Another day, another slay. Mother is on great form this morning. I think it’s because we had a very relaxing weekend! I went out for a walk with the dog yesterday and it was heaving on the streets. Every coffee shop had a queue and some people were just wearing t-shirts. Do you smell that? summer is near…
Salads:
Beetroot Goulash
Leek + dill rice
Roast vegetable pasta
Soup: Lentil · spinach + tomato
Sandwich: Roast beef, Blue cheese cream, jalapeno relish + tomato
Hopefully by the end of this month I will wake up to daylight. My morning consists of 5 alarms the penultimate one is at 6:00am and the final one is at 6:03am then I sit up super fast like a body rising from a grave. I smack my face a couple times and then look at my dog in the eyes and we stare at each other for a while, it’s a truly magical moment.
Salads:
Thai spiced aduki beans
Miso dressed noodles
Roast pepper + rosemary pasta
Soup: Indian spiced chickpea + sweet potato
I had an eventful morning. A man has just come in wearing nothing but a dressing gown, sunglasses and headphones. He was holding a large book about the history of Everton Football team and he wanted to know how to get to Highgate (specifically by bus). He was crazy, he must have been on drugs because honestly…who supports Everton?
Salads:
Med veg + lentils
Rainbow rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Pearl barley + roast squash
Soup: Tuscan Tomato
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Provola cheese, Onion relish + tomato
So about last night. ‘Shall I compare thee to a pig?’. I, like everyone else, let myself go at Christmas. Only problem is I still haven’t got a hold on things. I ate dinner for a family of 4 yesterday and yes it was worth it but now I need to give it a rest. So enjoy your caramel slices and brownies and think of me.
Salads:
Veggie curry
Indian spiced rice
Mushroom · french beans + tomato pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced lentils
Today is Shove Tuesday but in this Godless world we call it pancake day (bit intense soz) So what kind of pancakes are you going to try? American? French? Japanese? The choice is endless. With the lack of things to do right now I do not want to see a pathetic crepe with lemon and sugar. Think outside the box people!
Salads:
Roast cauliflower with turmeric + split peas
Spinach + cumin rice
Roast squash + oregano pasta
Soup: Spiced aubergine + potato
Sandwich: Parma ham, Cheddar cheese, chilli relish + tomato
While many celebrated Valentines Day, I celebrated the year of the Ox! We had food from Dumplings and Boas (I recommend). I don’t know why, but in our household we’ve always celebrated Chinese new year. We use to have dim sum at this place in Chinatown but it got closed down a couple years ago because it turns out their health and hygiene was appalling…but the food was amazing…
Salads:
Chickpea + paprika squash
Sundried tomato + olive rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + lemongrass
Today is a new day and i’m ready for the Friday storm. I was a little abrasive yesterday so i’m going to try a calmer approach and see where that gets me. I must conserve my energy for the numerous parties I will be attending this weekend.
Salads:
Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce
Miso rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup: Cumin roasted potato + spinach
Sandwich: Chorizo, Cretan Graviera (sheeps milk cheese), Spicy peach relish + tomato
What a strange morning. Every so often a situation will happen in the deli and then when it’s done I step back and realise that i’ve matured! I’m very opinionated but i’ve learnt from standing behind the counter that sometimes you just need to let a person have their moment and not say anything. I rarely do this and it should be noted that if I say nothing it means I have no hope for you. All T all shade
Salads:
Green lentils with basil + zucchini
Harissa rice
Rustic vegetable ragu pasta
Soup: Spiced chickpea
I woke up 30 minutes late this morning and like with everything, I blame my mother. She put the heating on and it was so cosy my body didn’t arise from it’s restful slumber! It’s really hard owning a business but a food business is even harder because people are constantly giving you food to try. Sounds great until your BMI is sky high…
Salads:
Mexican beans
Turmeric + ginger rice
Bacon + leek pasta
Pearl barley with roast tomato + rosemary
Soup: Broccoli + potato
Sandwich: Parma ham, Camembert cheese + honey
This morning I woke up in a burrito like state. I put on a hundred layers and braced the cold. I’m not religious but I found myself praying to any God that would listen in the hope that I won’t slip and fall…and i didn’t. So thank you to whatever God that looked over me this morning. You’re the best!
Salads:
Mild madras with black eyed beans + winter veg
Cumin, coriander seeds and mustard seed rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato
I could talk about the sub zero temperatures outside but I can only be grateful for it because remember the hotter our winters get the less time we have before the icebergs melt. But on a lighter note my brothers birthday went to plan! I’m actually a little shocked because i’ve never made a scavenger hunt before, it went so well i’m considering a new career path…
Salads:
Smokey pumpkin + kidney beans
Sumac rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced parsnip + potato
Sandwich: Milano salame, Comte cheese, chilli relish + tomato
Gurl. TGIF and all that but it’s going to be a long day! Friday’s are usually our busiest day and then we’re working late tonight. fun, fun, fun. Tomorrow the scavenger hunt will commence and i’m ready i’ve been planing this for weeks! I’m also making a tower of Krispy Kreme so if the hunt fails there’s always that.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Chicken ragu fregola
Soup: Med veg · lentil + tomato
So i’ve made a scavenger hunt for my brothers birthday and i’ve been testing my clues out of the customers. I think I might have made them too difficult. I’m not the most intelligent being around (I couldn’t even spell intelligent) but this might be more of a challenge then I anticipated!
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Sou: Indian spiced red lentil
Sandwich: Bacon, Blue cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I am HYPED! Catering all morning means I am on an absolute high! (this is why the menu is late) I would say something funny and/or insightful but I’m a little behind schedule so…
Salads:
Rainbow peppers
Korean rice
Roast squash + rosemary pasta
Soup: tomato · basil + peppers
It’s another wet miserable day. I’m still going to take the deli dog out for a big trek after work though, come rain or shine! Yesterday a customer very bravely brought us in some of their attempts at vegan cooking. I will not post my review online because no matter how it tasted it was a lovely thought! I just hope Mad put her loving socks on today…
Salads:
Turmeric + ginger roasted cauliflower with chickpeas
Coconut + spinach rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced carrot + ginger
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Swiss cheese, onion relish, Mustard, mayo and tomato
Here’s what I ate yesterday: A lava bun from Kaphian (highly recommend), Patisserie goods from WA Japanese bakery (get the sesame cheesecake), the vegetarian bundle from Taco Bell (Fun food but obviously there’s better Mexican food out there) and to finish Creme cookies in Soho (at £4 each I don’t think it’s worth it but it was a nice treat). Did I have a good weekend? YES.
Salads:
Paprika white beans
Sweetcorn rice
Leek · black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: 5 spice Squash
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Iberico cheese, Onion relish, tomato
I went to the supermarket at 10pm last night and the vibe was weird. I’m in this superstore that had no one in it apart from the employees restocking the shelves, I had this overwhelming feeling come over me...I just wanted to dance, there was just so much room! Highly recommend a late night shop!
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Bacon + mushroom pasta
Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato
11 degrees today, it’s gonna a hot one! January is such a long month, I just want it to be February already! I made truffle risotto yesterday needless to say it was delicious. Does anyone else do a little dance when they taste good food? I really think I should start cooking for a living.
Salads:
Roast squash + black bean in black bean sauce
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast tomato + chard pasta
Soup: Parsnip · apple + potato
Sandwich: Parma ham · Brie, spicy peach relish + tomato
So yesterday I was making some fritters and my frying oil went mental. I was shot multiple times with little pellets, It was a mess! This being said I still persevered and the fritter was tasty, I can’t say it was worth the pain but it provided my mother with entertainment for the evening.
Salads:
Autumn root veggie curry
Rainbow rice
Pasta fagoli
Soup: Lightly spiced lentil + tomato
I’ve always made stupid videos of my cooking with the intention for being entertaining but also informative. While many people are trying to eat less I’m always looking to eat more, so i’m thinking of putting together a channel to channel my energy into…get it #greatbanter
Salads:
Mild veggie curry
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Tomato + oregano pasta
Soup: Bean · tomato + rosemary
Sandwich: Spicy salame, Iberico cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato