mum abdallah works the afternoon shift. >> seven days a week, eight hours a day.e go in at 1:00, get out at :9:00. the benefit, you don't have to lay around all day, your bone aren't achy. working in the kitchen keeps you alert and aware of things going on around you. you get to eat good, you know. make sure the food is hot and warm. that's the rice right there. gourmet. professional, i cooked it. that the patties there. i cooked those, too. they're going to want seconds of those, i guarantee you that. >> although abdallah takes pride in his work, he may be overestimating its appeal. >> the food sucks. >> i can't wait to get pizza when i get out of here. >> it's all disgusting county food. >> there is an alternative to the complimentary meals served up in the kitchen. every thursday is canteen day. >> like christmas to them. honey buns, chips. i guess they don't get enough of that on their trays or whatnot. for them to get that, they're happy. everybody excited when it comes in. >> in addition to snacks, inmates can purchase canteen items such as toiletries, cloth