tomorrow the whole world could be shut down because of a infectious virus!! Call me crazy…

Salads of the day:

Paprika roasted pepper with aduki beans and lentils

Ginger + harissa rice

Sausage + ham ragu pasta

Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham · provola cheese · chilli jam + tomato

Day 52 Happy Monday

Such high spirits this morning people settling into the joys of small things. The news keeps speculating chances of another wave. It reminds me of being at the swimming pool when the tannoy would sound because the wave machine was about to start! Anyone else? no?

Salads of the day:

Mild chickpea curry

Tofu rice

Ham + mushroom ragu pasta

Soup of the day: Bean + aubergine

Day 51 Pride, Prejudice and privilege

What a political year eh? Pride has been cancelled and prejudice is headline news. I know it bores a lot of people to hear minorities complain about the injustice they face in their day to day lives…. how annoying it must be to be privileged.

Salads of the day:

Med veg + lentils

Turkish spiced sweetcorn rice

Smokey aubergine pasta

Soup of the day: Gazpacho

Day 50 Yes it's hot

Can’t please them all, some love this weather some hate it. I’ll save you the time. yes I know ‘it’s hot out there’ and ‘yes it’s nice the sun is out again’. I’m glad I work indoors there’s no A/C at lunch because we have to keep the door open (thanks covid) but at least the shop is shaded!!

Salads of the day:

Five spice black eyed beans

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Roast vegetable ragu pasta

Soup of the day: Gazpacho

Day 49 Online shopping

It’s not for me. I got desperate and ordered a pair of trainers online…they are the ugliest crepes i have ever purchased. They were too big uncomfortable and just an all round no. How did I get it so wrong. So today i’m rocking converse and I can’t wait for the foot ache at the end of the day from wearing shoes with ZERO structure. Yay.

Salads of the day:

Mexican beans

Harissa rice

Roast pepper fregola pasta

Panzanella

Sandwich of the day: Chorizo · Iberico cheese · sun-dried tomato + fresh tomato

Day 48 Puppies

Many people are buying puppies. When my dog was a puppy it was hell but i persevered and now I have the best dog in the world (biased). However if you’re struggling, don’t worry. I know a guy that can whip you pup into shape. I mean… your dog will never be better than mine but decent.

Salads of the day:

Roast cauliflower · paprika with lentils and chickpeas

Herbed rice

Cauliflower pesto pasta (contains cashews)

Soup of the day: Gazpacho

Sandwich of the day: Fennel salami · Manchego cheese · onion relish + tomato

Day 47 Shameless

Did I spend my entire weekend watching shameless? yes. Am I proud? yes? I sat in the park last night and watched the longest day of the year’s sunset. Life is good. Who’s ready for a heatwave? Might even shave the dog!

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced split peas with sweet potato

Peshwari rice (Almond coconut + currants)

Chicken + chorizo pasta

Soup of the day: Tuscan Tomato

Day 46 So many leeks!

Morning everyone, I hope the week has treated you well. There’s now more of a choice of things to do this weekend. You could grab a book, maybe an umbrella and stand in a queue for an hour to buy some clothing. Sounds fun.

Salads of the day:

Mild chickpea curry

Rice noodle salad

Leek · olive + tomato pasta

Soup: Leek · dill + tomato

Day 45 Can't teach an old dog new tricks

If you have a family member that you don’t see eye to eye with do you stay silent or do you explain your point of view? It’s an excuse we hear time and time again ‘it’s a generation thing’ or ‘don’t bother their old and stuck in their ways’. This cements the premise that no one is capable of change. If you can change your habits at 20 you can at 80.

Salads of the day:

Kidney beans + rainbow peppers

Squash + oregano rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Soup of the day: Spiced lentils

Day 44 Make an effort

I don’t really put much effort into how I look but I have a specific family member that I feel the need to dress up for. If I don’t, I know they will silently judge me or make a snide comment. When I say ‘dress up’ I mean no rips or stains in my clothing. But still.

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced coconut curry

Roast miso rice

Roast pepper + cashew pesto pasta

Soup of the day: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Sandwich of the day: Milano salami · Iberico cheese · chilli jam + tomato

Day 43 And it's only Tuesday

I need this weekend to come round pronto. I feel deflated. I’m also in dire need of new shoes, trainers to be exact. I’m lucky I have the counter to hide my sinful shoes. The soles are hanging on with a tiny bit of glue who knows how long they have left. Shoes are one thing I just can’t bring myself to buy online and with the new guidelines for shopping i’d rather be bare feet!

Salads of the day:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Cumin roasted carrot rice

Chicken + ham ragu pasta

Soup of the day: Spinach · Tomato + cumin

Day 42 Lights, Camera, Action

I watched Funny Girl and The Breakfast Club. Maybe if they weren’t so pre hyped I would have liked them more. Funny girl was good but WAY to long, Barbra Steisand is amazing. The Breakfast Club is a great concept I just feel it could have been executed better. Just my opinion.

Salads of the day:

White bean + courgette with turmeric

Harissa and spinach rice

Roast vegetable ragu pasta

Sandwich of the day: Cooked ham, Mature cheddar, Branston pickle + tomato

Soup of the day: Med veg · bean + tomato

Day 41 Divided

I have so many opinions on the BLM movement but the most pressing right now is the safety of the peaceful protesters in and amongst the fascists that plan to come and cause trouble over the demonstrations this weekend. Now more than ever STAY SAFE.

Salads of the day:

Black eyed beans · aubergine in black bean sauce

Ginger + sweet chilli rice

Courgette · tomato + oregano pasta

Soup of the day: Sweetcorn ginger + tomato

Day 40 Let it rain!!

Oh what a beautiful morning! I hold the opposite opinion to most that this weather is lovely. So no complaining from me (for once). My popcorn package is in a Morrision’s in Manchester so thank you UPS.

Salads of the day:

Paprika peppers + brown lentils

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup of the day: Spiced red lentils + tomato

Sandwich of the day: Roast Beef · Creamed goats cheese + pickled beetroot

Day 39 What's that smell?

Some people wear too much aftershave. Like, if I can taste it you’ve gone to far…maybe that should be a rule of thumb. The deli should smell of coffee or aromatic salads, not Calkin Klien and Paco Roban!

Salads of the day:

Chickpea + sweet potato coconut curry

Marinated tofu noodle salad

Chicken · bacon + leek pasta

Soup of the day: Carrot + dill

Day 38 My package never came!

My amazing movie package is STILL out of delivery, apparently they ‘attempted’ to deliver yesterday at 3:15pm like whhaaatttt?? so I’m still waiting for 2kg of popcorn what a first world problem.

Salads of the day:

Chilli no carne

Herbed rice

Cauliflower + hazelnut pesto pasta

Soup of the day: Red lentil · ginger + turmeric