We’ve been blessed with quiet mornings recently, but today we’ve been rammed and i’m already spent. I made friends with a butterfly and then set it free to spread it’s wings, probably dead by now. I need another coffee to get through this day, it’s gonna be a big one.
Salads:
Med veg chickpeas
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Lightly spiced brown lentil
I walked to work in the rain this morning and it looks like i’ll be walking home with the sun shining. Temperamental weather but what would you rather this, or what Europe is dealing with at the moment? 45 degrees?! No thank you. Thank God we left the EU.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + split peas
Ginger + turmeric rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Sausage + potato concoction
Soup: Cumin roasted tomato, leek + potato
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Pecorino cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I want to rant about cyclist and their d*ckhead tendencies but i’m sure many of you will try and find the flaws in my arguments. I get it, cycling is better for the environment, good for human health and it’s an efficient way of getting from A to B. However, millions have been spent in an attempt to make London roads better for cyclists and they are. So why can’t these Tour de France wannabe’s just stay in their lane?! I should be watching out for BMW drivers and a cheeky Prius but instead I have to keep an eye on a padded lycra ass wearing air pods.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac + preserved lemon rice
Flat bean. tomato + basil pasta
Black bean mix up
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Provola cheese, Onion relish + tomato
Teaching something that is second nature to you is bloody difficult. It’s day one and I already hate the sound of my voice! ‘Do as I do’ is the technique we’re trying today, that’s all well and good when traffic is slow but when the hoards start coming the mayhem will too. I’m optimistic, I just have to find the words to use because it seems I have the tendencies to speak in sound effects…
Salads:
Mexican beans
Sriracha rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Oriental stew with tofu
Soup: Lightly spiced vegetable
It’s Dragon’s last day. Not all good things last forever and I knew this day would come but it doesn’t make it any easier. My right hand woman, gone. She was there when I started and unknowingly she’s taught me so much, even though I’m her manager. We should all be grateful for her presence over the years because without her i’d probably still be telling customer’s to go f*ck themselves without a punchline. Here’s to the least fire breathing member of staff. We will miss you.
Salads:
Five spice vegetables + bean
Miso, ginger + carrot rice
Leek, black olive + tomato
Korean spiced rice noodles with crab stick
Soup: Tuscan tomato
I’m so vacant minded today and I fear it’s coming across like i’m sad. I’m not sad, just docile. I need lunch rush to come and pump me up because ya gurl has got work to do and many mouths to feed. I’ve written out multiple posts this morning and deleted them all because they come across miserable. Maybe it’s because it’s Dragon’s penultimate day…
Salads:
Med veg + green lentils
Lemon, garlic + rosemary rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Baked veggie pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced lentil + cauliflower
Sandwich: Milano salami, Smoked mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
Some random guy walked past the deli and flipped our outdoor table with full force. Luckily nothing was damaged, and lucky for the cretin I was in the basement at the time, otherwise I would have flipped the table top that is his head in an attempt to realign his obviously deficient neurons. I joke of course. I do not condone any acts of violence, I promise.
Salads:
Rainbow pepper + rosecoco beans
Rainbow rice
Roast squash + tomato pasta
Lightly spiced cracked wheat salad
Soup: Spinach, potato + cumin
I slept in a stupid position last night and now my neck is tight, I keep stretching it out and I look possessed. Like when Barty Crouch Jr. impersonated Mad-eye Moody and then before he morphed back to reveal who he really was he started twitching and stretching. That’s me. This is particularly unfortunate today as I am training a new staff member.
Salads:
Curried lentils + cauliflower
Peshwari rice (no nuts)
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Sausage + bacon potato braise
Soup: Indian spiced carrot + sweet potato
Sandwich: Napoli salami, Asiago cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
So many debates have filled the room this morning and now I feel caffeinated. While some worry about offending the opposing side I will question you to no end until you’ve posed your view in a way that makes sense to my cells. This makes some feel mighty uncomfortable but to that I say who wants to be comfortable? We’re human we can communicate, so let’s! I’ve always been of the mindset where if you refuse to debate then I can’t respect you or your views.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Soup: Tomato + borlotti bean OR Gazpacho
Omg help. Why am I so leisurely today? It’s 11am and i’m only just writing the menu, i’ve prepped nothing and i’ve been reading fun facts all morning. What is wrong with me?! Mother doesn’t know this yet but it’s only a matter of time before she comes out of the shadow realm to inflict the death stare on the underperforming monkey that is myself.
Salads:
Coconut curry with black eyed beans
Indian spiced rice
Courgette, tomato + basil pasta
Lightly spiced fregola
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Garlic salame, Asiago cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I’ve heard rumours that we will have to endure 40 degree heat in the next coming weeks. For this reason I am perfectly content with the cloudy July we’re currently experiencing. Today it’s full throttle I have Uk power networks in, an interview and multiple catering jobs to go out. I can’t wait for the lunch rush, i’m already high as a kite…on adrenaline I swear!
Salads:
Black bean + aubergine in black bean sauce
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Lightly spiced squash
Pathetic fallacy is real people! We worked a 12 hour shift yesterday but I got everything I needed to do done. Fantastic feeling I must say. So why do I feel so pathetic and down? What does one need to do to feel accomplished? Day’s like these I just want to listen to some emo music and be in my feelings but nooooo I have to contribute to society…ergh
Salads:
Braised white bean + courgette
Bejewelled rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Bacon + cheesed crouton salad
Soup: Squash + miso
Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Manchego cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
So we’re interviewing this week and for some reason i’m nervous. I don’t know what i‘m suppose to ask or tell. I have this conundrum every time we have to hire someone. It’s salads, sandwiches and coffee but there’s also a whole lot of responsibilities that I can’t explain, you just have to experience them. You might think you have great customer service skills but do you have people skills? You have no idea what’s going to walk through that door on a daily basis and I can’t tell you either. Should I ask if they’re okay with skating on thin ice?
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Tuna + potato salad
Sandwich: Parma ham, Pecorino cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I woke up smiling thinking it was Sunday morning. It definitely isn’t. Monday has hit me with full force but I had such a relaxing weekend that I don’t feel stressed. This could pose a problem because I need to be stressed and militant to get stuff done. Ja feel?
Salads:
Five spiced veg + aduki bean
Seaweed rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Korean spiced egg noodle salad
Soup: Lightly spiced bean + tomato
Sandwich: Roast beef, Dill pickles + chilli relish
What did I do wrong? Why is life just a rolling hill of emotions at the moment? Why can’t I just have a week ONE WEEK without any trials and tribulations? Sure, that’s life, that’s what all the people say, riding high in April, shot down in May, June and July ain’t looking pretty either. I cracked my ankle out of place yesterday and so i’m walking with a gangster lean. I can’t wait for the September close.
Salads:
Paprika roasted squash + split peas
Sweet chilli + garlic rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Indian spiced vegetables
Sandwich: Napoli salami, Pecorino cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I’ve always had the mentality where if life isn’t worth living you should make changes in an attempt to improve your situation. For example, if you let work run your life you should sift through what’s necessary and what’s extra but I find it hard to say no to work. If someone is having a BBQ or a christening and they want our food on their table it’s a little arrogant for me to say no. So i’ll move around personal appointments to accommodate someone else’s schedule even if it’s to my detriment and I don’t know why I do this because for the most part, I don’t like people.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Lemon rice
Courgette, pea + spinach pasta
Halloumi + potato concoction
Soup: Gazpacho
I’ve been looking at my to do list trying to figure out the most efficient way of getting things done today. It’s looking like it’s going to be a glorious 12 hour shift but this is inevitable. We’ve been working at full capacity with half the team for the past three weeks, so we’re playing catch up. I got interrupted and had to go upstairs my workload has just doubled… yippee
Salads:
Indian spiced mung bean curry
Aromatic rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Cheesed, croutoned salad
Soup: Gazpacho OR Tomato + rosemary
Sandwich: Milano salame, Asiago cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I am of the unpopular opinion that Glastonbury isn’t worth it. 4 days of blood, sweat and shite. I’ve watched plenty of performances, from a variety of stages, in the comfort of my own home. There’s no arguing that Glastonbury has hosted some iconic performances. However, when people come through the deli door after being at the Glasto weekend I just don’t believe them when they say they enjoyed it. To me, it looks like the trenches with a good soundtrack. What is the appeal?!
Salads:
Pinto beans with peri peri cauliflower
Dill + preserved lemon rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Beef + potato braise
Soup: sweet potato, ginger + carrot
I dislike the central justice system, you’d be delusional to think that one list of rules would be able to police a society of 8 billion. If you look up the origin of the Italian mafia for example you’d probably agree with the premise in which it was formed. However like with everything you just need one extremist for an entire community or organisation to be demonised. Just a random thought.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Roast pepper pasta
Thai spiced tofy curry
Soup: Tomato, ginger + sriracha
Sandwich: Fennel salame, Pecorino cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
My critic came back for lunch, she thought her sandwich was burnt last time, this time she was the one that was burnt. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Today it will be me, Mother and Dragon against the Friday hoard. This is not ideal but life is not ideal, sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and I can take a lot of blows so let’s do this.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry with black eyed peas
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast vegetable + tomato pasta
Panzanella with roast vegetables
Soup: Gazpacho