Growing up in the deli made my childhood a little complex. I became unnervingly honest, perhaps I do this to make up for the stage act I was in from 9-5. Whenever I give little insights into my life I find it makes people uncomfortable and i’m all about hospitality so the tales are left in the library. I don’t think I can stop the act but I don’t think that’s a bad thing, what’s wrong with trying to convince myself that life’s good?
Salads:
Moroccan spiced chickpeas
Sumac rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Tofu noodle salad
The weather is not looking pretty today, that weekend really made everyone think summer was upon us! Back to the drizzly daily grind. Shout out to the staff for holding it down on a daily. You’d be amazed of how much they endure each shift and somehow these crazy cats purr their way through every time. Big up the North St. Massive!
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower with split peas
Herbed rice
Roast squash ragu pasta
Egg noodle salad
Soup: Pea, spinach + mint
My weekend consisted of me trying to find joy. I walked from the deli to Notting Hill in search of a slappy sandwich. Shock, it wasn’t as slappy as it should have been for the price point but are we really surprised? Not really. I think the general consensus with the food industry at the moment is let’s sell some bog standard grub but market it well and price it high. Another case of overhyped shite. The search for joy continues.
Salads:
Black bean + aubergine
Miso + sesame rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Tomato + broccoli
Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Provola, Jalapeno relish + tomato
All in all i’d say it’s been a good week, what a blessing. I’m going into this Friday with good vibes, the suns out, the shorts are on and we’re ready to smash it. Smash what? i’m not sure, that’s up to the general public. I think i’ve taken in too much caffeine this morning so the good vibes will probably evolve into panic later on. Here’s to a supposedly sunny weekend!
Salads:
Chickpea + squash coconut curry
Ginger + crispy shallot rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Braised vegetables + panner
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Spicy salami, Gorgonzola cheese, Caramelised onion relish + tomato
I don’t have anything riddling my mind today. I apologise for my awkwardness on the counter yesterday, I wasn’t very present. I couldn’t tell you what my workday consisted of because my head was elsewhere, couldn’t even tell you where! I’ll be back in my sandwich corner today so you won’t have to encounter my vacant eye contact.
Salads:
Braised green lentils + courgette
Rice salad
Beef ragu pasta
Baked veggie pasta
Soup: Spinach, pea + broccoli
I’m obsessed with food. I wouldn’t call myself a ‘foodie’ because quite simply I think that’s a moronic term. I love the sociology and psychology behind food. Take the apple crumble for example, you might claim your grandmother makes the best one but it’s not the immaculate composition of the dish it’s the nostalgia behind it. So what does your plate say about you?
Salads:
Mexican beans
Rainbow rice
Artichoke + tomato pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced squash + tomato
Sandwich: Cooked ham, Chilli pecorino, Chilli relish + tomato
Oh what a miserable day. First thing this morning the man from the corner shop came in and informed us that one of the North Street residents chucked our cardboard into his establishment and complained about how the refuse littered the streets yesterday. I apologise for the mess, First Mile obviously had a mare last night but the runaway cardboard was very obviously ours and not from the corner shop so I urge the resentful resident to apologise for the unjust outburst and swing the venom my way!
Salads:
Med veg chickpeas
Rosemary + chilli rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Braised mushroom, pinto beans + halloumi
Soup: Roast pepper + tomato
The calendar is looking relatively clear this week so I intend to fill it with mind numbing admin that i’ve been putting on the back burner. I put myself into an intense food coma yesterday after visiting an all you can eat buffet. I’ve now resurfaced after taking myself on an early morning walk to nurse the hangover but I won’t be visiting a buffet again anytime soon because I learnt I suffer from a lack of self control.
Salads:
Coconut black bean curry
Cumin rice
Cauliflower + sunflower seed pesto pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced spinach + potato
Sandwich: Milano salami, Smoked mozzarella, Spicy peach relish + tomato
The boycott worked. McDonalds has announced that they will be buying back their Israeli franchises after seeing a major drop in sales. It’s easy to feel like an ant in this world, a pin prick, ‘my vote doesn’t matter’ but there is power in numbers. You just have to vote with your wallet. If you don’t want to pay £4.50 for a flat white, don’t. Your hands aren’t tied, you’ve just been made to think that they are.
Salads:
Aubergine + chickpea curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
I sometimes wish I could be part of the herd, to look at the surface and be content but my brain just doesn’t work that way. I’m sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable, i’m just inquisitive and if you’re not I should respect that. So while i’m here having an existential crisis you can rest easy and i’m a little envious of that. Sweet dreams little lamb.
Salads:
Thai roasted squash + black bean
Edamame + miso rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Mediterranean braised beans + salted ricotta
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, cheddar cheese, Tomato relish, Mustard + tomato
The problem with today’s generation is that they’ve been desensitised. They scroll mindlessly on social media absorbing twisted ideals and bite sized morality, they (supposedly) have no concept of the real world. My lack of sensation comes from the deli. This uncensored, unfiltered constant stream of people is an app I can’t delete, a video game I can’t switch off. Covid killed an buried any hope for humanity that I had and whenever I try to pursue optimism, my day to day conversations remind me why i’m a cynic. Happy hump day.
Salads:
White bean + roast peppers
Rosemary + lemon rice
Broccoli, pea + spinach pasta
Soup: Indian spiced tomato + lentil
I’m back in the sandwich section which is not where I belong but it’s where I feel most comfortable. I love making sandwiches because they don’t make conversation about menial life occurrences. I love making sandwiches because they are delicious and consistent even if the comprise of only two ingredients. I love making sandwiches because they are a people-less environment.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Braised potato with sausage + ham ragu
Soup: Bean, roast peppers + tomato
Sandwich: Chorizo, Raclette, Chilli relish + tomato
Who’s ready for a deli free long weekend? MEEEEEE! Sad for some, but the deli will not be open for the bank holiday weekend, mama needs some rest, peace of mind and trees (of all kinds). Even if your not religious you should be grateful for the Christianity in this country because it’s given us 2 days extra holiday! Pro’s and con’s.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Spiced rice
Tomato, basil + french bean pasta
Braised chickpea
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
I woke up an hour late today and I was having a nightmare, is a nightmare a nightmare if it commences when the sun has risen? Is that a daymare? But anyway, it’s been a full throttle morning and I have little time to spare which is jarring because some of my favourite characters have made appearances this morning. I’ll be in East London this eve trying to find peace in beigel’s and theology debates.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Rainbow rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Roast pepper + tomato
First day of working the counter went down a treat! One thing i’m highly appreciative of about my workplace is that my friends can come in and visit. I could be having a piss poor day then randomly one friendly face will walk in and I get a little ray of sunshine to counter the drizzle of the general population. Shout out to the mandem for providing sanity in this insane institution.
Salads:
Med veg chickpea
Roast pepper rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato + basil
It’s a short week for the deli and we are Frankieless. You will have to endure my counter service which is quite different. I’m not interested in small talk, I won’t blow smoke up your hind quarters and I have no chill. I’m prone to offending people but the best way to avoid this sensation is to not talk to me. Maybe I should put a sign on the door ‘warning, don’t touch the dog, she bites’.
Salads:
Five spiced aduki bean + aubergine
Crispy tofu rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Indian spiced vegetable
Sandwich: Milano salami, Fontina cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
I was so overstimulated yesterday. It was debate after debate but I was loving it. The lunch rush pushed me over the edge and I was a shell of a person at 2pm but somehow I managed to claw back my energy and I went on a walk with my boy. Another surge of energy hit me and I just decided to run around the park like a child. I’m that weirdo in the park your parents warned you about! Here’s to a hyper weekend.
Salads:
Braised cauliflower + chickpea
Spinach + herb rice
Leek, black olive + tomato
Soup: Broccoli, potato + turmeric
I’m in office mode today. I have Sky on the landline and OVO on a chat page. I’m always surprised when a service provider provides a good customer service, isn’t that crazy? Sky for example, i’ve always received a good customer service and they accept blame when their services haven’t been up to scratch but that is how it should be so why are I give them kudos? Now you’re rewarded for doing the bare minimum and we wonder why the world is going to pot?
Salads:
Ginger + turmeric split peas
Peshwari rice (turmeric, coconut + sultana)
Cauliflower + pumpkin seed pesto pasta
Soup: Mild vegetable madras
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I’m a petty deli girl, of course when you try to make a snide comment about my dog i’m going to answer you with the same snide tone. I’m a petty deli girl, of course if you try and infer that salami and ham are the same thing i’m going to look at you as if you’ve told me the earth is flat. I’m a petty deli girl, of course if you try and make a joke about being sweet enough when asked about sugar in your tea i’m going to sigh and sarcastically say ‘good one’.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Lemon + garlic rice
Baked pasta
Lightly spiced paneer curry
Soup: Indian spiced lentils
I’m so excited for my evening today, i’m dining with the gyaldem suga! Even though i’m a chatterbox from 9-5 the convo doesn’t slap the same as with my people. I don’t have to explain my train of thought, they just get me. It can be a struggle talking to the general population sometimes as it seems my way of looking at things is a little to ‘critical’ for the average joe.
Salads:
Coconut curry with squash + sweet potato
Miso + soy rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Fontina cheese, chilli relish + tomato