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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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