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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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