I went into a robot like state for yesterday’s rush. I either knuckle down and get the job done or everything and everyone will distract me. My face might have looked angry but I assure you I had a great time. Summer living has got me in a daze, these late nights are becoming a habit.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + split peas
Ginger + lemon rice
Black olive, leek + tomato pasta
Fresh Bulgur wheat salad
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Cooked ham, bacon, Provola cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I need new shoes. I’m walking with a slight bop at the moment and I don’t want anyone to think I’m imitating onscreen gangsters. My feet have gone through so much in the past week and they’re starting to give up on me. Flip the script my mind’s telling me yes but my body’s telling me no.
Salads:
Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce
Pickled ginger + miso rice
Mushroom + chorizo pasta
Jackfruit egg noodle salad
Soup: Gazpacho
Yesterday I stayed in. Amazing homecooked middle-eastern inspired dinner and Stranger Things. I woke up this morning happy as Ainsley Harriet. Today will be a little different. Dinner in Herne Hill then a spot of basketball. Should be a great night.
Salads:
Indian spiced lentils
Aromatic rice
Roast squash + tomato pasta
Cheesed potato salad
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
What a weekend. My back hurts, my knees are on the brink of dislocating but god it was a great weekend. It’s looking to be another toasty week but I intend to take it easy. Then again, things never go according to plan do they?
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Lemon + herb rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Thai coconut curried lentils
Soup: Roast squash, rosemary + potato
Sandwich: Parma ham, Manchego cheese, chilli relish + tomato
It should be a great weekend. Next week is set to go back to average temperatures so I intend to pack as many activities as possible into the next 72 hours. I’m currently in a docile state as I’ve had minimal sleep but I will turn the A/C on in the deli and smash this heated Friday.
Salads:
Rainbow lentil
Sweet chilli · garlic + lemon rice
Broccoli · cashew + rocket pesto pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Napoli salami, Ermesenda cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I didn’t even bring a jumper to work today, this is the weather I live for and I plan to take full advantage. Basketball after dark yesterday, picnic tonight, picnic and a rave tomorrow. I am gonna spend every ounce of energy I have in my body.
Salads:
Black eyed bean + roast squash
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Chorizo ragu pasta
Fattoush styled salad
Soup: Gazpacho
So many familiar faces came through the door yesterday, it was such a wholesome scene. Stepping into the deli is like being in someone’s living room. Some sit in the corner and pout about the lack of ‘professionalism’ while others get into the village vibe.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Spinach + herb rice
Smokey aubergine pasta
Miso noodle salad
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Roast lamb, Pecorino pepe, Red onion, spicy peach relish + tomato
Today is the busiest catering day we’ve ever endured but there is something more important in my life than sandwiches today. My Turkish queen is coming back to ends all the way from Australia. I have not seen her in the flesh for 4 YEARS. I can’t even.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Sumac rice
Pea, spinach + cashew pesto pasta
Surimi potato salad
Soup: Gazpacho
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