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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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