We all get fed up thinking about food

... in all its forms – the ideas, the lists, the shopping, the cooking, the serving, the moaning – shall I go on!

There's pressure too these days – it has to be this, that and the other – hey all these cookery books look lovely as do many of the recipes – what they don't mention is that if we use every utensil known to man we have to clear up the debris not having the benefit of a fleet of porters to do it for us. I feel so much better for that!

We all deserve a time out – and yah-boo sucks to anyone who thinks differently.

Hands up those who'd agree that there's nothing quite like a well-made sandwich – count me in and, I'm flinching as I type but I'm going to say it, I like mine with chips or fries or whatever you want to call them. I can hear you saying “she has only just been bleating on about utensils and debris – just how much work is this going to involve?!”

Actually, very little.

I like my sandwich toasted and I like it with fried potatoes – it's a chip of sorts – and if I'm feeling particularly healthy then even a salad on the side. I like to call it my slob out supper – “SOS” – it's a treat.

My fried potatoes are so easy. For those who've followed my multitasking weeks on the blog you'll know that if my oven is on I will bake jacket potatoes, ready to use as the mood takes.

Here comes the mood!

I used 3 large jackets potatoes and would serve 4 as a generous side.

Peel the cooked jackets – or not if you prefer – cut into a large dice.

Pre-heat a large frying pan (preferably one that can be transferred to the oven). Add a glug of rapeseed oil on a medium heat. Add your potatoes and season with salt and black pepper – leave them to cook and brown slightly for 2 minutes and then turn and repeat. At this stage you can either turn down the heat and turn every two minutes on the hob or transfer to a pre-heated oven whilst you get on with your piece de résistance – your sandwich or croque! On the hob the potatoes will take around 10/12 minutes depending on what sort of colour you prefer.

If you'd prefer to use the oven, then pre-heat 200c/180fan/Gas 6 – check after 10 minutes.

Any leftovers – very funny – wrap and box – they are delicious – some might say even better, hot or cold, the next day.