I’ve learnt to be mindful of people’s sensitives. If I feel they can’t handle my opinions I stay quiet. However the silence was so loud yesterday I still managed to offend. I’m coming to terms with the fact that I can never get it right and the general public are tiring.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Spicy coconut curry
Soup: Leek, potato + cumin
Brace yourselves, winter is coming. That, and the deli will be closed for three weeks. Is it strange that I feel guilt? I know when I write the sign in the window I’m going to have to look people in the eyes and apologise that we’re taking a break. We need to recharge.
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut + mung bean curry
Lemongrass + lime leaf rice
Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta
Teriyaki tofu noodles
Soup: Roast vegetable + coconut
Sandwich: Cooked ham, Stilton cheese, chilli relish + tomato
I have big plans this weekend. Sitting, Eating, Gaming. I have no desire to do anything that requires brain power. I’ve just remembered my take away ‘fast’ has ended, what i’ve learnt from this experience is that I am capable of wizardry in the kitchen…I’m just lazy, aren’t we all?
Salads:
Split peas + cauliflower
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Sundried tomato + almond pesto pasta
Multi-bean salad
Soup: Red lentil + tomato
Sometimes I decide to be nice and pay people random compliments to make them smile. This is rare for me because in my long, young life I’ve found that it doesn’t matter how generous or kind you are to people they’ll still behave like a petty little bitch for the most nonsensical altercations.
Salads:
Cauliflower chickpea curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Indian spiced veg
Sandwich: Milano salami, Asiago cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
Usually I’m stressed as hell on a Wednesday without my partner in crime. But today i’ve been bouncing off the walls. I’m now so pumped i’m due to crash any moment and will probably end up crying. Either that or Mother will slap me on the ass like a donkey to help me carry on. #teamwork
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Courgette, tomato + basil pasta
Tuna potato salad
Soup: White bean, tomato + rosemary
Where do I start? My weekend was great I was on such a high however work has hit me like a ton of bricks and i’m off cloud 9. One of the first customers of the day must have been sent by the devil, I resisted temptation to hand him his ass. He should be grateful I had such a good time at carnival.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Cumin + garlic rice
Roast squash ragu pasta
Roast veg + ricotta salata salad
Soup: Mild madras
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, brie, apple relish + tomato
Sometimes I look at my dog and I think how weird it is that I have this animal in my life. Not specifically my dog just all animals. Like, he knows me, my routines and he’s by my side, it’s so crazy when you think about it.
Salads:
Tahini dressed chickpea salad
Lemon + garlic rice
Vegetable ragu pasta
Panzanella-esc salad
Soup: Leek, dill + potato
It’s been one of those mornings where i’ve just stared at sandwiches. Not in a kinky way, we’ve just had to make a lot of them and i’ve barely looked at people. The weather has turned and to all the people that complained about the heat, I hope you get caught in the rain.
Salads:
Roast pepper + white bean
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Rice noodle salad with crabstick
Soup: It’s not Gazpacho
Sandwich: Speck ham, Fontina cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
It’s Mad’s (Mother) birthday. She’s asked that I get her nothing but vibes. Today we blazed opera and musicals out the speakers in the shop and she’s been smiling. It might come as a surprise when I say how much I respect her because it sure doesn’t seem that way but I really think that bitch is incredible. Legend.
Salads:
Black bean + aubergine
Tofu + soya rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Mac + cheese
Soup: Lightly spiced squash + sweet potato
I had a really nerdy upbringing. This wasn’t intentional it’s just that Mother doesn’t care about trends or what the ‘cool kids’ are doing. So to me, building Airfix on a Friday night was just what we did. I had friends and I wasn’t bullied because if you called me ‘neeky’ I’d still punch you in the throat.
Salads:
Mung bean madras
Ginger + turmeric rice
Chicken + chorizo pasta
Cracked wheat salad
Soup: Roast pepper, tomato + rosemary
Sandwich: Porchetta, Jalapeno relish, tomato + mustard
I had a very chilled weekend but I got stuff done. Still need to book a holiday though. It’s Mother’s birthday this week and she’s requested I get her nothing. My Mother isn’t like the rest, she really means it, she’s not your ‘typical woman’ where she says one thing and means another. She’s blunt.
Salads:
Thai spiced black eyed peas
Lemongrass + ginger rice
Leek · black olive + tomato pasta
Korean spiced jackfruit + egg noodles
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Why do men hold such opinions on steak. It doesn’t make you more or less of a ‘man’. Plus I can cook steak better than any of you (probably) so does that make me THE man. As suspected low standards so the male species. Cook meat well and you’re superior, archaic.
Salads:
Paprika roasted veg with black beans
Lemon + chilli rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Panzanella
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, cheddar, apple chutney (apples from a customers orchard) + tomato
I need to spring clean. I have so many things I don’t use and I’m starting to feel the weight of these useless things. I put these things off for so long. I know when I actually look at my accumulated mess I will be overwhelmed and sickened.
Salads:
Mango chickpea
Rainbow rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Truffled cheese potato salad
Soup: Potato, courgette + rosemary
Walking across the common yesterday I saw a sign of life in the grass. The green is trying to push its way through the dust of summer antics. The thunderstorm today will help. I woke up at the crack of dawn because there’s a lot to do today. I can’t wait to sit on my sofa and play video games, because I am a child.
Salads:
Chickpea with roast cauliflower
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Chicken + tarragon pasta
Soup: Sweet potato, ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Stilton cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I find myself singing 9-5 by Dolly Parton most mornings, it’s either that or you make my dreams by Hall & Oats. It’s not because i’m a happy person as soon as I wake up, I just find if there’s a soundtrack inside my head. Better than satanic voices I guess.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac + lemon rice
Vegetable ragu pasta
Soup: Might be the last day of Gazpacho
Buon Ferragosto! It should rain this week, I don’t want it to but this country is dry as hell right now. The common looks like a desert. We can’t stand the heat, we can’t stand the cold, I don’t think we deserve to be in the G7… no one should be in the G7.
Salads:
Thai green curry + mung bean
Miso rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Korean spiced rice noodle salad
Soup: GazPachO
Sandwich: Roast beef, tomato, celeriac + onion relish
I could be half asleep and then someone comes in with a conundrum and after talking it out I’m awake and ready for the next one. Coffee caffeinates you sure. But I find debate and discussion is much more effective than a double shot.
Salads:
Roast pepper rice
Cauliflower, spinach + cashew pesto pasta
Tuna potato salad
Soup: It can only be…Gazpacho (insert over dramatic lisp)
Sandwich: Spicy salame, fontina, jalapeno relish + tomato
I didn’t sleep much. It was probably because I had a shot of coffee at midnight…my bad. Went to the new Arepa place on South Lambeth road. It was expensive considering the portion sizes. Arepa is like a South American sandwich, for a sandwich to cost £10.00 no sides is a bump.
Salads:
Tuscan beans
Fennel + sundried tomato rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Middle eastern style salad with croutons
Soup: Gazpacho styll
I went to a comedy night. As a hilarious person myself, I wonder what my set would look like. Mommy issues? Daddy issues? Deli issues? I’m temped to try but i’m also tempted by pyramid schemes and I know they’re not a good idea. Plus if I get heckled the knee jerk reaction of tell someone to ‘suck their mum’ will not go down well.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Lemon + herb rice
Mushroom + tomato pasta
Potato, beetroot + apple salad
Sandwich: Milano salame, La torta (mascarpone + gorgonzola), spicy peach relsih + tomato
I’m not having take away for the month of August. I can still go out to dine but if i’m at home I must cook. All those years of watching mother has paid off. Dinner last night was sea bass sat on a salad of creamed sweetcorn and long stem broccoli, smashed garlic + chilli potatoes topped with a halloumi crumb + water cress. I made this at 9pm after a 14 hour day. No excuses for once.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Roast squash ragu pasta
Soup: What do you know…Gazpacho