I’m going to go to a car boot sale this weekend. If you live in London and you haven’t scouted out a boot sale you’re missing out. There are some gems anything from an adidas jumper from the nineties to a jug in the shape of a mallard wearing a top hat. Such a magical place.
Salads:
Paprika peppers + white beans
Roast squash rice
Pea + spinach pasta
Oriental style crab stick salad
Soup: Cumin roasted carrot
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Pecorino cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I would say good morning but it isn’t. I woke up half an hour late and i’m so sleepy I can feel my eyes trembling trying to stay open. Be gentle, if you see me shaking it’s because I have consumed too much caffeine in an attempt to stay standing.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Roast squash pasta
Roast veg panzanella
Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato
My plan yesterday was to have an early night. You might assume i’m going to say I went out on the lash… no. I stayed up doing general knowledge quizzes with my household. I need to remind myself that i’m not an old man.
Salads:
Aubergine madras with black eyed peas
Indian spiced rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato + mushroom
Porchetta is back! I love porchetta because it’s delicious but also because it provides great entertainment. What do I mean? I get to watch the customers think about how to pronounce this foreign word; the brave ones take a chance, others just call it ‘the special’
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac + preserved lemon rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Wild mushroom potato salad
Soup: Indian spiced tomato
Sandwich: Porchetta (roast pork), Provola cheese, chilli relish, mustard + tomato
On Friday I went out for a civilised dinner on the high street and I had a great time. When I went to unlock my bike a fist fight popped off between about six girls. One was knocked out cold and my friends like the good Samaritans they are helped carry her down the busy high street to a cab. Me? I was gripping on to leftover pizza because… priorities.
Salads:
Thai spiced mung bean + squash
Roast pepper rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta
Oriental veg with tofu
Soup: Leek · Tomato + cumin
And just like that we’re back at work. The deli is in full swing and people are gathering again. Contrary to what people might think I like my job and I enjoy most of you so i’m happy to be back. Plus my diet on holiday was disgraceful I need the deli as much as y’all do.
Salads:
5 spice aduki bean
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Sausage + potato mix up
Soup: Tuscan tomato + red pepper
Sandwich: Milano salami, Fontina cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
During lockdown many people started to watch Tik Toks. One category that pops up a lot is ‘places to eat in London’. My brother saw a hot pot restaurant in Piccadilly Circus and we ate there last night. Haidilao. It was amazing. There were tears of joy and pain from the spice (be warned).
Salads:
Borlotti bean + chickpea with roast peppers
Kimchi rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Roast squash · ginger + potato
I dragged myself to the gym yesterday and all was going well until I accidentally inputted 20 km/hr on the treadmill. My life flashed before my eyes and I started to smack any button trying to slow it down. I had to press the emergency stop because i’m not Mo Farah. That’s one way to get your heart rate up.
Salads:
Med veg lentil
Sumac + chive rice
Parma ham ragu pasta
Soup: Indian spiced veg + tomato
Sandwich: Chorizo, Ermesenda cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
It feels unnatural to wake up in darkness. I don’t mind winter but it is so hard to get out the house before dawn and face the wind and the rain. It seems many of you put the deli’s reopening in your calendars because it was much busier than I thought it would be yesterday. You really did miss us.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + split peas
Olive + mushroom rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Meat + potato
Soup: Spiced red lentil
Don’t worry darlings we have returnuthed from le voyage. That will make you think that we went abroad, we didn’t. We needed a break it’s good spend time apart to create a healthy relationship. I missed you.
Salads:
Rainbow pepper + pinto beans
Spinach + herb rice
Mushroom + tomato pasta
Teriyaki tofu noodles
Soup: Lightly spiced sweet potato
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, brie, chilli relish + tomato
It is !2:15pm as I am writing this to say today hasn’t gone according to plan is an understatement.
Salads:
Split peas + paprika peppers
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Leek · dill + tomato pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Aubergine · sweet potato + ginger
I was shattered yesterday it was non stop, I may have come across dazed and confused and I was. I still don’t know what we’ll get up to on our break however I have planned to get my nails done. After this weekend I want to have claws to suit my beast like personality.
Salads:
Tuscan white beans
Sweetcorn + ginger rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Mild vegetable madras
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Greek pecorino, Spicy peach relish + tomato
On days like these i’m glad I picked an indoor profession. What is my profession? Making coffee and bossing people about? Well tomorrow I have to assume a more professional persona as I am interviewing someone to maybe join the deli team. Let’s see how that goes…
Salads:
Curried chickpeas
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Parma ham + pea pasta
Potato · paneer + veg curry
Soup: Roast pepper · tomato + oregano
One week to go people! It’s only 2 weeks but I know some of you will struggle. Here’s some tips: Cook your pasta al dente, Boil your broccoli for 3- 4 mins and remember there’s more to life than salt and pepper. I know it’s hard but you can do this.
Salads:
Five spice veg + aduki beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Fregola with courgette + basil
Soup: Carrot· cumin + potato
My back aches. I think it’s because i’m constantly carrying the business (ooooOOOooo burn). Great banter. Anyway… This is your friendly reminder that there is one week left until our 2 week break. I think this will be good for us, distance makes the heart grow fonder.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac rice
Prawn + tomato pasta
Rice noodles with stir fried veggies
Soup: Courgette · spinach + rosemary
Sandwich: Chorizo, Iberico cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
I planned to go out last night but I ended up watching SAS who dares win. Tonight I will go to the gym and see if I can emulate the carnage they put the troops through. I might even shout at myself like some kind of corporal. Inspiring stuff.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry with sweet potato
Wakame seaweed rice
Roast pepper pasta
Cous cous salad
Soup: Leek · dill + potato
Sandwich: Milano salame, fontina cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
How is it already September? Before I know it i’ll be 30. That’s not a bad thing, i’ve always said I don’t mind aging because people will take me more seriously. My opinions are profound but they’re not seen as such because of my age. Just to drive it home, I am amazing.
Salads:
Paprika roasted pepper + pinto beans
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower pesto pasta (no nuts)
Curried lentils
Soup: Gazpacho
Good morning sunshine! Literally! I probably won’t get to enjoy it because I have a long list of tasks to complete today plus my pale skin doesn’t bode well in 30 degree heat HOWEVER I will take advantage of a warm evening so I will picnic in the park for din dins.
Salads:
Mild Indian coconut curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Mushroom pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Romano salame, Manchego cheese, chilli relish + tomato
You know when you run a marathon (I never have this is just an assumption) and you find the strength inside you to put through the last mile to the finish? That’s what work feels like at the moment. We’re taking a two week break starting September 18th and it’s full speed until then.
Salads:
Aubergine + black bean with black eyed beans
Rainbow rice
Med veg ragu pasta
Crispy chicken skin salad
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Sandwich: Sausage, swiss cheese, onion relish, tomato, mustard + mayo
Honey, I am up to my neck in bacon sandwiches! The smell in the deli would make a vegan cry. I love an organised production line it’s a natural adrenaline boost I just have to hope I can keep the stamina because it’s gonna be a 15 hour shift today!
Salads:
Med veg with lentil
Carrot ã dill + lemon rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Prawn potato salad
Soup: Tuscan tomato