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Day 126 Monday Funday

Yes i’m in a good mood, i’m walking on sunshine. I went farming yesterday and on Saturday I went to Brindisa for some Tapas. Verdict? Loved it. 10/10 recommend. You can find Tapas all over London now, but Brindisa has stood the test of time and after trying it myself (instead of listening to a customers review) I know why.

Salads of the day:

Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce

Seaweed + tofu rice

Roast pepper · cashew + rocket pesto

Paneer curry

Soup: Cauliflower · ginger + potato

Day 125 Following the rules

What a s**t show 2020 has turned out to be. I didn’t expect it to be better than any other year but this is so bad you just got to laugh! I didn’t think that when asking my mates if they wanted to go out for dinner that they would question whether we should because of government guidelines. Imagine as a teenager, ‘hey wanna get drunk this weekend?’ ‘we can’t we’re under 18!’ Never happened.

Salads of the day:

Paprika spiced cauliflower + beans

Roast tofu rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Polenta veggie bake

Soup: Red lentil · ginger + lemongrass

Sandwich of the day: Spicy salame, Brie, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 124 For the love of drugs

I’m not on drugs, the dog is. He’s in the cone of shame but he’s doing fine. However he’s only allowed minimal exercise so if anyone wants to go for a walk in the evening let me know, don’t worry I have a leash I can use no whips, I can use a chain if that’s what you prefer…this got weird fast. Anyway..

Salads of the day:

Veggie curry with black eyed beans

Harissa rice

Squash + sage ragu pasta

Thai style coconut + surimi curry

Soup: Squash + rosemary

Day 123 Let it rain

No complaining, yes I know it’s raining. I’m a little blue today because Moose (deli dog) is in hospital. However in happier news I had the best Indian food i’ve had in my life yesterday. It’s a bit of a trek but Saravanaa bhavan serves up some stunning food!!

Salads of the day:

Chickpea + mushroom

Spinach + sundried tomato rice

Roast pepper + cashew pesto pasta

Lentil · feta + tomato salad

Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Sandwich of the day: Fennel salame, provola cheese, Chilli jam + tomato

Day 122 House of living art

As you know, the deli is inspirational and provides inspiration. My favourite Hungarian came in this morning, made love to her porridge and then presented me with a proposition to do a little exhibition in the back room. Art, food, culture is there nothing the deli can’t do?

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced split pea + squash

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Chicken + bacon pearl barley

Soup: Lightly spiced velvet aubergine

Day 121 Loving a Monday

OMG i’m so quirky I love a Monday, Look at me…What’s wrong with Monday’s? I’m pretty sure i’ve had this rant before but ‘it’s Monday’ is not a reason to have the face of a smacked arse. Treat it like ‘new week new me’ and be happy, because it’s probably all down hill from here. #happymonday?

Salads of the day:

Med veg + kidney beans

Miso + carrot rice

Courgette · tomato + rosemary

Soup: Carrot · ginger + red lentil

Sandwich of the day: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 120 Friday Killing

North St. is the place to be on a Friday. To be fair the service is the best. Last night was amazing(I hate myself for loving it) It’s a distant memory now though. My Mother is lucky I don’t suffer from hangovers, don’t worry y’all i’m on my A game!!

Salads of the day:

Turkish spiced aubergine + chickpea

Sun dried tomato + rosemary rice

Roast pepper · basil + tomato pasta

Organic pearl barley with a mushroom ragu

Soup: Lightly spiced autumn veg

Day 119 They love us

What’s the best time to come to the deli? I don’t know anymore! There’s always someone in the shop, i’ve come away from my desk 4 TIMES just to write this menu. It’s nice to be loved! Speaking of being loved shout out to Maddy (ex employee) who’s taking me for dinner tonight…review incoming.

Salads of the day:

Curried parsnips + lentils

Sumac rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Soup: Velvet mushroom

Sandwich of the day: Chorizo, pecorino cheese, sun-dried tomato + fresh tomato

Day 118 Growing up

As I write this i’m struggling to see because I just looked at something super bright…my future. I joke, but I did hurt my eyes. I feel like i’m growing up because I want to do more adulty things like make an investment however I know nothing of this world of stocks and shares and they use weird words. Maybe they do this so that people like me stay away. Well i’m going in!

Salads of the day:

Rainbow peppers + white bean

Harissa rice

Pumpkin + rosemary pasta

Veggie chow mein noodles

Soup: Cumin · spinach + tomato

Day 117 Long day

Tuesday’s always feels the longest to me. Luckily I have some very entertaining customers which makes it much easier but…I also have some customers that are sent by the devil to test my patience. You know who you are, don’t think I don’t know your game…i’m watching you loathingly xoxo

Salads of the day:

Red lentil + beetroot goulash

Spinach + herb rice

Sausage + chorizo pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced parsnip + potato

Sandwich of the day: Cooked ham, bacon, camembert cheese, cranberry relish

Day 116 Missed me?

Day 115 flew by I had no time to tell you all the wonders of my day or the salads and I am sorry. You might not believe this, but sometimes I have to work hard!! Anyway, a happy Monday to you all I hope your weekends were what you wanted them to be. Mine was confrontational, perfection…

Salads of the day

Black bean + pumpkin coconut curry

Crispy shallot + edamame rice

Vegetable ragu pasta

Soup: Mild vegetable madras

Sandwich of the day: Cumberland sausage, Cheddar cheese, Branston pickle + tomato

Day 114 I got the power

I’m quite a personality, some love me some hate me. However if you express your hatred for me to my face you then run the risk of never again having a £1.50 flat white in central London. So ask yourself is it truly worth it? I don’t think it’s worth it personally but i’m biased!

Salads of the day:

Chilli no carne

Rosemary · garlic + tomato rice

Courgette · tomato + oregano pasta

Risotto styled pearl barley with sausage ragu

Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + potato

Sandwich of the day: Garlic Salami, Manchego cheese, Onion relish + tomato

Day 113 I went to the gin I mean gym

I had the worst headache yesterday but embarrassingly I think I was the cause. Bits awks. So anyway, i’m better now. I went to the gym yesterday which I was very proud of, my standards for being proud of myself are very low but I find this makes me very confident and I feel like i’m a high achiever…in life! So try it for yourself!

Salads of the day:

Thai spiced aduki beans + Cauliflower

Seaweed rice

Chicken + chorizo pasta

Teriyaki tofu noodles

Soup: Sweet potato · chickpea with a hint of lime

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