Someone find me a bed so I can rest my eyes, I am spent! Dinner of course went exactly as I had planned, no surprise there. Bring on more festivities! but please God let me rest a little first because i’m hanging by a thread here!
Salads of the day:
Med veg with split peas
Herbed rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Cauliflower + potato bake
Soup: Lightly spiced tomato
Sandwich of the day: Parma ham, Iberico cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
I’m not hungover, it’s worse i’m still a little ’merry’ but that’s perfectly fitting with the season so that’s fine! Tonight it’s my turn to cook. I’m doing my own take on the classic 3 course Christmas dinner. To start: Paprika prawns with a siracha mayo and avocado salsa. For Main: A perfectly cooked roast.. and to finish Italian meringue ice cream with crunchy meringue and a berry compote. Wish me luck!
Salads of the day:
5 Spice aubergine + aduki beans
Roast carrot rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta
Aromatic paneer + spinach lentils
Soup: Spiced chickpea
I’m not a big fan of surprises. Tonight Maddy is taking me out for dinner, I don’t know where and it’s killing me. I trust her taste buds so i’m not worried that the food will be bad but WHERE AM I GOING? what a philosophical question, i mean, where am I going not just tonight but in life?
Salads of the day:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac rice
Spinach, walnut + smoked garlic pesto pasta
Turkey + potato salad
Soup: Carrot · cumin + ginger
Sandwich of the day: Milano salame, camambert cheese, onion relish + tomato
Did you know Saturn has the most moons in our solar system?! Just a fun fact there from my space theme advent calendar. But that information was found by researchers from the US so it’s probably a lie and the election was rigged and the moon landing is a hoax and Bill Gates created coronavirus…wait what?
Salads of the day:
Chickpea + roast cauliflower with ginger + turmeric
Peshwari rice (coconut, almond + currants
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Spicy black bean+ tofu
Soup: cauliflower potato + turmeric
Sandwich of the day: Chorizo, Manchego cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I went Christmas shopping yesterday and it surprisingly went well! I decided to go first thing and take advantage of the browsing time in the department store 2 hours later when I left it was mayhem on the high street. Luckily enough people were fearful of my dog (who I of course brought with me) so people parted like the red sea #socialdistancing
Salads of the day:
Roast pepper + white bean
Harissa rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Vegetable madras
Last night was a great success, the main was delicious and dessert was… we won’t talk about dessert. There are not many mince pies left because the public are buying in bulk, I apologise in advance for being mince pieless
Salads of the day:
Mexican beans
Rainbow rice
Roast pepper · rosemary + cashew pesto pasta
Teriyaki noodles with tofu
Soup: Leek · dill + potato
Sandwich of the day: Pastrami beef, torta de barros, jalapeno relish + tomato
Thanksgiving was last week, but we were in lockdown so we’re giving thanks tonight. I’m letting go of the reins and letting someone else cook tonight. I hope Chrissy is ready because the deli crew are very critical…loving and full of thanks, but critical.
Salads of the day:
Thai spiced aduki beans + squash
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato
Only 8 space crafts have been to Jupiter. I have a space themed advent calendar with fun facts, is that a fun fact? I lived a life of luxury last night and left the heating on so this morning it wasn’t to difficult to get out of bed. Apparently though this can cause a dry throat, some of my customers have even said they sleep with the windows open! WTF?!
Salads of the day:
Beetroot goulash
Spinach + herb rice
Leek · dill · olive + tomato pasta
BBQ pork potato salad
Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + potato
Sandwich of the day: Fennel salame, Buffalo mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
Many this year started the festive feeling early because 2020 turned out to be, trying to say the least. It is now the 1st of December meaning everyone will start getting involved in the festive habits of day drinking, over eating and over spending. We’ll pretend we don’t do this all year long and the excuse? I’m going to hear it all month long…’F**k it, it’s Christmas!’
Salads of the day:
Chickpea curry with parsnip
Ginger + turmeric rice
Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta
Soup: Red lentil · tomato · lemon grass + lime leaves
I’ve had a great start to the day. Breakfast was a mince pie and a stollen bite, I can confirm that our Christmas treats are on great form this year! The decorations are up but they are subtle, come on in and see my festicals!
Salads of the day:
Coconut curry with rainbow veg
Roast tofu + spring onion rice
Courgette tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced parsnip + sweet potato
Sandwich of the day: Roast turkey, Bacon, Swiss cheese, spiced apple chutney, Red onion + mayo
The wait is nearly over. Mince pie season starts on Monday, Christmas is here! I hope you all think carefully about what you’re going to get me for Christmas, I love food and dogs just fyi!
Salads of the day:
Smokey aubergine + white bean
Spinach + cumin rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta
Polenta bake
Soup: Tomato · bean + rosemary
Sandwich of the day: Chorizo, Iberico cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
I feel much better today. A customer posed a very philosophical question to me yesterday… If you were a cheese, what cheese would you be? Are you a camembert? Loved by many, think you’re fancy but in reality rather generic? Or maybe Gorgonzola, loved by some but a lot of people find you too much to handle. You could also be bland boring but accepted everywhere…Cheddar.
Salads of the day:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Spiced rice
Fregola with rainbow veg
Soup: Chickpea · carrot + harissa
Well i’m tired this morning, not sure why. It’s not like I had some huge party yesterday and pulled an all nighter! I did however make my risotto and my mother agreed my risotto making is now as good as hers, great success!
Salads of the day:
Med veg + split pea
Garlic + chilli rice
Cauliflower pesto pasta with cashew
Thai spiced lentils with paneer
Soup: Sweet potato · squash + tomato
Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, onion relish + tomato
I got through fazes of favourite meals of the day, right now I love dinner. Tonight i’m doing a prosecco and truffle risotto with a wild mushroom medley on top. No i have not been watching masterchef, I live with a masterchef. #privilege
Salads of the day:
Thai spiced coconut curry with roast squash + lentils
Miso + shallot rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Soup: Cauliflower · turmeric + potato
A new week, and i’m buzzing. I had a very wholesome weekend, I watched The Crown and walked the dog in Holland Park. He’s having his stiches out today so he won’t look so scary! I’ve spent the morning making lemon curd for a friend because she had a ‘lemon curd emergency’ didn’t know that was a thing!
Salads of the day:
Cauliflower + aduki bean with ginger + turmeric
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Squash + oregano ragu pasta
Oriental spiced beef + pork with brown noodles
Soup: borlotti beans · roasted pepper + garlic
Sandwich of the day: Garlic salami, torta de barros cheese, chilli relish + tomato
If your nervous system is working well you will know that it is cold outside I think it’s quite mild personally, but i am a cold blooded animal. I’m very excited at the thought of having Chinese food for dinner tonight, how luxurious is life today eh?
Salads of the day:
Chilli non carne
Herbed rice
Med veg ragu pasta
Thai spiced crayfish salad
Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato
Sandwich of the day: Bacon, French brie, Branston pickle + tomato
My favourite economists came in to see me I can call them my favourites here because I know they won’t read it because god forbid I compliment them in person!
Salads of the day:
Paprika roasted veg with green lentils
Rainbow rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Chicken + bacon pearl barley
Soup: Thai spiced lentils + lemongrass
I ask a lot of questions, i always have. I don’t mean anything bad by it, I was just always encouraged to question everything. There have been times when this has bitten me in the butt however for the most part I think it makes me more interesting and over time it’s made me more knowledgeable. What i’m trying to say is…I’m now a genius.
Salads of the day:
Black beans + aubergine in black bean sauce
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Bacon · leek + tomato pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced parsnip + potato
Sandwich of the day: Buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, pesto + tomato
Last night I had Dover sole with creamy mash potato and a beurre noisette. Home cooking is the best isn’t it? I then feasted my eyes on the TV as Nigella Lawson pranced around her kitchen making tasty delights to tickle her taste buds. She is the definition of food porn. Great entertainment.
Salads of the day:
Chickpea curry with cumin roasted parsnips
Peshwari rice ( coconut, almond + currants)
Mushroom ragu pasta
Teriyaki tofu noodles
Soup: Carrot, cumin + turmeric
Half way through November, mince pies are coming soon! I’m starting to feel festive. I had a lovely weekend, yesterday I slept in and then trekked round central London which was surprisingly busy. For many reasons, today is a great Monday!
Salads of the day:
Tuscan white bean
Harissa rice
Creamed courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Lentil · tomato + rosemary
Sandwich of the day: Pulled lemon chicken, provola cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato