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Day 105 Magic

You know it’s Friday when Nelly puts Magic on the radio. This is not an ad. Such a busy morning i’m worried about our bread supply so get here sooner rather than later today! Also I think I made a coffee with too much excitement earlier because I seem to have twisted my wrist…FUN!

Salads of the day:

Mexican bean with squash

Ginger + cumin rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Soup: Carrot + ginger

Day 104 Fresh as

Walked to work in the pouring rain this morning and somehow i’m in a good mood, I love this feeling. The sweetcorn relish in todays special was made in house and we picked the sweetcorn ourselves DOES IT GET ANY FRESHER THAN THAT?!

Salads of the day:

Harissa spiced aubergine + white bean

Miso + shallot rice

Roast vegetable pasta

Soup: Tomato · spinach + mushroom

Sandwich of the day: Pastrami beef, French brie, sweetcorn relish + tomato

Day 103 Experiences

I have a couple vouchers booked and now I have to postpone them all…woe is me. The weather has finally turned, now instead of complaining about the heat the British public will complain about the cold. Never happy are we? well, I am…for now.

Salads of the day:

Lentil + cauliflower with ginger + tomato

Turkish spiced sweetcorn rice

Roast pepper + tomato pasta

Soup of the day: Sweetcorn · ginger + potato

Day 102 Positivity

It’s gonna be a great day, no reason it’s just a feeling. My drinks fridge is currently being operated on and she’s doing very well but this does mean she’ll probably be out of action for lunch! I’m trying to find some motivation to go to the gym which is why i’m staying positive. Wish me luck!

Salads of the day:

Mild chickpea Madras

Ginger + turmeric rice

Cauliflower pesto pasta

Soup: Roast pepper · tomato + oregano

Sandwich of the day: Oriental BBQ Pork Belly · crunchy slaw + BBQ mayo

Day 101 A new start

Last week was a shit show! I’m now well rested and ready for a new week. I will be nicer to my customers because apparently I have an attitude problem… I mean honestly me? it’s well known i’m lovely and my customer service skills are 10/10. Come and test me if you don’t believe me!

Salads of the day:

Red Thai curry with aduki beans

Crispy shallot + edamame rice

Mushroom + tomato pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced chickpea + tomato

Sandwich of the day: Herb Roasted ham, Manchego cheese, onion relish + tomato

Day 100 Now I sleep

Tired is not the word, drained is closer. I’m surrounded by food but all I can think about is my bed. Please be gentle today i’m feeling rough! However my dinner party was a great success. It makes me want to start a supper club BUT considering how i feel today…it’s a no from me.

Salads of the day:

Harissa spiced sweet potato + kidney beans

Lightly spiced sweetcorn rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Day 99 Party time

I'm playing host tonight the gyal dem syga are coming for dinner (there are 6 of us). I can’t wait I love being the host and I obviously throw an amazing dinner party you’d all be welcome but… corona and that. Oh well more food for me! Soz! xoxo

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced split pea with lemongrass

Miso rice

Courgette tomato + basil pasta

Bulgar heat + lentil salad

Soup: Spinach · cumin + potato

Sandwich of the day: Speck ham, Pecorino romano, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 98 A second to breath!

It seems someone has spread the message about how good our coffee is because i have not left my coffee machines side all morning. As I write this I can hear coffee being made. God forbid I do a hard days work!!!

Salads of the day:

Tuscan Beans

Spinach + herb rice

Roast pepper + almond pesto pasta

Tofu noodle salad

Soup: Gazpacho..

Sandwich of the day: Yet to be announced but evidence shows it’s something with pork belly

Day 97 I hate Tuesday

No Nelly this morning so it’s been a little stressful but we prevail. I hate Tuesday’’s more than Monday I have less energy and the weekend seems so far away! I have a lot of complaining to do today but that’s fine,as many of you will know complaining is my favourite pass time!

Vegetable curry with black eyed beans

‘Peshwari’ rice (coconut, almond + sultana)

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Soup: Gazpacho

Day 96 THE PHONE IS STILL NOT WORKING!

I had a wonderful weekend, very wholesome. My mother and I went vegetable picking, so cute! Our resident Portuguese lady fell down the stairs and can’t move her neck much. She reminds me a little of the robot woman that was on this morning! Sorry Nelly…

Salads of the day:

Black beans + roast aubergine in black bean sauce

Seaweed rice

Roast squash + rosemary pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Chilled Gazpacho -_-

Sandwich of the day: Garlic salame · provola cheese · chilli relish + tomato

Day 95 Friday already? okay

My organisation this morning has amazed me. I’m geared up and ready for lunch… I think. I did have a slight blunder this morning when I shouted the F word in front of a child but other than that it’s been plain sailing at the deli!

Salads of the day:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Sumac + spinach rice

Organic pearl barley with roast vegetable ragu

Soup: Squash · potato + siracha

Day 94 The phone's not working

Today is a bad day. The phone line is down and BT are obviously not being helpful! Ya girl is STRESSED! Nothing a few porn star martinis won’t fix! I’m sorry to my telephone ordering people, you’re going to have to queue today #covidstyle

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced coconut curry with aduki beans

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Roast pepper + oregano pasta

Soup: Leek · cumin + potato

Sandwich of the day: Fennel salame, Pecornio Romano, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 93 Emotional roller coaster

It isn’t even midday and i’m already emotionally drained. The deli dog is poorly and i’m playing mother. I’d like to dedicate this post to all the mothers out there that have to deal with sick children. Our lives are so hard!

Salads of the day:

Chilli on carne

Leek + ginger rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Soup: Tuscan tomato

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