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Day 611 Trendy problems

Qatar is obviously trending at the moment so all my social media feeds come up with different views regarding the country. It’s so interesting how powerful they are but no one seemed to have any qualms until FIFA gave them the world cup.

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Roast pepper rice

Chicken + tarragon pasta

Lentil + salted ricotta stew

Soup: Spiced parsnip + potato

Day 610 Not acceptable

Come on Iran is all have have to say regarding the football. I listened to a Christmas song this weekend and I still feel slightly ashamed. I thought I’d note down my unacceptable behaviour on this forum so I don’t forget this disgraceful moment. This is me repenting my sins. Christmas music in November is a no no.

Salads:

Beetroot goulash + lentils

Spinach + herb rice

Roast vegetable ragu pasta

Polenta bake

Soup: Cauliflower, ginger + potato

Sandwich: Chorizo, Chilli pecorino, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 609 Distant

The end of another week. I’m still suffering from a distant state of mind I come across present but when I try and recount my steps at the end of the day, everything is a bit of a blur. I got a little drunker than I was intending last night So today’s rush will be a little more challenging. Bueno.

Salads:

Med veg white bean

Rosemary + garlic rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Soup: Spiced sweet potato

Day 608 Not normal

Some weird coincidences have taken place recently. You know when you’re thinking about someone you haven’t spoken or thought about in a while and just all of a sudden they text you. That’s happened multiple times this week and now i’ve got this weird unsettled feeling. My chakras are off.

Salads:

Moroccan spiced chickpea + aubergine

Sumac rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Super green panzanella + ricotta salata

Soup: Tuscan tomato, courgette + basil

Sandwich: Parma ham, Speciality goats cheese, chilli relish + tomato

Day 607 Let the show begin

My bangers were delicious, thank you for asking. It’s been quite busy this morning so we’re a little up against it going into the rush. I feel like I should capitalise The Rush because at this point it’s more of a show, an event that takes place daily at 26 North street.

Salads:

Squash coconut + black bean curry

Ginger + spring onion rice

Courgette, tomato + basil pasta

Chicken, bacon + lentil stew

Soup: Indian spiced red lentil

Day 606 Bangers and mash

Today has been a drizzly one however the debates have been fabulous. I came to work half asleep and now i’m raring to go. Not outside, because…drizzle. I hope I can make it to the butchers during my lunch break because I have the want for some sausage + mash for din dins.

Salads:

Mushroom + lentils

Lemon + herb rice

Pork ragu pasta

Chickpea, potato + paneer concoction

Soup: Mild vegetable madras

Day 605 Manic Monday

The warmth of my bed was too hard to resist this morning and now it’s a manic Monday. The fridge sounds like a rattle snake so I need to attend to that and apparently our beast of a car has a safety issue. And there I was thinking it would be a quiet day…

Salads:

Peri peri cauliflower + split peas

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta

Thai spiced tofu beans

Soup: Lentil + mushroom

Day 604 Ciabatta overload

Honey child give me my go go juice because today is going to be testing. We ran out of bread yesterday at 2pm. I hate having to tell people that they can’t wrap their lips around one of our sexy sandwiches so today we’re stacked to the rafters with glutenous glory.

Salads:

Thai spiced mung beans

Miso rice

Spinach + pea pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Cauliflower, tomato, rosemary + garlic

Sandwich: Napoli salame, Ricotta salata, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 603 step through the pain

I’ve hurt my leg but I thought it was better so I went on a trek last night with the pooch. By the end of the walk I looked like I had a peg leg and now i’m in pain again. Good job Micky. I hope there’s no surprises today because i’m feeling a little drained both emotionally and physically.

Salads:

Mexican beans

Lemon + herb rice

Chorizo ragu pasta

Soup: leek, dill + potato

Sandwich: Roast lamb, Pecorino cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 602 i've fallen

I got to work early this morning and faceplanted into our mountain of vegetables that we have delivered in the night. It really woke me up let me tell you. Other than that it’s been a relatively normal morning. You know, general conflict, chaos and banter.

Salads:

Chickpea curry with turmeric + ginger

Sumac rice

Roast vegetable pasta

Cracked wheat salad

Soup: Thai spiced chickpea

Day 601 Let's play

You know when you get a delivery at work and you just can’t wait to go home and start playing with your new toy. Well imagine the toy didn’t have all the playable functions you wanted and now you’re left unsatisfied. Hate it when that happens.

Salads:

Roast pepper + white bean

Cumin + dill rice

Mushroom ragu pasta with truffle

Potato + vegetable bake

Soup: Sweet potato, ginger + coriander

Sandwich: fennel salame, Provola picante, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 600 Get into it

Monday’s don’t faze me. I have to pretend to be sympathetic when the general population express their dislike of the first day of the week. I really bores me. Think about it. You’re going to go the rest of your life sighing at the thought of the day of the week? Make Monday’s your bitch.

Salads:

Paprika pinto beans + aubergine

Spinach + herb rice

Leek, black olive + tomato pasta

Beef + potato stew

Soup: Tuscan tomato

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Smoked mozzarella, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 599 Anyone for a cocktail

I love catering canape-esc parties. I say ‘esc’ because I don’t like little fuddy duddy mouthfuls of food but I do like little bites that pack a punch. I’m going to stay in this weekend because I feel my social battery fading and rather than having a breakdown at a dinner party I think it’s best if I hide away from the world.

Salads:

Mild madras curry

Turmeric + nigella seed rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Beetroot + fennel salad

Soup: Parsnip + apple

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Smoked mozzarella, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 598 All stations go

Honey, child. There is no rest for the wicked. No one has stopped today and I have not had a chance to think. Even now, people are pouring into the deli and i’m sat here frantically typing these sentences. I got to go.

Salads:

Thai coconut chickpea

Seaweed rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Tomato + mushroom

Day 597 Super charge

I shot out of bed this morning and ran to work (because I overslept) however I arrived in a great mood. That feeling might wear away after a while but the adrenaline so early in the morning was exhilarating. Maybe if a add a double shot of coffee to my system, i’ll develop super powers.

Salads:

Five spiced aduki beans

Roast tofu rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Egg noodle salad with jackfruit

Soup: Sweet potato, ginger + Thai basil

Sandwich: Spicy mince, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno relish, mustard + coleslaw

Day 596 Everyday is a school day

If I ever become a parent I will use Halloween as an educational opportunity. Why would I just buy some polyester piece of shite to be worn once so my child can get mini confectionaries from the neighbours? I’d make my child research someone from history and then if they want to go trick or treating they can make they’re own costume based of their findings.

Salads:

Roast mushroom lentil ragu

Lemon + garlic rice

Roast squash + tomato pasta

Panzanella

Soup: Tomato, ginger + borlotti beans

Day 595 New week

I’m aware that people flock to the deli like hungover zombies on Fridays but last Friday was next level. I was so close to slamming down my utensils (Gordon Ramsay style) and telling everyone to get out. But I kept my ego at bay and we smashed it.

Salads:

Beetroot goulash

Red pepper rice

Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta

Polenta crouton bake

Soup: Cannellini bean + med veg

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Cheddar, apple relish, Mustard + tomato

Day 594 Full house

The team is bigger and louder than ever and i’m not even on shop floor. It’s weird having to explain the deli, turns out there’s a lot more to it than I give it credit for. Considering we’re such good value it’s amazing how bespoke we are. I love this place.

Salads:

Med veg + white bean

Lemon + dill rice

Roast pepper + tomato pasta

Soup: White bean, tomato + courgette

Sandwich: roast beef, Sriracha cream cheese, Cucumber, ginger carrot + red onion slaw + rocket

Day 593 Useless

Today is about delegating. I have to observe the team and make sure all is running smoothly, unfortunately for me, I actually enjoy work so relinquishing control is hard for me. I’m also quite lethargic and I was counting on a busy work day to keep me awake.

Salads:

Mexican beans

Kimchi rice

Courgette, tomato + parsley pasta

Soup: Tuscan Tomato

Day 592 The newbie

Today i’m anxious ‘the new guy’ is starting and that brings on a whole mountain of stress. Training someone to work at the deli is not an easy task. How to make a latte rather than a Cappuccino, taking down orders using our abbreviations, Talking a middle aged man through a crisis… It’s a lot.

Salads:

Cauliflower madras

Lemon, garlic + mint rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Teriyaki egg noodles

Soup: Wild mushroom + white bean

Sandwich: Chorizo, Pecorino cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato