I was given a chess set yesterday as a belated birthday present. I want to learn because it seems to be the intelligent mans sport and I am smarter than most men. Not a joke, just a fact. Other than completely forgetting about a customers order I’m on top form today!
Salads:
Cumin roasted aubergine + black eyed beans
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Spinach + broccoli pesto pasta
Chorizo + potato hash
Soup: Squash, rosemary + potato
The morning always escapes me. I’m such an easily distracted beast if you come in and start talking to me I will invest myself in the conversation until i’m angrily interrupted by Mother hurling abuse at me and my talkative nature. I love an interesting conversation you know this but I lack the time.
Salads:
Moroccan lentils
Sumac + lemon rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Cauliflower, potato + turmeric
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Pecorino cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I’ve spent my morning googling salami. There’s such a vast range out there! I treated myself to a Whole Foods this weekend and oh my gosh she is expensive. I thought my week would be stress free but as the Monday ticks on the orders are rolling in…send help.
Salads:
Thai chickpea coconut curry
Miso + ginger rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Teriyaki noodle salad
Soup: Red pepper, lentil + sweet potato
I’m looking forward to a more relaxed weekend. Walks in the park, xbox and hopefully a few gym sessions. I will not be temped by the pub or brunch. I’m saying this to manifest it into reality a little bit like in Peter Pan when he chants ‘I do believe in fairies, I do, I do’ to bring Tinkerbell back to life.
Salads:
Braised lentils + courgette
Lemon ginger rice
Sun-dried tomato · pistachio + pumpkin seed pesto pasta
Chorizo crumbed salad
Soup: Pea + potato
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
How do people stay motivated, at the gym specifically. I’m in a committed relationship with my work, I love it, I’ll manage ‘till the sun goes down on a summer evening but go to the gym? No, haven’t got the time or energy , why is that? Even the thought of being able to break a watermelon open with my thighs won’t inspire me enough to go.
Salads:
Black beans in black bean sauce with roasted aubergine
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Leek · dill + potato
Sandwich: Roast beef, Dill mayo, Celeriac slaw + chilli relish
I had a hankering for a bit of Minecraft yesterday. There’s something therapeutic about a self built world that’s perfectly cubed. Unfortunately my sheep dog was on high alert because of the barn yard animal noises. I decided to stop when a creeper came along and blew me to bits. What a way to be smacked back into reality.
Salads:
Split pea curry
Peshwari rice (almond, coconut + sultana)
Sausage ragu pasta
Paneer curry
Soup: Mushroom · potato + citrus
There’s nothing like being out at 2am on a Monday morning with the sound mind that it is a bank holiday and you have no responsibilities. I had a great weekend. Drinks, full english, reggae and gaming for as long as I want. It was needed as this month might just be the most stressful month of my life.
Salads:
Roast pepper + white bean
Rosemary +lemon rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Chicken crumbed spring salad
Soup: Roast pepper · borlotti bean + tomato
Sandwich: Cooked ham, Asiago cheese, Branston pickle + tomato
Bank holiday weekend once again. I’ll disappoint you now and say we won’t be open on Monday. It’s my birthday on Sunday, Mother thought it would be great banter to have a child on labour day (insert laugh here). Older and wiser by the time I get to 40 years I will be the fountain of all knowledge.
Salads:
Ginger + turmeric lentils
Roast squash + chive rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Cheesed potato salad
Soup: Roast pepper + tomato
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Smoked mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
As you will probably guess this is a high energy job. After the blinds go down we decompress kind of like when a bus lets out a big gush of air at the bus stop. Oh boy, yesterday’s decompression was like a blade in a car tyre. Today we’re recovering.
Salads:
Chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce
Sumac rice
Cauliflower + cashew nut pesto pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Pastrami, cheddar, dill mayo, mustard + pickled kraut (served on swiss brown bread)
So yesterday ended up being a 13.5 hour day but I had a great time. And Today the menu is being posted now in a rush so you get it.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Spinach + herb rice
Puttanesca styled pasta (tuna)
BBQ jackfruit noodles
Soup: Roast aubergine + sweet potato
So, we’re contemplating adding a new member to the gang. In a normal job you state the roles and responsibilities to your prospective employee and decide if they’ll be a good fit but it’s hard to explain the deli. From customers to staff it’s hard to comprehend.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Red pepper rice
Chicken + tarragon ragu pasta
Sausage + mushroom salad
Soup: Sweet potato, ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Chorizo, fontina cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
What a fantastic start to the week. I’ve laughed so hard from the entertaining stories the customers have brought in from the weekend. I hope today carries on like this because it’s a 14 hour day for us. And tomorrow as well.
Salads:
Yellow curry, roast quash + brown lentils
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Smokey aubergine pasta
Coconut curry with crispy tofu
Soup: Cauliflower + tomato madras
A disorganised morning to say the least but I think I have a handle on things now. My birthday is in a mere 2 weeks and I have nothing planned. It seems I might have to arrange something myself. Why should I stress myself to entertain others on the day of my birth?
Salads:
Thai spiced curry with mung beans
Cumin roasted carrot rice
Beef, pork + chicken ragu pasta
Mad salad
Soup: Carrot + ginger with korean chilli flakes
There was such a beautiful community feel in the deli this morning. People were chatting and laughing, other was shouting at me…the ambience was excellent. I’m putting this down to the 4 day working week. It’s so European to take time to enjoy your morning coffee, shame we left the EU…
Salads:
Ginger + turmeric cauliflower with split peas
Soft indian spiced rice
Leek · black olive + tomato pasta
Fattoush
Sandwich: Parma ham, La torta (Mascarpone + gorgonzola), Spicy peach relish + tomato
Happy 4/20. I’m waking up a little happier at the moment because the sun is rising before me. I had a customer ask me ‘what is paprika?’ and instead of just answering I stared at them for a moment to compute the question. Is paprika a foreign ingredient? I see as a staple product.
Salads:
Tuscan beans
Lemon + rosemary rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Roast squash · potato + paprika
You’ll be delighted to know, we’re back. I had a great long weekend, thank you for asking. I ate so much. I was like a machine. I would like to go on some kind of detox just for a little bit of discipline but i’m sure you can tell just from my behaviour behind the counter, self discipline is something I lack.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac + chive rice
Broccoli · pea · chilli + garlic pasta
Beetroot + orange salad
Soup: Bean · tomato + rosemary
Sandwich: Fennel salame, provola cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
4 day weekend. I feel so sorry for anyone that has to work mainly because everyone around them will be cheering on the weekend which would just make you more miserable. I have to remember today is not a Friday but my god, the vibes are great.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Lemon · sweet chilli + garlic rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
Potato + tings
Soup: Indian spiced lentils
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Provola cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
Due to a social life I haven’t been to the gym in a week. Yesterday I dragged myself to what turned out to be a workout from hell. I could have cried in the corner. Obviously to the outside world I looked normal (relatively) but inside I was whimpering asking ‘why am I even here?’ Then I went home and had quiche.
Salads:
Coconut chickpea curry
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast pepper + cashew pesto pasta
BBQ jackfruit noodle salad
Soup: Leek · dill + tomato
So the chick in the window looks like it was born in a nuclear plant. It’s become a toxic chick but I love it. I’ve been super hyped today because i’ve made a super cheesy sandwich special. I fought for this sandwich. Mother isn’t a fan of gluttony but I am.
Salads:
Mung bean curry
Roast vegetable rice
Pork + beef ragu pasta
Surimi salad
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Italian cooked ham, mozzarella, spicy peach relish, BBQ mayo + tomato
I decided to get artsy this morning you’ll see the result in the window when you come in. I was watched by many as I frantically coloured in a chick for an Easter instalment. Hopefully the critics will like it and only mock me slightly…
Salads:
Paprika peppers + white bean
Spinach + herb rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Lentil + paneer
Soup: Broccoli + tomato