Tues 18th Nov.

There’s not a lot to report today. Lunch is toast and Seeds of Change lentil soup – normally quite expensive but this was bought when it was half price at Tesco

After a busy afternoon’s Christmas shopping on the internet, I’m ready for a four thirty snack of crisp breads and guacamole.

I tend to keep Tuesday teas simple, as it’s my day to pick teenagers up from their dance lesson in Canterbury. This trip always takes ages due to rush hour traffic, so I make sure tea’s ready before I go out, so that we don’t have to wait more than the five minute reheating time to get stuck in when we get home. Tonight it’s pasta in a sauce consisting of vegetables and the Tofutti garlic and herb soft “cheese”. Nick has three helpings, and would probably have licked the dish clean if I’d let him.

For tomorrow’s lunchbox I decide to see how Sally will fare with the red cheddar style Cheezly. I put egg-free mayonnaise and tomato in the sandwich for added inspiration.

Then it’s time to relax with a recorded episode of “Spooks” followed by “CSI: Miami.” What better way to end a dark November Tuesday?