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Day 305 Soak it up

Well this week flew by. I am going to take advantage of the last day of sun and do an all nighter. Sober. I bought a bike and with my little two wheel wonder I plan to go into central London and watch the free entertainment of people getting absolutely wasted and falling about the place.

Salads:

5 spice veg with black eyed beans

Kimchi rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Teriyaki pork noodles

Soup: Indian spiced tomato OR gazpacho

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, scamorza, chilli relish + tomato

Day 304 Easy does it

I can’t think straight today. That’s not to say i’m a great thinker any other day but today i feel like i’m on a come down from LSD. If any law official is reading this, I have never taken and I do not condone drugs…I promise. #godsavethequeen

Salads:

Peri peri cauliflower + lentils

Roast squash + spring onion rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Soup: Gazpacho…

Day 303 Carpe diem

Who’s ready to conquer the day? me. I think. Positive affirmations people! When people ask how you’re doing say you’re great and maybe if you say it enough it will become reality…or you’ll have a mental breakdown and start crying.

Salads:

Mexican beans

Herbed rice

Roast pepper · tomato + basil pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Still Gazpacho

Sandwich: Chorizo, Luna roja cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 302 Tastes like freedom?

Has anyone’s life gone back to normal? Everyone was hyping up ‘freedom day’ but nothing’s really changed. The BBC are giving cummings a lot of air time for his expose on the government. Amazing that he thinks that we don’t all know that Boris is a d**k head…

Salads:

Thai spiced coconut curry

Miso + ginger rice

Roast squash + tomato pasta

Mackerel potato salad

Day 301 Too hot to handle

Living in London you forget what hot weather can do to a person. Nothing went according to plan. Instead I went to the market in the morning, lazed around and went for a bike ride after sun down. As a pasty white person the sun is not my friend.

Salads:

Mild mung bean curry

Soft Indian spiced rice

Sausage, ham + pea pasta

Some kind of ratatouille + white bean thing

Soup: Gazpacho

Sandwich: Speck ham, Manchego cheese, chilli relish + tomato

Day 300 Let's ride

I’m going to a plant swap this weekend. Not sure why, still not sure what it is. I hope it’s not a cult. Mother is going to teach me how to drive. The basics: Drive on the right hand side, work on my road rage insults and do some donuts in a Sainsbury’s car park.

Salads:

Aubergine + white bean

Sundried tomato + lemon rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Soup: Gazpacho

Sandwich: Lingua beef, Fontina cheese, salsa verde + tomato

Day 299 Brotherly love

My Brother graced us with his presence yesterday. I fell asleep of the sofa and was rudely awaken by him grabbing my feet and shaking me like a rag doll. Sure, having a sibling is great but sometimes you just want to kick them in the teeth. #famiglia

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Olive + preserved lemon rice

Spinach + cashew pesto pasta

Crab stick potato salad

Day 298 Sunny with a chance of conflict

The gremlins will break up from school soon. I mean children. The conversations in the shop are quite political at the moment but they always seem to end with one of the most British statements ‘at least the weather’s nice’. Such simple beings the British are.

Salads:

Thai coconut curry + roast squash + black beans

Crispy tofu rice

Roast pepper · tomato + basil pasta

Feta salad type thing

Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato

Sandwich: Garlic salame, Provola cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 297 Cheer up London

The forecast this week actually looks like July weather. I’m happy to inform you all that I am now recovered from my weekend antics and I can fully open my eyes today. Hopefully the better weather will lift the spirits of the opposing team. Cheer up, there’s always the world cup.

Salads:

Med veg + lentils

Sumac rice

Chicken + tarragon pasta

Chickpea · paneer + spinach

Soup: Tuscan tomato + basil

Day 296 Bittersweet

Here’s my critical analysis. The Italians didn’t play any better than England in that match but they have been better overall. Now let’s look out the fall out. The way you treat your team when they lose says more than when they win and the reaction of many in this country has lifted the curtain on the racism that some people like ignore. This is bittersweet for me.

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Lightly spiced sweetcorn rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Roast squash + tomato

Sandwich: Pastrami beef, Pecorino romano, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 295 Shake it

You know when you’re so engrossed in a series and then it ends and you don’t know what to do with yourself? That feeling is coming people. Without the euros people will have to entertain themselves again but if all goes according to plan you will be allowed to go to da clubz and shake your ass on the 19th!

Salads:

Tuscan beans

Spinach + herb rice

Cauliflower pesto pasta (contains cashew)

Panzanella styled salad

Soup: lightly spiced potato + dill

Day 294 Viene ritorna a casa

England v Italy eh? Food? Italy wins. Culture? Italy wins. Fashion? Italy wins. Football? Italy will win. Enjoy this feeling England. It won’t last and when you do loose try and go about it with some grace and decorum…try.

Salads:

Five spice aduki beans

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Courgette · tomato + gremolata pasta

Bacon + mushroom potato mix up

Soup: Leek · dill + potato

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 293 Forza Italia

What a night! My voice is a bit croaky today, sorry ‘bout it. You know when you have random thoughts before you go to sleep? Well last night I was disturbed by this…Why do Americans not pronounce the H in Herbs?

Salads:

Smokey aubergine + black eyed beans

Leek + sundried tomato rice

Chicken + mushroom Pearl barley

Baked pasta

Soup: Mild cauliflower madras

Day 292 Pain in the tooth

I had a piece of cake for breakfast this morning (because I like to live life to the fullest) and now my tooth hurts. One of the categories of my daddy issues is the dentist. It’s an irrational fear that he stupidly nurtured into me.

Salads:

Curried cauliflower dahl

Rainbow rice

Roast vegetable pasta

Korean spiced pork noodles

Soup: Tuscan tomato with courgette + rosemary

Sandwich: Speck ham, smoked mozzarella, chilli relish + tomato

Day 291 Go home

I hope England don’t win. There, I said it. Considering the reaction to winning a quarter final, I don’t want to know what comes next. It’s coming home? Mate, go home to your wife and kids and get some sleep, it’s football ffs.

Salads:

Med veg + split peas

Red pepper rice

Broccoli pesto pasta

Soup: Carrot · chickpea · ginger + chilli

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Brie, Onion relish + tomato

Day 290 Fake it

I find it hard to be professional, so i’m not. However I have one customer where I have no choice but to be, otherwise they will get offended but my blunt tones and sour face. However that’s when i’m at my happiest. As soon as I have to smack on a smile I become empty inside!

Salads:

Curried lentils + veggies

Ginger + turmeric rice

Moroccan spiced cous cous

Pasta salad

Day 289 Happy family

That’s the third time this week i’ve woken up late for work! Hope I don’t get fired…can you imagine, a life without me? Mother is driving me up the wall and i’m getting under her skin so it’s great vibes at the deli!

Salads:

Thai spiced mung bean + roast squash

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Courgette · Tomato + basil pasta

Teriyaki tofu noodles

Day 288 Stressed yet happy

I had a great night but that was yesterday and I can’t bask in happiness because we have crowds to feed. Crowds I assume will be hungover based on the scenes I saw on the way home. Enjoy it while it lasts…Italy is going to win!

Salads:

Mexican beans

Sumac + mint rice

Vegetable ragu pasta

Fattoush (middle eastern bread salad

Soup: Cumin roasted tomato + chickpea

Day 287 Round 2

England v Germany once again. I am dining alone tonight because i’m a little sick of everyone. My plan is to try and avoid any spoilers and then watch the game on catch up while I have a 3 course meal! I will keep my eyes on the ground to avoid seeing anyone one rejoicing or crying.

Salads:

Chickpea with cumin roasted beetroot

Lightly spiced sweetcorn rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Sandwich: Milano salame, Camembert cheese, Onion relish + tomato

Day 286 Like a Zombie

I was a zombie yesterday. It was a different kind of hangover, it was a work hangover. I didn’t get off to the best start this morning because I woke up half an hour later than I should have. It’s just another manic Monday.

Salads:

Sambal veggies + aduki beans

Cumin roasted carrot rice

Roast squash ragu pasta

Soup: Roast pepper + lentil