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Day 112 It's dark out there

Y’all are lucky I showed up for work, I had to peel myself out of bed this morning and drag myself here! The sun has not yet risen when I awake from slumber so I find myself trying to bargain with my mind as to why I should get out of bed. Does anyone else do this?

Salads of the day:

Moroccan spiced split peas + red lentils

Spinach + herb rice

Roast pepper + almond pesto pasta

Soup: Cauliflower · potato + turmeric

Sandwich of the day: Speck ham, Fontina cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 111 Agony Aunt

I’ve done so much talking (and working) today i’ve shocked myself! For a Monday, everyone is in high spirits and it’s great to see! Many are hungover but nothing a pig sandwich won’t fix! I woke up this morning to a limping dog so…that’s great. Try telling a border collie to relax, it really is like having a toddler I swear #motherhood

Salads of the day:

Black bean · aubergine in black bean sauce

Turmeric rice

Mushroom+ tarragon ragu pasta

Soup: White bean · rosemary + tomato

Day 110 Full fat Friday

As the caramel slices fly out the door I will stand back and cry because I am on…a diet. At Christmas I will reward myself with 2 kilo’’s of customised Quality street (I disgust myself) but until then tears will continue to fall down my face as I stave myself of sweet goodness. #pray4me

Salads of the day:

White bean with paprika roasted peppers

Sweetcorn + ginger rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Cumin roasted veg with split peas

Day 109 Christmas

I joke. I won’t talk about it yet…but I am excited. I’m rushed off my feet today even though it’s a grey day people are in high spirits. EVEN MY MOTHER has been caught singing this morning, but don’t be fooled she still bites!

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced cocnut curry

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Black olive · tomato + leek pasta

Soup: Indian spiced lentils + tomato

Day 108 All alone

Tonight I have the house to myself. Finally…silence, my favourite. It really feels like hump day today. We’re getting a lot of new comers and when I explain how the deli works I sound like a cheerleader because everything is so tasty but it’s not BS you all know we are the place to be! #fangirl

Salads of the day:

Roast pumpkin + lentil mild madras

Harissa + turmeric rice

Courgette · tomato + basil pasta

Soup: Roast pepper + tomato

Sandwich of the day: Roast pork · five spice plum sauce, BBQ mayo + crunchy salad

Day 107 Turn up on a Tuesday

The British public love a drink, the 10pm closure has seemed to turn into a drinking game of how many pints can I get down me before last call. It amazes me that no one in our government thought that this would happen. Sorry to get political.

Salads of the day:

Med veg + split pea

Sun dried tomato + leek rice

Roast chicken ragu pasta

Soup: Velvet mushroom

Day 106 Wholesale

A good morning so far lot’s of caffeine going out the door! Today is another long day because after work we go to the wholesalers and pick up random items! With the traffic at the moment in London the car journey is quite long, no bother though I am great company!

Salads of the day:

Chilli no carne

Spinach + herb rice

Roast squash + rosemary pasta

Soup: Sweet potato + ginger

Sandwich of the day: Garlic salame, Edam cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

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