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A new post every Sunday from my kitchen: what to eat before, during and after the shift.
Nov 5, 2026 · 8 min read
What I eat before a night shift, in order
The three small steps I take in the hours before work, from the first drink to the last bite, written on one card.
Nov 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Waking up hungry in the afternoon
What to do when you get up at four and nothing feels like breakfast or tea.
Nov 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Packing a bag for twelve hours
A flask, a proper meal and two small things to pick at: what goes in my bag and what stays at home.
Nov 2, 2026 · 7 min read
What to eat at three in the morning
Small, plain food that is easy to eat on a break: ideas I use and a few I have stopped using.
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Breakfast on the way home
Something to eat before you sleep that is not just toast: four plain ideas and one to make ahead.
Oct 24, 2026 · 9 min read
Eating before sleep: what I try and what I skip
A plain look at how I eat after a shift, written as what I do, not as a rule for you.
Oct 17, 2026 · 7 min read
A proper lunch on a day off
A day off is the one time to eat a full plate at midday. Here is mine, with a long walk to follow.
Oct 10, 2026 · 9 min read
Switching back to days: a gentle week
Seven days of moving your meals toward a daytime pattern, without any big changes at once.
Oct 3, 2026 · 10 min read
A Sunday shop for a week of nights
One list, one bag and one cooking session, so there is something ready for every shift.
Sep 26, 2026 · 8 min read
Why eating on nights is different
The clock is upside down, the shops are shut and the food is whatever is nearby. Where to start.
The Late Plate
A short letter every Sunday from my kitchen counter: one meal, one shopping tip and one small thing to try before your next shift.