Hello, I’ve been here since 5:45am. If I can smack a smile on my face so can you. I had a pain au chocolate before the sun was up. I don’t know why people have viennoiserie for breakfast, it’s such a bad way to start the day. I don’t plan to eat until 6pm and yet I still feel bad for munching fat and sugar first thing.
Salads:
Thai spiced chickpea
Lemongrass + spinach rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Chorizo + bean braise
Soup: Leek, dill + potato
People keep feeling the need to tell me that it’s going to be freezing this week, I’m trying to keep it out of my mind because I spend a good 3 hours out my house in the evening thanks to my collie and I can feel the cold I don’t need a weatherman to tell me.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Seasonal veggie bake with seeded croutons
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Fontina cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I spent 30 minutes on the phone trying to fix my printer and still nothing. I try to avoid calling ‘helplines’ because they make me irate. The genius on the other end of the phone seemed amazed that I followed his instructions so easily, he even had the audacity to say ‘you seem like a clever girl’. I came across so clever because I had already tried all of his solutions already. What a twat.
Salads:
Coconut vegetable curry
Ginger + soy rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: cauliflower, ginger + turmeric
Sandwich: Roast beef, Mayo, Frenchie’s mustard + gherkins
I can’t get distracted today. I have let my work pile up and now it’s overwhelming. It wasn’t really my fault that the work has not been done. There’s a customer who absorbed a lot of my time yesterday. In the evolution of my managerial career I’m learning to not let these situations stress me out. I will have a solid rant for a good 10 minutes and then i’m good.
Salads:
Beetroot goulash
Lemon + garlic rice
Roast pepper pasta
Bacon + potato braise
Soup: Indian spiced lentils
I could just smack my head against this desk. It would probably break because it’s IKEA it would be great for dramatic effect. My printer isn’t connecting to my computer and i’m sat here playing cupid hoping they’ll find each other. My day has started with a lot of rants (from others) and weirdly it’s put me in a good mood.
Salads:
peri peri cauliflower + split peas
Carrot + dill rice
Chorizo ragu pasta
Lightly spiced cracked wheat
Soup: White bean + root vegetables
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, Blue cheese cream, Roast red onion + mushroom
We’ve had quite a leisurely morning, now i’ve come to write the menu i’m nervous. Isn’t it silly that writing the number ‘666’ has made me uncertain of the day ahead? I’m not superstitious but I will now be looking over my shoulder.
Salads:
Turmeric + ginger lentils
Softly indian spiced rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Paneer + potato curry
Soup: Celeriac, apple + potato
This weekend was a struggle. Fasting is fine when you can keep yourself busy with work and general nonsense but when it’s my time to relax and do nothing turns out I spend most of my time eating. Obviously I couldn’t do that so I find myself happy it’s Monday because the weekdays are much easier.
Salads:
Braised pepper + white beans
Garlic + chilli rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Gratin sort of thing
Soup: Squash, rosemary + sweet potato
Sandwich: Napoli salame, Smoked mozzarella, jalapeno relish + tomato
I didn’t have the best start to the day. A family member has passed and it was little bit of a shock. However the custom this morning has been lovely and tranquil so i’m feeling much better. It’s been busy too so I haven’t had the time to procrastinate. I’m hyped for lunch rush Friday’s are always filled with surprises.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced chickpea + tomato
Sandwich: Cooked ham, Camembert cheese, Onion relish + tomato
I can’t do a pull up and this has always bothered me. Like most people, I’m worried about having a blunder at the gym that results in someone having to help a sister out, for this reason I avoid certain exercises, pull ups being one of them but today I took that bitch by the handles and hoped for the best. I’m not dead so…result.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Preserved lemon rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
So it begins. I will not be munching until the sun is set. Do I think I have the discipline? no. But so far i’ve just kept my mouth filled with words, so I don’t have the time to eat. That’s the plan I will talk more than ever before to make up for the lack of food. Good luck people, it’s gonna be a loud 40 days.
Salads:
Thai spiced vegetable + aduki beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast vegetable ragu + artichoke pasta
Egg noodle salad with bean curd
Soup: Vegetable madras
Sandwich: Chorizo, Provola piccante, spicy peach relish + tomato
I woke up on the right side of the bed this morning! I can’t wait for some miserable sod to try and get me down…anyway. Today is shrove Tuesday (pancake day to the masses). Tomorrow lent starts and this year I’m setting myself a real challenge, no food until sun down. I must resist the devils fruit (my Mothers cooking).
Salads:
Mushroom bourguignon
Rosemary, lemon + garlic rice
Tomato + green veg pasta
Tossed salad with salted ricotta + seeded croutons
Soup: Cumin roasted parsnip + potato
I really think the deli would make for a great sitcom. This morning for example people waltzed in, took a seat and started conversing about their weekend antics. It was hilarious. Now i’m lethargic because I spent so much energy laughing. Happy Monday.
Salads:
Coconut curry with mung bean + sweet potato
Aromatic indian spiced rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Mac + cheese
Soup: Roast pepper, bean + tomato
Sandwich: Milano salame, Fontina cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I have brought in so much bread in anticipation for this Friday. I feel like we are going to be really busy. I have managed to slice my hand like a tender steak this morning but it has pumped me with adrenaline. So bring it on world. We’re ready (I think).
Salads:
Mexican beans
Sumac + dill rice
Roast squash ragu pasta
Soup: Carrot, ginger + potato
I nearly passed out at the gym this morning but I styled it out, of course. I’m feeling fine now, ready to attack the day. I love working on the sandwich section. This is quite unprofessional to say but the job is so much easier when you don’t have to interact with humans.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + chickpea
Sweetcorn, chilli + spring onion rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Polenta, pork + bean stew
Soup: sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Pecorino cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I got so distracted today. I was suppose to sit at my desk and do a variety of tasks and instead I allowed myself to be drawn in to numerous conversations on shop floor. I need to stay hyped because yesterday went well but I wasn’t there mentally. I’m being tested today though, I’ve had the weirdest questions thrown at me.
Salads:
Curried lentils + aubergine
Ginger + turmeric rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Jackfruit salad
Soup: Celeriac + potato
The sun is rising earlier but it’s still cold AF. I can’t wait for summer I think the cold makes me more of a hermit. I have to dig deep and hype myself every time I leave the house. Though there has been some titillating conversation today, i’m still quite lethargic.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Braised beans, potato + salted ricotta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Chorizo, chilli pecorino, onion relish + tomato
Lovely, wholesome weekend. The family was at home, there are pros and cons to this. There’s always food, but there’s also unnecessary conflict. My chicken nuggets got eaten without anyone consulting me. They were replaced with a different brand and I was a little miffed but the situation was aggravated by everyone telling me to relax. I was relaxed, I was just stating that if you are going to replace an item it should be the same.
Salads:
Tuscan beans
chilli, garlic + rosemary rice
Roast pepper + almond pesto pasta
Spinach + ricotta cheesy bake
Soup: Cumin roasted parsnip + potato
What a morning. I can imagine if you’re not a morning person the idea of going to the deli would be a lot. It was so loud and chaotic but to me it’s so fun to watch people let go with out any drugs or alcohol (in this case i’m not considering caffeine a drug). Introverts are still welcome.
Salads:
Five spiced veg + black beans
Crispy tofu and ginger rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: Sweetcorn, ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Provola cheese, apple chutney + tomato
We’re a man down today so it’s an all female cast for today’s show. I’m feeling very tired but nothing an extra shot of coffee won’t fix. I might have a night in tonight and recuperate, however I will say i’m super excited to work the counter with she who shall not be named, it’s gonna be vibes.
Salads:
Indian spiced bean curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Courgette, tomato + basil pasta
Vegetable ragu fregola (giant cous cous)
Soup: Leek, dill + potato
I’m determined to get shit done today. I woke up before dawn and pottered to the gym it was -2 degrees but i’m trying to not let the weather get in my way. Tonight i’m going to watch a basketball game. I’ve always wondered why it never took off in this country, maybe we just have a short population.
Salads:
Braised chickpeas + aubergine
Lemon + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Cheesy potato bake
Soup: Tuscan tomato + courgette
Sandwich: Parma ham, Fontina cheese, Chilli relish + tomato