The streets are calmer and so is the deli but it’s weird, we’re still heaving at lunchtime. I’m enjoying the leisurely mornings. I’ve started watching The Bear after being hounded to watch it. Bitches love a show that glamourizes the stress infested career path that is hospitality. Sure, it’s entertaining to watch but when you live it as well it becomes less enjoyable viewing, in my humble opinion.
Salads:
Chickpea + lentil braise
Lemongrass + ginger rice
Tomato + basil pasta
Mushroom + potato salad with bacon crumb
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Roast lamb, Manchego cheese, Onion relish + dill pickles
It’s important to not be overly critical even if it’s all constructive. You can sugar coat things and pay a couple compliments before you go into the negatives but this can backfire as some people let compliments go to their head. Remain humble at all times because as soon as you start pumping your chest all you do is make the target bigger.
Salads:
Thai spiced curry with aduki beans
Kimchi rice (not vegan)
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Korean spiced tofu noodle salad
Soup: Chilled Gazpacho
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
Good morning world, did you sleep well? Surprisingly I did, even though i’m slumming it on our sofa at the moment I had a peaceful slumber. I’m excited for the day ahead, we’ve been quite busy this morning which is my preferred way to start the day because it’s like a shot of adrenaline that is no match for my morning coffee.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Red pepper rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Mushroom, Crouton + ricotta salata salad
Soup: Mild vegetable madras
What a busy weekend. We went axe throwing and I was NOT the ninja I was hoping i’d be. My Brother has moved back home for a short period of time, the first 24 hours has gone well (that was surprising). Now we’re going to add a little spice as my bestest baddest bitch from down under is FINALLY back in London. It’s going to be a jammed packed fortnight.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Courgette + Pea pasta
Chickpea curry
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Spicy salami, Brie, Chilli relish + tomato
You’ll never believe it, I’ve got that Friday feeling! YEAH BABY! We’re a little quieter in the mornings at the moment so I took advantage of the fact and sat with a few people and enjoyed my morning brew. I had a little glimpse into a Thursday on Clapham High Street last night so i’m still expecting my hungover zombies to start queuing any minute now.
Salads:
Chickpea curry with jack fruit
Lemon + cumin rice
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Roast mushroom panzanella
Soup: 5 spice beans
Sandwich: Fennel salami, fontina cheese, chilli relish + tomato
It’s so easy to let this life consume you. I can handle it but after a series of unfortunate events sometimes it’s easier to just go inside yourself. Lucky for me, i’ve got a TT support system and i’m starting to come back to the surface. Moose is at the vets today because he has a grass seed in his ear, so there won’t be entertainment for the queue today.
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut curry
Rainbow rice
French bean + tomato pasta
Tuna potato salad
Soup: Gazpacho
Sandwich: Pastrami, Smoked mozzarella, Chilli relish + tomato
I’m surprisingly chipper this morning. With the help of a little green leaf I have managed to heighten my mood to a level where I can deal with the day. We all get a little dependent every now and again but i’m a problem solver, my mood was a problem and i’ve found (at least) a temporary solution. Onwards and upwards.
Salads:
Japanese pumpkin + split peas
Lemongrass + lime rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Potato gratin
Soup: Tomato, ginger + chickpea
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
The Aztec word for avocado is āhuacatl. This also means testicle in the Nahuatl language. This is just a fun fact that I thought you should know. Talk about low hanging fruit aye? Buon Appetito!
Salads:
Black beans in black bean sauce
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Roast pepper pasta
Teriyaki tofu noodles
Soup: Indian spiced vegetables
Can’t say my weekend helped my pessimistic state of mind but I have re-evaluated things and it’s not looking good bruv. It’s not the Monday blues its the blues of life. If any of you have a good therapist hit me up because it’s looking so bleak, not even my sandwiches make me happy anymore. Just kidding it’s always sunny in Philadelphia, unfortunately i’m in London.
Salads:
Veggie medley + peas
Carrot + dill rice
Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta
Bacon, potato + mushroom mix up
Soup: Lightly spiced med veg + white bean
Sandwich: Chorizo, pecorino, Jalapeno relish + tomato
Ergh, Friday. Thank Christ for the weekend. I can’t wait to do nothing, to see no one and just enjoy my own company. I haven’t got a fuck left to give. I need to recalibrate and hopefully I will have a new lease of life next week. But for now, zero fucks. Pardon my French.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Rosemary + garlic rice
Mushroom + tomato pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Spiced vegetable
Sandwich: Roast lamb, Manchego cheese, Red onion relish + dill pickles
We’re supposedly quieter in August as many go to foreign lands with the hopes of a little R&R. I can’t assume that my work day will be easier because you have days like today when it’s randomly rammed after 3 days of serenity. In saying that i’ve had a great morning banging out sandwiches and 80’s tunes. There’s a stitch of sunshine and i’m content.
Salads:
Coconut curry with sweet potato
Ginger + turmeric rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Chickpea, paneer + potato curry
Soup: Tuscan tomato + red pepper
Mother and I will take on the sandwich section today as we are missing our Portuguese lady. I love working with my Mother (i know, shocking). I’d much rather be told what to do by my her than some random person that thinks that they know better than me, I’m fully accepting that my mother knows more than me. I can say this on here because she doesn’t read my blog.
Salads:
Braised beans + cauliflower
Smoked garlic + chive rice
Tomato + french bean pasta
Cheesy bake
Soup: Med veg + bean
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Fontina cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I’m wearing fresh trainers today and though I know at some point they’ll get dirty I would like to keep them clean for as long as possible. My morning routine was like a comedy sketch, i’ve nearly dropped multiple items this morning (and made some great saves) the piest de resistance was when I dropped my coffee and went into the splits to avoid the splash back.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Sumac rice
Roast squash + rosemary pasta
Aduki bean + tofu concoction
Soup: Sriracha spiced tomato
What would you do if £10,000 landed in your bank account? It seems the general consensus is keep it and don’t touch it until you’re certain it’s yours. If it’s a clerical error by a huge corporation that make millions a year in profit I see no reason why you shouldn’t reap the rewards of a carless, capitalist society. Cost of living crisis for the many, racketeering and lavish lifestyle for the few.
Salads:
Five spiced aduki beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Pasta bake
Soup: Chickpea + mushroom
Sandwich: Cooked ham, La torta, Jalapeno relish + tomato
We’re catering all day tomorrow but it’s a canape affair so i’m excited. We don’t do pretentious food so when a canape order comes in I get to live my Gordon Ramsey fantasy. There is nothing like the high of hospitality. Everyday is like a sports match, you hype yourself and convince your mind that you’re ready for anything, you are the MVP, the outcome of the shift is on your shoulders. When you are the reason ‘you lose’…devastation.
Salads:
Chickpea curry
Cumin spiced rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Spiced fregola salad
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
I walked down the high street at midnight yesterday and it was eerily quiet. The rain has kept the midweek ravers in their burrows. It was a lovely stroll, reminiscent of one of the only covid pros which was the lack of people out and about. I miss walking through the quiet streets of central London. Strange, to miss a time where most people lives were flipped upside-down (negatively).
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Leek + dill rice
Red pepper + tomato pasta
Smokey sausage + potato ting
Soup: Courgette, potato + rosemary
Sandwich: Spicy salami, Taleggio cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I got home yesterday with a to do list but I was so tired I decided to have a light nap to help get through it. I didn’t have a light nap, I conked out. When I rose from slumber I condemned my mother for letting me sleep. She informed me that she shook me vigorously but I refused to wake up, mother is always right. Anyway, yesterday was a write off.
Salads:
Turmeric roasted courgette + white beans
Sumac rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Beetroot + ricotta salata salad
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Milano salami, Smoked mozzarella, Spicy peach relish + tomato
Lord give me the strength and inspiration to get through this day. I dislike Tuesday’s, it’s the dullest day of the week. I have a mountain of work to keep me busy but I find myself in the basement staring at my dog just waiting for some kind of energy to spur me on. I will now return to shop floor in the hope that something will pep me up.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Cheesy spinach + crouton bake
Soup: Thai spiced potato
I had a great weekend, a lot of socialising took place. I feel i’m bad at first impressions. We all know i’m a little intense, so i’m trepidatious when first meeting a person but after speaking for a while I can gage if a person can ‘handle’ me. I’m interrogative but that’s just because i’m curious and people can get thrown off by such intrigue into what they view as their boring life.
Salads:
Smokey aubergine + lentils
Garlic + lemon rice
Pea, spring greens + tomato pasta
Thai spiced curry
Soup: Potato, ginger + squash
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, brie, chilli relish + tomato
We’ve made it to Friday once again. I’ve had a surprisingly pleasant week so i’m going into the weekend with a smile on my face. I keep getting asked when we’re closing. If you’re new to the deli you won’t know that we use to close for the whole of August, don’t fear my darlings, this is no longer the case. However, we will be closed from September 25th to October 16th. So you will be deliless at some point but for now buon appetito!
Salads:
Thai spiced coconut curry + mung bean
Tofu + crispy shallot rice
Super green pasta
Bacon + egg salad
Soup: Tuscan tomato + roast pepper