The wrong kind of snow: the first snow of the winter in these parts. Photo taken by me, February 2012.

Monday, 23 January 2012

The taste of Egypt comes to Clacton!

Went to the Grub Club today, for the first time in two weeks. Wasn't able to go last week because of the way things were at home. It is still a difficult time at home and the weekend that has just gone was a really bad time. But things were slightly better this morning so I felt able to do my voluntary work at Foodcycle, an afternoon shift again. Today's three course meal consisted of a spicy soup, a spicy Middle Eastern dish, whose name I didn't catch, but it was influenced by Chef's recent holiday in Egypt, and a sponge cake for dessert.

I did some serving and washing-up and had a meal myself, one of the perks of the job. Didn't have to wear my Ena Sharples hairnet today as I wasn't preparing food! We had a few people attend that we haven't had there before, including a friend from the time bank, who came there because I told him about it. There was enough food left over for some of us to take home with us. Some people with special needs came for the meal and helped us to clear up afterwards.

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