north st. deli

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Day 209 Windy city

I’ve had a busier morning than I anticipated! One of my favourite interactions this morning was with a young boy who trotted up to the counter looked me dead in the eyes and said ‘i’d like a baguette, not a sandwich, not toast, not butter, I just want a baguette.’ He knew exactly what he wanted, no messing around, straight to the point. Respect.

Salads:

Thai spiced aduki beans

Edamame + crispy shallots rice

Pearl barley with a chicken ragu

Soup: Roast cauliflower + potato

Day 208 Keep it going

Good day my little pumpkin streusels!! I had a really good day yesterday, thank you all for being so cooperative and high spirited (other than you person who shall not be named for legal reasons). Today we have some durian candy on the counter (google it) it’s providing some great comedy.

Salads:

Mexican beans

Cumin + spinach rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced sweet potato

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Mozzarella, Pesto + tomato

Day 207 Gather round

What a wonderful day! The deli has been so busy this morning, not going to lie, it was reminiscent of pre-covid life…I know people will bitch about our crowds either way so…eat it.

Salads:

Split pea with turmeric + ginger

Soft Indian spiced rice

Smokey aubergine pasta

Soup: Velvet Mushroom + tomato

Day 206 I'm ready for my close up

On Friday night I got a letter posted through the deli door, one of our younger customers has drawn a picture of me. It’s fun to see the way people perceive me through the medium of art. You can come and see the drawing for yourself as it is now on the feature wall behind me. I didn’t realise I give of Wednesday Adam vibes…

Salads:

Paprika white bean

Lemon · rosemary + tomato rice

Courgette · basil + tomato pasta

Soup: Cumin roasted chickpea

Sandwich: Chorizo, smoked mozzarella, jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 205 New and not improved

Other than the junkies at the station, Camden was a ghost town. I haven’t been to Camden since its gentrification and its just weird. Everything is picture perfect, there’s no grunge, edginess or flavor. Its all bubble waffles and halloumi fries! However there was music playing really loudly in the covered market so I did have a dance break, I assume they now have CCTV so to the security working the night shift…you’re welcome.

Salads:

Sriracha + ginger chickpea + pumpkin

Miso rice

Sausage + ham fregola

Soup: Smokey Bean + tomato

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Day 204 Hype man

I’ve been getting a little bored of the routine lately so tonight me and Moose are going to walk to Camden Town to get some grub. Currently i’m falling asleep at my desk and the weather is miserable so i’m gonna need to get hyped up.

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Carrot + ginger rice

Squash + rosemary pasta

Soup: Indian spiced vegetables + potato

Sandwich: Buffalo mozzarella, Fennel salame, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 202 going, going and sold

SO! I’m in a foul mood (no surprise there) I wanted to bid for something on Ebay and I couldn’t get to my phone in time because I had a customer on shop floor who wanted me to explain every dish to them just for them to opt for a sausage roll. Great. Amazing. Happy to help.

Salads:

Paprika roasted squash + white bean

Spinach + herb rice

Vegetable rgau pasta

Soup: 5 Spice aubergine + sweet potato

Sandwich: Pulled lemon chicken, Provola cheese, Chilli jam, Mayo + Tomato

Day 201 Docile

Let the new week commence! It was an absolute orgy in London this weekend, everyone was out and about! I mainly stayed indoors, I’m not a fan of big crowds covid or no covid. Overall the morning has been quiet so I still feel a little sleepy!

Salads:

Back bean + aubergine in black bean sauce

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Bean · tomato + med herbs

Day 200 Child's Play

Plan for the weekend: Walk, Rugby, Caribbean takeaway. However today i’m in pain. I slept badly on my neck last night and now when I turn my head i look like Chuckie from Child’s Play. Anyway, like always, I’m in a very sarcastic mood. Sorry not sorry…

Salads:

Sweet potato Coconut curry

Miso rice

Courgette · tomato + basil pasta

Korean spiced beef noodles

Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Sandwich: Spicy salame, French brie, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 199 I've got questions

I ask a lot of questions. It can sometimes annoy people but I do it to gain knowledge. There is so much to know and learn so I don’t waste time. My questions can be a little intense but to be fair i’m sure you’ve asked your Alexa some pretty questionable things and she doesn’t judge you so don’t judge me!

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Cumin roasted carrot rice

Pumpkin · tomato + oregano pasta

Soup: Tomato · courgette + rosemary

Day 198 I gotta get thur dis

I’m hanging on by a thread people! I’ve been trying iced coffee all morning and now my brain is BUZZING! I don’t know why I didn’t go for the spit method (might be something to do with COVID). It’s like i’m here but i’m not present so please excuse my drugged up tendencies!

Salads:

Paprika roasted peppers + white bean

Sumac rice

Sausage ragu fregola pasta

Soup: Indian spiced lentils + tomato

Sandwich: Cooked ham, Pecorino cheese, Branston pickle + tomato

Day 197 A new hope

So we now have a road map to guide us to a lockdown free life. Great. Let’s carry on with the metaphors then. How many planned roadworks will there be and have the correct diversion routes all ready been set up or will they just wing it? Have they anticipated the heavy traffic on the main roads that will cause a build up of emissions and have they considered the angry divers that will then take the law into their own hands and choose a different route? Most importantly was this road map made by the most suitable and qualified person for the job or was it set out by someones mate?

Salads:

Veggie lentil curry

Paprika pepper rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Parsnip · apple + potato

Day 196 Cool as a cucumber

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

Day 195 Morning routine

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

Day 194 Weirdo

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

Day 193 Start again

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

Day 192 Try Harder

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

Day 191 Happy new year

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

Day 190 Zen Gen

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