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Day 252 Munchies

I tried porridge with almond milk yesterday, it’s a no from me. Today I had Oreo cereal. I feel like these cereals are created for stoners. Their bright colours and promising branding lours you in but it’s completely average in taste and actually a little disappointing. Due to the lack of drugs in my system I was disappointed.

Salads:

Mung bean + cauliflower curry

Ginger + turmeric rice

Roast squash ragu pasta

BBQ bacon potato salad

Soup: Sweet potato + roast pepper

Day 251 red in the face

I got sun burn on my nose yesterday so I look like i’m constantly embarrassed which is annoying because I don’t really get embarrassed, other than that time I fell flat on my face in Battersea park in summer (so it was really busy) and I had to get up and say I was fine when in reality I wanted to cry. good times.

Salads:

Smokey aubergine + white bean

Spinach + mint rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: cumin roasted tomato + lentil

Sandwich: Roast beef, blue cheese cream, onion relish + tomato

Day 250 I'll take what I can get

15°c and sunny! Can’t ask for too much more right now. I hope everyone remembered to vote yesterday, let’s be thankful we live in a democratic country where the opinion of the people matter and we’re not ruled over by an overly aggressive government and police force! #blessed

Salads:

Thai coconut curry with split peas

Kimchi rice

Leek · black olive + tomato pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Lightly spiced lentil + tomato

Day 249 Stress free holiday

I, like everyone else, want to go on holiday. This year rather than saying where you want to go, you have to look at the logistics and if it’s worth it, stress wise rather than financially which is counter-intuitive because the whole point of going on holiday is to relax no?

Salads:

Mexican beans

cumin roasted carrot rice

Mushroom + tomato pasta

Potato · spinach + paneer

Sandwich: Fennel salame, Scamorza (smoked mozzarella), Chilli relish + tomato

Day 248 Boom boom pow

My heart keeps on thumping in my chest and no, it’s not what you’re thinking i’m not in love (im in love with myself but that’s just narcissism) but it’s very distracting. Don’t worry Dr. Google said i’m fine and I believe them #21stcenturykid

Salads:

Moroccan chickpeas

Sumac + preserved lemon rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Pea · mint + courgette cous cous

Soup: Aubergine · bean + parsley

Sandwich: Spicy salame, edam cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 247 Blue

I went on a run this weekend…hold for applause. I won’t be running in this weather because I fear that I will slip and break my neck. The bank holiday is over and now i’m blue but at least it’s a 4 day working week and I did a little online shopping this weekend so I have that to look forward to!

Salads:

Brown lentils + med veg

Aubergine + harissa rice

Sundried tomato + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Tuscan tomato · rosemary + courgette

Day 245 Happy birthday

Tomorrow is my birthday, it’s also the deli’s birthday! 18 years of North St. Deli. My uncle changed the birthday of his dog so that I didn’t have to share my day with him but my Mum…nah she opened the deli on my birthday and since then i’ve always been second best! yes i’m bitter.

Salads:

Thai spiced aduki beans + roast peppers

Miso rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Soup: Sweet potato + ginger

Sandwich: Roast lamb, goats cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 244 Guilty

So its raining again. I like the rain but at the moment we ask customers to wait outside for their food and I actually feel guilty when I ask people to wait outside in this weather! I’m quite stone cold in general but asking people to stand in the wet cold outdoors just seems mean…

Salads:

Thai coconut curry with black beans

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Spring green pasta

Korean spiced Roast pork noodles

Soup: Tuscan roast pepper + tomato

Day 243 Am I?

So apparently I have a weird vibe, which I should take as a compliment because ‘you have to have a certain amount of charisma to pull off the weird vibe’ I love our morning chats they fill me with such confidence…I know I can be questionable but I don’t think I have a weird vibe. Your mum has a weird vibe!

Salads:

Chilli non carne

herbed rice

Roast pepper · rosemary + marjoram

Soup: Roast squash + sweet potato

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 242 and a good morning to you

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of the birds…must be nice. This morning I woke up to the sound of an inebriated man swearing. When I left my house he was passed out on the floor surrounded by police…oh what a beautiful morning!

Salads:

Roast pepper · green lentil + aubergine

Sun-dried tomato + olive rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Mild Indian spiced lentil

Day 241 I made a video

Okay people, here goes nothing. I have uploaded the first tutorial on how to make the deli food at home. I will warm you, it’s not safe for work but never the less it’s out there so…enjoy?

Salads:

Roast cauliflower + red lentil dahl

Wakame seaweed rice

Roast chicken ragu pasta

Beetroot · lentil + feta panzanella

Soup: Thai spiced cauliflower + tomato

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Provola cheese, apple + ale chutney + tomato

Day 240 I want claws

With nail salons back open i’m seeing some absolute works of art come through the door and i’m jealous. There I said it. If I had my way i’d have 2 inch claws painted garish colours with little rhinestones, but no. I can’t because i’d slam them in cupboard doors and get them caught in the coffee machine and that’s just painful. So conservative nails will have to do…woe is me.

Salads:

Moroccan spied lentils

Rainbow rice

Fregola with roast squash

Soup: Broccoli · potato + spinach

Sandwich: Chorizo, scamorza (smoked mozzarella), Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 239 Riding solo

I love my own company. Last night I got a pizza from Pizza Pilgrims and sat in front of Queen Lizzie’s house to watch the sun go down while listening to a nurse tell UK column that the vaccines aren’t being scrutinised and monitored in the same format that other vaccines are. It was divine.

Salads:

White bean + roast peppers

Spinach · garlic + rosemary rice

Courgette · tomato + basil pasta

Chicken + bacon potato salad

Soup: Tuscan Tomato

Day 238 simple

I had instant noodles last night, I don’t usually have anything so simple. Masterpieces like beans on toast or a bowl of cereal don’t really make an appearance in our house. I loved it, I had creamy tom yum flavour. I embellished it with crispy tofu and a soft boiled egg that was poached in an oriental braising liquid but still!

Salads:

Thai spiced black eyed beans

Soy + ginger rice

Leek · black olive + tomato pasta

Rice noodles with 5 spice tofu

Soup: Leek · cumin + sweet potato

Sandwich: Spicy salame, Manchego cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 237 Blaze it

Good morning beautiful creatures! Happy 4/20, I hope you’ve all got your supplies in to have the best day. I’ve got my lemon, cheese and gorilla glue ready! If you have no idea what i’m on about then good for you, you’re not juvenile and somewhat pathetic!

Salads:

Roast squash + mung bean

Indian aromatic rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Vegetable ragu with polenta croutons

Soup: sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Day 236 Something to do

People actually had plans this weekend meaning today the deli has been filled with tales of the weekend. it has been BANTER CENTRAL! Which also means I haven’t had anytime to write the menu and that’s why is very late today, soz. much love xxx

Salads:

Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce

Miso rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Chickpea · ginger + lemongrass

Sandwich: Fennel salame, pecorino cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 235 Jesus take the wheel

I’m not a huge fan of the general public. They’re quite overwhelming and I get stressed out and i’ll tell you for why. People are so touchy, I say some pretty outlandish things and when I do I expect a mixed response but when i’m having a casual conversation and someone gets pressed (for lack of a better word) for no reason I just want to throw my tongs in the air and go home. Rant over.

Salads:

Split peas + med veg

Spinach + herb rice

Parma ham ragu pasta

Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato

Day 234 Foxes

So we have 2 foxes that live in our garden and last night was like a live episode of Attenborough. The male fox defended the vixen when an outsider fox tried to join the party, twas reverting! It’s now an obsession I make sure they are in their nest nearly every morning and… I’ve named them. Send help.

Salads

Tuscan beans

Artichoke + sun dried tomato rice

Roast squash + rosemary pasta

teriyaki tofu noodles

Soup: Smokey aubergine + tomato

Sandwich: Coronation chicken

Day 233 Sunny afternoon

Tonight I am going to Brixton Village to take advantage of the 50% off food! It’s been so relaxed this morning in deli I’ve had some great debates about gender and misogyny it’s just been good vibes all round!

Salads:

Thai spiced lentils

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Mushroom + tomato pasta

Mild paneer curry

Soup: Indian spiced sweet potato + lentil

Day 232 Key worker

Though my neighbours think i’m a reckless 20 year old, I was not out there with the rest of them (because I had to work late). It’s been great to nurse the hungover back to life I really feel like an essential worker!

Salads:

Green lentils with turmeric + tomato

Kimchi rice

Chicken + chorizo pasta

Super green cous cous

Soup: Spinach · cumin + potato

Sandwich: Cooked ham, Scamorza, Branston pickle + tomato