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Day 92 Only got a minute

Defiantly back to business. I don’t even have time to make you laugh with a little story about my day so far!

Salads of the day:

Chickpeas + cauliflower with harissa

Turmeric rice

Courgette · tomato + basil rice

Sandwich of the day: Milano salami, Stilton cheese. Spicy peach relish + tomato

Soup: Mild vegetable madras

Day 91 we're all in this together!

I know it should be day 90 but I like round numbers so i’m skipping a day. I went on a lovely trek to Sydenham yesterday I didn’t realise how beautiful Dulwich is. I wouldn’t want to live there though the hills are a joke! I also watched the classic movie High School Musical it has the best COVID anthem ‘we’re all in this together’. Do I remember the choreography? yes. yes I do.

Salads of the day:

White bean with paprika roasted courgette

Spinach + herb rice

Leek · black olive + tomato pasta

Soup: Carrot · ginger + tomato

Day 89 Move it Move it

Okay, that’s it! No more dinners out! Actually I have something booked for Monday…BUT THEN NO MORE! At least i’m contributing to our economy. A very busy Friday today, we’re on track to sell out of bread PRONTO. So shake your tail feather and get down here!!

Salads of the day:

Thai coconut chickpea curry

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · garlic + chilli pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced lentil + vegetables

Sandwich of the day: Mortadella Ham, Provola Cheese, Chilli jam + tomato

Day 88 Winter is coming

I love winter but I forget how hard it is to wake up in the morning to darkness. That sounds depressing, I mean literally it’s dark outside. My bed is more inviting than ever! But Alas! I made it to work this morning on time…for now!

Salads of the day:

Split pea curry with turmeric

Sumac + ginger rice

Roast artichoke · tomato + smoked garlic pasta

Soup: Spiced chickpea + tomato

Day 87 That wasn't too bad

I made it through the first day! Now just 4 months to go until the next break! So happy to be back! We’re a little quieter in the morning which is, dare I say, relaxing. I have decided to learn ANOTHER language, any guesses? Arabic.

Salads of the day:

Mexican beans

Cumin roasted carrot + spinach rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Sandwich of the day: Speck ham, Camembert cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Soup: Lightly spiced Sweet potato + spinach

Day 86 Hello, I'm back

Socially distanced hugs and kisses to you all, i'm back. You can now buy a decently priced coffee again. Yay for you. I had a detox from work and by that I mean I used my kitchen twice in 2 weeks. Eat out to help out did not help my bank account!

Salads of the day:

Med veg + brown lentils

Rainbow rice

Leek · dill + roast pepper pasta

Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Sandwich of the day: Roast beef, Manchego cheese, Onion relish, pickles + tomato

Day 85 Bye!!!

And like that, it’s the last day!! I’m so happy and i’m ready to relax (a bit). We have already been quite busy today so make it sooner rather than later for lunch today so that you can have your last hit of deli before the 2 week close! See you September 1st!!

Salads of the day:

Lightly spiced chickpea + sweet potato

Cumin + spinach rice

Roast pepper · tomato + basil pasta

Soup: Gazpa NO! It’s CHILLED PEA + CHIVE

Sandwich of the day: Sausage, bacon, Brie, chilli relish, tomato + rocket

Day 84 Is that a breeze I feel?

It’s been a peaceful morning so much so that I found the time to watch Friends dubbed in Italian which is molto strano. One more day to go can’t get too excited I know full well that God is planning to ruin my good mood somehow! #Praisehim

Salads of the day:

Lentils with roast peppers + paprika

Sweetcorn + ginger rice

Cauliflower + pistachio pesto pasta

Soup: Roast pep.. no just kidding it’s Gazpacho

Day 83 Not long now

I’ve been weather watching during this heatwave waiting to see a change in the weather. According to google it should start raining between 1-2pm! If you need me you’ll find me dancing in the rain!

Salads of the day:

Black eyed beans thai coconut curry

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Roast chicken ragu pasta

Sandwich of the day: Chorizo, Provola Dolce, Green pesto + tomato

Soup: ………Gazpacho

Day 82 Make it stop

I’m hot, bothered and tired. I was out late last night (completely sober) trying to find a breeze but alas there was none. I’m ready for a thunder storm because I spend most my day thinking about turning the hose on in my garden and singing ‘rain on me’ by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. Delirium is my new state of mind.

Salads of the day:

Roast cauliflower + split peas

Organic pearl barley + roast squash

Chickpea with coriander + sweet potato

Soup: You guessed it, Gazpacho

Day 81 When will it end?

Okay it was cute for a minute but the weather needs to cool down now. I’m so anxious that one of my fridges will give up and I do not need that night now! Don’t forget peeps it’s the last week before we go on holiday! The countdown has started..

Salads of the day:

Veggie chickpea curry

Cumin roasted carrot rice

Smokey aubergine pasta

Soup: Chilled Gazpacho

Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham, Pecorino romano, Onion relish + tomato

Day 80 One more week

Just one more week. This year doesn’t feel so dramatic as the years before. If you don’t know, North St. usually closes for 4-5 weeks in August but this year we decided (with everything that’s going on) that it wouldn’t be worth it. So yes we are still closing, but only for 2 weeks. I know for many of you this is still a long time but listen, I need a break from y’all…#loveyou

Salads of the day:

Med veg with green lentils

Herbed rice

Sausage + ham ragu pasta

Roast tofu rice noodle salad

Soup: Chilled Gazpacho

Day 79 Self control

Another day in paradise. You’d think because i stand in front of food all day that I would be snacking all the time but I’ve developed great self control over the years. But there are some days like today where everything is screaming EAT ME. Send Help.

Salads of the day:

Mexican beans

Rainbow rice

Squash + rosemary pasta

Soup: Gazpacho..

Sandwich of the day: Speck ham, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 78 Recovery

Moose is recovering well but he looks like Frankenstein…in other news i’d like to give a shout out to Charlie for not being a Karen this morning and accepting the coffee with cow juice in it (instead of the hipster oat sauce he had requested). and shout out to Sonja…for being there. Is that what you wanted? Happy now? Honestly who asks their local coffee shop for shout out online? Sad.

Salads of the day:

Aubergine + white bean with tomato

Sweetcorn + chilli rice

Roast pepper + spinach pesto pasta

Soup: Chilled Gazpacho

Day 77 Nervous

My child is going under the knife today so i’m a little off kilter. Yes I am a mother to a 25kg Border Collie called Moose, the resemblance is uncanny! He’s going to have a shaved belly which won’t be cute but it’ll be great for the hot weather this week. Dogs basically a puffer jacket in 30 degree heat, can you imagine!!

Salads of the day:

Thai coconut curry with roast squash

Roast pepper rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Sandwich of the day: Fennel salami, Pecorino cheese, Chilli jam + tomato

Day 76 It Happened

I DROPPED! HARD. I was in Battersea park with my dog and i tripped on a tiny fence and I went flying. I WAS MORTIFIED. I also fell on my freshly inked tattoo which just added to the pain. There was no way to style it out because as I fell I squealed. So how was my weekend? Painful.

Salads of the day:

Indian spiced dahl

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Courgette · tomato + basil pasta

Soup: Pea · broccoli + sesame

Day 75 FriYAY

34 degrees??!! It’s hotter than Ibiza WOOHOO! I’m finally learning the language of heritage so my mother has dictated the menu to me Italian… let’s hope I translated correctly. I’m am being tattooed tomorrow, i’m getting I <3 North St. Deli across my chest #bigfan

Salads of the day:

Moroccan spiced chickpea with roast cauliflower

Rice noodles with a light soy dressing

Cauliflower + tomato pasta

Soup: Gazpacho (chilled for your pleasure)

Sandwich of the day: Parma ham, Manchego cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 74 Oh what a beautiful morning

The worse things about hot days is that Mad makes Gazpacho…I hate Gazpacho. It’s a herby tomato juice, however add in a couple shots of Vodka and you have yourself a party! I woke up in a great mood today, probably because I watched my Mum drink a little ‘too much’ yesterday and she was very cheerful!

Salads of the day:

Mild veggie curry with green lentils

Carrot + cumin rice

Fregola with roast pepper + cashew pesto

Soup: Gazpacho…

Day 73 I gotta get through this

I like dining out on hump day. It splits up the week so before you know it it’s Friday! It’s been good vibes this morning which is nice compared to yesterday. I stupidly watched a video about the treatment of the goats at one of the St. Helens farms and it was traumatic. 10/10 don’t recommend that brand!!

Salads of the day:

Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce

Seaweed rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Soup: Spinach · cumin + potato

Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham, peppercorn pecorino, onion relish + tomato

Day 72 Sunrise ravin'

A very zen morning, until Radio 1 decided to play some bangers. I’m now deflated but that is from dancing about the place. My plan is to get high of caffeine if anyone wants to join we’re at 26 North St.

Salads of the day:

Split peas with roast pepper sauce

Rainbow rice

Squash + rosemary pasta

Braised lentils with feta

Baked meaty pasta