So I woke up at 11am yesterday and dragged myself out the house for a leisurely walk with my dog. Headphones in, sun shining, my boy trotting away, bliss. Then some ugly old hag started calling me a cunt and wishing death on my dog because he was off lead. She should take note from Moose and mind her damn business.
Salads:
Yellow Chickpea curry
Lemongrass · ginger + lime leaf rice
Leek · tomato + black olive pasta
Sausage · white bean + potato salad
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, Fontina cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
June is going to be a very social month for me. Technically I’m always social, I have to be. I probably talk to over 100 people a day. I’ll admit that sometimes I wish I was a quiet person and I have tried many time to be so, but I just can’t keep my mouth shut.
Salads:
Roast pepper + white bean
Leek + dill rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Red lentil, ginger + tomato
Growing up in London puts you in this weird bubble. So many cultures and traditions living within close proximity to one another. Teaching one another about different ways to life. I think it’s benefited me greatly because i’m open to different opinions and flavour sensations. You may view the deli as ‘a lot’ but to me it’s normality. Get into it.
Salads:
Coconut curry with mung beans
Ginger + turmeric rice
Mushroom + tomato pasta
Soup: Cumin roasted tomato + potato
Sandwich: Chorizo, smoked mozzarella, onion relish + tomato
We were exhausted yesterday but we knew that the people needed their spicy goats and quiches, so we marched on. It was painful. The delirium was real, I can’t say I remember much about yesterday. Everyone was asking us questions and we had to summon every inch of consciousness we had left to provide answers.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Lemon + chive rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Bulgur wheat salad
Soup: Indian spiced veg
Yes, my weekend was incredible. However I crossed borders in the early hours today and the counter crew have been at the deli since 4am. We have not slept but we are ready to serve…perhaps not with a smile. Just know deep down somewhere inside, we’re happy to be here.
Salads:
Black beans + aubergine in black bean sauce
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast vegetable Pasta
Cheesed salad
Soup: Chickpea, cauliflower + tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Manchego cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I don’t think my phone is listening in on my conversations and it obviously can’t read my mind however, the algorithms are against me. Why am I being shown so many videos about hellish airport experiences?! My nerves are sky high. If I seem distant today it’s because i’m coming up with a game plan for my return flight being delayed. Come rain or shine you will have the deli on Tuesday.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + chickpea
Tofu + soya rice
Roast squash pasta
Chicken pasta bake
Soup: Borlotti bean + tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Fontina cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
I’m going to fly for the first time in 3 and a half years this weekend. We’re busy enough at work that my mind is occupied with other things but TikTok and Instagram keep showing me clips of heavily delayed flights and i’m getting nervous. As a pessimist, my brain is telling me to bring a sleeping bag so I can nap comfortably in the airport.
Salads:
Med veg lentil
Lemon + chilli rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Teriyaki noodle salad
Soup: Cauliflower · potato + turmeric
It’s a three day working week and i’m so anxious. Me and my stupid self have packed so much work into these three days I could cry, I could actually cry right now at my desk but Fergie told me a long time ago ‘big girls don’t cry’ so I won’t. Can’t wait t see if I pull it off!
Salads:
Paprika beetroot + bean
Spinach + herb rice
Mushroom + spinach pasta
Paneer + lentil concoction
Soup: White bean, spinach, chilli + garlic
Sandwich: Roast lamb, minted yogurt, chilli relish, bombay mix, red onion + tomato
While most of you will be going to the pub, gigs or maybe a house party, I have convinced my friends to join me on a sensory experience. Immersive ASMR (don’t know? google it). They’re gonna feel chills and tingles like they’ve never felt before, we’ll feel them together. Then we shall eat kebab.
Salads:
Mung bean curry
Peshwari rice (almonds, coconut + sultana)
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Salad du jour
Soup: Tuscan tomato + red pepper
Sandwich: Spicy salami, Pecorino pepe, chilli relish + tomato
I’m writing this before the deli opens because we are going to be grinding today. On top of everything else there are multiple catering jobs going out today and I have to provide a sample for a future catering job. It might not seem like it when you walk in but the deli is always at 100mph. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut curry + roast squash
Edamame + crispy shallot
Mushroom ragu pasta
Chorizo + potato braise
Soup: Leek · dill + potato
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Fontina cheese, onion relish + tomato
How do you sign off an email? I think it says a lot about a person. Personally, I switch mine up depending on my mood but what I really struggle with is the long conversations. We’re 10 emails deep and i’m still saying ‘kind regards’? But then is it rude or unprofessional to just put my name?
Salads:
Moroccan Chickpeas
Minted rice
Courgette · tomato + basil pasta
BBQ jackfruit noodles
Soup: Roast squash · tomato + rosemary
Okay, okay, we have a different vibe today. The people of the land are on better form and seem happier. I’m taking each day as it comes. If I look to the future, even two months ahead, I am overwhelmed with the amount of work afoot. So here’s to today.
Salads:
5 spice lentils
Seaweed rice
Sausage + ham pasta
L’insalata del giorno
Soup: Bean · rosemary + tomato
Sandwich: Pancetta, Smoked mozzarella, spicy peach relish + tomato
I had a great weekend and I woke up in a relatively good mood. I came to work and there’s been a slight negative air. This makes me contemplate my customer service style. I know I can be mean but after evaluating, I think it’s just my environment. On a daily basis I have to take in the general publics emotion…and it tends to be negative.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + lemon rice
Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta
Med veg braise with feta
Soup: Cumin roasted sweet potato + ginger
I started the day uninspired but it was very busy so I kept my head down and had a light chat about S&M while I made a multitude of coffees. Then a customer came in and we reminisced about our favourite child TV shows. Now I’m feeling ready to take on a drizzly rush.
Salads:
Med veg + split peas
Sumac + lemon rice
Courgette · pea + basil pasta
Gratin
Soup: Thai spiced bean + tomato
Sandwich: Mortadella, Mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
I’m a little delirious today, probably because of my lack of slumber. Hopefully I can centre my mind in the next 30 mins because some of our custom does not take kindly to a counterhand that buffers while computing the salad components that has been requested. Wish me luck!
Salads:
Roast pepper + bean stew
Leek + dill rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Cheesed salad
Soup: Indian spiced red lentil
I called it. Yesterday consisted of a lot of trials and tribulations. Big one being at around 2:30pm, the fuse board blew and the shop went dead. I switched the fuse back on to find it had fried my grill! Have you ever called a catering equipment company and ordered a 30kg sandwich grill like it was medication in an ER drama? I have.
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut chickpea curry
Ginger + tofu rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Surimi rice noodle salad
Soup: Sweet potato + cumin roasted tomato
Sandwich: Cooked ham, smoked mozzarella, spicy peach relish + tomato
I have a bad feeling about today. I woke up late, the bread hasn’t arrived and therefore i’m working in delay which is not the best way to start what is most probably going to be a busy day. Put on your sunscreen and get the paddling pool out because it’s gonna be a scorcher!
Salads:
Curried lentils
Coconut + lemon rice
Aubergine, garlic + tomato pasta
Panoush (fusion salad)
Soup: Tuscan tomato
We participated in an escape room yesterday. I wish I could sit here and brag that we completed it with time to spare…but that would be a lie. We tripped at the final hurdle and now i’m left with an incomplete feeling. How did this best us, this is not over.
Salads:
Tuscan bean
Roast red pepper rice
Leek, dill + black olive pasta
Tuna + potato salad
Soup: Carrot + ginger
Sandwich: Spicy salame, La torta, jalapeno relish + tomato
I saw a whole salmon at the wholesalers and made an impulse purchase. A friend was kind enough to let me throw it on their BBQ and I made a beautiful dinner for a Thursday evening. Paired with panzanella + herbed baby roasties. I’m still on a high from the munch
Salads:
Mexican beans
Spinach + herb rice
Chicken + rosemary pasta
Potato + mushroom salad with ricotta salata
Soup: Roast pepper + tomato
You know when you ‘eat’ a star in mario kart and you zoom through the course and demolish anything in your way? That’s how I felt during yesterday’s rush. Oh boy what a rush it was. When I sat down for lunch I deflated like a football that’s been stabbed by your next door neighbour because they’re tired of you kicking the ball over their fence.
Salads:
Braised lentils + cauliflower
Rainbow rice
Roast squash + rosemary pasta
Paneer curry
Soup: Tomato · fennel + courgette
Sandwich: Pancetta, Provola cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato