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Day 293 Forza Italia

What a night! My voice is a bit croaky today, sorry ‘bout it. You know when you have random thoughts before you go to sleep? Well last night I was disturbed by this…Why do Americans not pronounce the H in Herbs?

Salads:

Smokey aubergine + black eyed beans

Leek + sundried tomato rice

Chicken + mushroom Pearl barley

Baked pasta

Soup: Mild cauliflower madras

Day 292 Pain in the tooth

I had a piece of cake for breakfast this morning (because I like to live life to the fullest) and now my tooth hurts. One of the categories of my daddy issues is the dentist. It’s an irrational fear that he stupidly nurtured into me.

Salads:

Curried cauliflower dahl

Rainbow rice

Roast vegetable pasta

Korean spiced pork noodles

Soup: Tuscan tomato with courgette + rosemary

Sandwich: Speck ham, smoked mozzarella, chilli relish + tomato

Day 291 Go home

I hope England don’t win. There, I said it. Considering the reaction to winning a quarter final, I don’t want to know what comes next. It’s coming home? Mate, go home to your wife and kids and get some sleep, it’s football ffs.

Salads:

Med veg + split peas

Red pepper rice

Broccoli pesto pasta

Soup: Carrot · chickpea · ginger + chilli

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Brie, Onion relish + tomato

Day 290 Fake it

I find it hard to be professional, so i’m not. However I have one customer where I have no choice but to be, otherwise they will get offended but my blunt tones and sour face. However that’s when i’m at my happiest. As soon as I have to smack on a smile I become empty inside!

Salads:

Curried lentils + veggies

Ginger + turmeric rice

Moroccan spiced cous cous

Pasta salad

Day 289 Happy family

That’s the third time this week i’ve woken up late for work! Hope I don’t get fired…can you imagine, a life without me? Mother is driving me up the wall and i’m getting under her skin so it’s great vibes at the deli!

Salads:

Thai spiced mung bean + roast squash

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Courgette · Tomato + basil pasta

Teriyaki tofu noodles

Day 288 Stressed yet happy

I had a great night but that was yesterday and I can’t bask in happiness because we have crowds to feed. Crowds I assume will be hungover based on the scenes I saw on the way home. Enjoy it while it lasts…Italy is going to win!

Salads:

Mexican beans

Sumac + mint rice

Vegetable ragu pasta

Fattoush (middle eastern bread salad

Soup: Cumin roasted tomato + chickpea

Day 287 Round 2

England v Germany once again. I am dining alone tonight because i’m a little sick of everyone. My plan is to try and avoid any spoilers and then watch the game on catch up while I have a 3 course meal! I will keep my eyes on the ground to avoid seeing anyone one rejoicing or crying.

Salads:

Chickpea with cumin roasted beetroot

Lightly spiced sweetcorn rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Sandwich: Milano salame, Camembert cheese, Onion relish + tomato

Day 286 Like a Zombie

I was a zombie yesterday. It was a different kind of hangover, it was a work hangover. I didn’t get off to the best start this morning because I woke up half an hour later than I should have. It’s just another manic Monday.

Salads:

Sambal veggies + aduki beans

Cumin roasted carrot rice

Roast squash ragu pasta

Soup: Roast pepper + lentil

Day 285 14 hours of bliss

Rise and grind baby! It might be a Friday for you but it’s a 14 hour shift day for me! Can I get a HUUUYAHH?! I must say, there is no better way to start the morning than to make 40 positively stupendous sandwiches all before 9am! Hyper Micky incoming

Salads:

Paprika peppers + brown lentils

Sumac rice

Sausage + pea pasta

Soup: Potato + watercress

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Manchego cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 284 Early bird catches f*ck all

I woke up earlier than usual this morning so I had more time in my day and I seem to have lost it somewhere. I’m writing this from my windowless basement but my weather app tells me it’s sunny, you know what that means… It’s gonna be a busy day!

Salads:

Ginger + turmeric curry + black eyed bean

Indian spiced rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Panzanella

Day 283 Big up Mumzie

I woke up 40 minutes late this morning. It’s all been a bit of a blur, but i’m here and that’s all that matters right? I’m covered in cuts and bruises and my body aches all over so i’m a little sensitive today. I made Panzanella yesterday (tutorial incoming) and I don’t know why but i’m always shocked how good my mums food is… #foreverhernumber1fan

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Spinach + herb rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Chicken + pecorino crumb salad

Soup: Broccoli · spinach + tomato

Sandwich: Speck ham, Torta de Barros, Chilli jam + Tomato

Day 282 Obituary

I’m spent. Translation….I’m tired. We now have a new drinks fridge and that makes me very happy (it’s the small things in life) so hopefully I won’t have to go through that ordeal for another 15 years! It was emotional seeing the other fridge go, we’ve been through so much it was hard to say goodbye. RIP OG drinks fridge i will miss you.

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Preserved lemon + spinach rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Toasted bulgur wheat green salad

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Cheddar cheese, Branston pickle + tomato

Day 281 High tea

Yesterday me and some of my favourite people had afternoon tea at The Rosebery. It was one of the most well behaved outings i’ve had recently and i’m glad for it. Today we should be getting our new drinks fridge but then again it was suppose to be delivered on Thursday so lets see…

Salads:

Five spice veg + black bean in black bean sauce

Sweet chilli + sweetcorn rice

Broccoli + spinach pesto pasta

Warm potato with smoked mackerel

Soup: Mild madras

Day 280 Drink responsibly

Why were there so many men wearing kilts in Soho last night? Not sure but shout out to the guy who brought his bagpipes out with him…vibes. Went out for cocktails after dinner, we were sat at our table told not to socialise with anyone that wasn’t in our group and we couldn’t get up unless going to the toilet. cool.

Salads:

Med veg + split pea curry

Sumac rice

Pearl barley with roast squash ragu

Pasta bake

Soup: Roast pepper · tomato + rosemary

Day 279 Relax

I watched the Italy vs Switzerland game and ate Chinese food. It was a great night, the first time in ages I had nothing to do!

Salads:

Roast squash + lentil coconut curry

Ginger + turmeric rice

Courgette · basil + tomato pasta

Soup: Roast squash · ginger + sweet potato

Sandwich: Pulled pork, swiss cheese, spicy peach relish + crunchy slaw

Day 278 No drugs just vibes

How needs cocaine when you have the deli eh? I love the vibes in the deli (most of the time) I get such an adrenaline rush from smacking my coffee machine, throwing shade at the customers and making sandwiches. Stress and chaos is my happy place!

Salads:

Tuscan bean

Leek + spinach rice

Rainbow veg pasta

Panzanella

Soup: It’s still Gazpacho

Sandwich: Roast beef, Smoked mozzarella, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 277 I'm in a hurry

Morning world! Yesterday was so busy! I think it’s because everyone was boozing on the weekend so they wanted that North St. lift on a Monday. I think today might be worse!

Salads:

Thai spiced aduki beans + red pepper

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Rice noodles with tofu

Day 276 Up and down

I got a light does of heat stoke yesterday but I didn’t get burnt and my coffee machine is back in full swing but my drinks fridge is broken. Pros and cons people, life can’t be perfect! Also I heard whispers on the street that ‘it’s coming home’…

Salads:

Chilli garlic lentils with aubergine

Ginger + Turmeric Rice

Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta

Chickpea · potato + panner baise

Soup: Gazpacho

Day 275 She's dying

So my fridge is not enjoying the sun, she’s old you see. 18 years to be exact (which is old in fridge years). She’s had face lifts, tucks and trims but I think it’s time to put her down. This also means at some point next week I won’t have a drinks fridge!

Salads:

Kidney beans + roast pepper medley

Spinach + herb rice

Smokey aubergine + courgette pasta

Soup: Gazpacho

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

Day 274 Get a grip

I’m still standing even with a mere 5 hour nap under my belt. Ah, to be in your 20’s! Here’s a little rant…Coronavirus has been in our lives for a long while now. Some business’ adapted and are making it through and others still use the pandemic as an excuse for their sh*tty service and disorganisation, honestly… get it together.

Salads:

Coconut yellow curry with black beans + aubergine

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Baked veggie pasta

Roast veggie fregola