‘How are you?’ Tired and I want to go home. Exercise sucks, my body is worn out and I could fall asleep on the shop floor. Please don’t wake me! So excited to have some Korean food tonight, it’s the only thing that’s getting me through the day!
Salads of the day:
Thai spiced black eyed beans with Roast cauliflower
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast chicken ragu pasta
Soup: Red lentil + tomato
Another overcast day but the public are in good spirits. Moose (the deli dog) is on his way to recovery and I am very excited about the prospects of going out for dinner tomorrow. I’m feeling very relaxed this week but I still don’t know what to do for the summer break…hard knock life
Salads of the day:
Green lentils with rainbow peppers
Bejewelled rice (fruit + nut)
Cauliflower · spinach + tomato pesto pasta
Soup: Potato · cauliflower + turmeric
Sandwich of the day: Roast beef · provola cheese · pickles · jalapeno relish + tomato
My dog is under the weather so i get to play nurse...Fun. I popped open a can of ‘san pelly’ at 7am this morning because my body was crying out for sugar so if i’m subdued at lunch it’s because my sugar rush has run out! Or it’s because my morning was filled with coffee and conversation..
Salads of the day:
Coconut and sweet potato chickpea curry
Miso rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced white bean + tomato
Finally a good movie! The Truman Show is a great concept, well executed. Perfect weather for a bit of carpentry this weekend. I really want to have a BBQ but as a VeGetaRian it just isn’t the same.
Salads of the day:
Turkish spiced aubergine + white beans
Seaweed rice
Pea · mint + broccoli pasta
Soup: Indian spiced lentils
Sandwich of the day: Spicy chorizo · pecorino cheese · chilli jam + tomato
I will conduct a test. Instead of casually drinking wine I will do shots and see if I can trick my body into getting drunker faster. So what are you doing this weekend?
Salads of the day:
Veggie curry with many beans
Turmeric + ginger rice
Courgette + tomato Pasta
Soup of the day: Cumin · spinach + tomato
We have a whole new audience now thanks to corona, and of course they love us! I have food coming out my ear! it’s go, go, go at the deli!!
Salads of the day:
Split pea + med veg
Spinach and herb rice
Squash + rosemary pasta
Soup of the day: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato
Does anyone else have the desire to sing Natasha Bedingfield’s ‘Unwritten’ when it’s raining? It’s going to to a long day today and I ready! Catering is getting back on it’s feet and we are on fire! Make sure you bring your umbrella in case there’s a queue!
Salads of the day:
Mexican beans
Squash + rosemary rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup of the day: Leek + tomato
Today had been quieter than others. The pro of this is that me and Nelly can have a dance sesh! It sparks an idea, turn the deli into a bar at night. Campari, scotch on the rocks…that would be nice. Who’s in?
Salads of the day:
Roast squash · lentils + rosemary
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Smokey aubergine pasta
Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham · chilli pecorino · onion relish + tomato
Soup of the day: Harissa spiced Chickpea + tomato
I watched The Green Mile this weekend, not what I expected and it went on 30 mins too long in my opinion. This week it’s go, go, go. I will be getting into work for 6am everyday (lucky i’m a morning person). I’m really craving a lockdown! Just kidding!
Salads of the day:
Thai spiced aduki beans
Spiced red pepper rice
Courgette · asparagus and basil pasta
To me there is still nothing to do. With restaurants booked up and museums closed I have no choice but to spend my weekends in the park. And I love it! Me and my dog chilling (not killing). It’s great this weekend I think I will trek to the far land known as Wimbolden!
Salads of the day:
Chickpea + aubergine with ginger
Mango + chilli rice
Roast veggie ragu pasta
Soup of the day: Lightly spiced carrot + lime leaves
Pubs are set to open this weekend, it’s gonna be carnage! The British public loves a drink and some people can become disorderly to put it nicely. My heart goes out to bar staff around the country who are going to attempt to keep law and order in establishments that provide Dutch courage! I’m glad I sell caffeine…
Salads of the day:
Chiili non carne
Herbed rice
Roast chicken + tarragon pasta
Sandwich of the day: Fennel salami · Manchego cheese · Spicy peach relish + tomato
So i’m attempting to exercise everyday for the next 30 days. This includes a bit of running…how do people do this. I just wanna give a shout out to everyone that runs, you make it look easy. I feel like someone has punched all my muscles. However I still don’t understand why people spit when they run. That’s nasty!
Salads of the day:
Pepperonata with white beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Broccoli · chilli · garlic + tomato pasta
Soup of the day: Cumin roasted sweet potato + tomato
My family usually books all holidays last minute, that’s just how we do it. I’ve tried booking in advance but I just get nervous because I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, you know like tomorrow the whole world could be shut down because of a infectious virus!! Call me crazy…
Salads of the day:
Paprika roasted pepper with aduki beans and lentils
Ginger + harissa rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham · provola cheese · chilli jam + tomato
Such high spirits this morning people settling into the joys of small things. The news keeps speculating chances of another wave. It reminds me of being at the swimming pool when the tannoy would sound because the wave machine was about to start! Anyone else? no?
Salads of the day:
Mild chickpea curry
Tofu rice
Ham + mushroom ragu pasta
Soup of the day: Bean + aubergine
What a political year eh? Pride has been cancelled and prejudice is headline news. I know it bores a lot of people to hear minorities complain about the injustice they face in their day to day lives…. how annoying it must be to be privileged.
Salads of the day:
Med veg + lentils
Turkish spiced sweetcorn rice
Smokey aubergine pasta
Soup of the day: Gazpacho
Can’t please them all, some love this weather some hate it. I’ll save you the time. yes I know ‘it’s hot out there’ and ‘yes it’s nice the sun is out again’. I’m glad I work indoors there’s no A/C at lunch because we have to keep the door open (thanks covid) but at least the shop is shaded!!
Salads of the day:
Five spice black eyed beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Soup of the day: Gazpacho
It’s not for me. I got desperate and ordered a pair of trainers online…they are the ugliest crepes i have ever purchased. They were too big uncomfortable and just an all round no. How did I get it so wrong. So today i’m rocking converse and I can’t wait for the foot ache at the end of the day from wearing shoes with ZERO structure. Yay.
Salads of the day:
Mexican beans
Harissa rice
Roast pepper fregola pasta
Panzanella
Sandwich of the day: Chorizo · Iberico cheese · sun-dried tomato + fresh tomato
Many people are buying puppies. When my dog was a puppy it was hell but i persevered and now I have the best dog in the world (biased). However if you’re struggling, don’t worry. I know a guy that can whip you pup into shape. I mean… your dog will never be better than mine but decent.
Salads of the day:
Roast cauliflower · paprika with lentils and chickpeas
Herbed rice
Cauliflower pesto pasta (contains cashews)
Soup of the day: Gazpacho
Sandwich of the day: Fennel salami · Manchego cheese · onion relish + tomato
Did I spend my entire weekend watching shameless? yes. Am I proud? yes? I sat in the park last night and watched the longest day of the year’s sunset. Life is good. Who’s ready for a heatwave? Might even shave the dog!
Salads of the day:
Thai spiced split peas with sweet potato
Peshwari rice (Almond coconut + currants)
Chicken + chorizo pasta
Soup of the day: Tuscan Tomato
Morning everyone, I hope the week has treated you well. There’s now more of a choice of things to do this weekend. You could grab a book, maybe an umbrella and stand in a queue for an hour to buy some clothing. Sounds fun.
Salads of the day:
Mild chickpea curry
Rice noodle salad
Leek · olive + tomato pasta
Soup: Leek · dill + tomato