Day 1113 See you soon

You didn’t think I’d leave without saying goodbye did you? This is where we part for the festive season, we will riconviene in the new year. We all know it’s the time to reflect on the year past and the future ahead. While it’s been absolute mayhem this week - with a 3 piece band - it’s also been an incredibly enlightening week. There will me many changes in the new year but this was an inevitability. I know the deli is like a TV series with many twists and turns, some you enjoy to see and some faux pars you look past because the food is oh so delicious! All jokes, cynicism and passive aggression aside I hope you all have the festive period you desire! Apart from you Megan Barton… I hope you get coal.

xoxo North St.

Day 1112 On to the next

The hardest part about doing a one woman show is the lack of breathing time. The conversations are endless and I feel as though they get more chaotic as the day goes on. A real snowball effect. With day one conquered I hope the rest of the week will float past.

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Sumac + spring onion rice

Cauliflower + sunflower seed pesto pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced bean

Day 1111 Your mums cooking

The last week until you’ll have to fend for yourselves. Christmas isn’t as bad as summer, at least your mum will make something somewhat edible for you. Amazing how after all theses years her roast remains the same. I’m going to try and enjoy this week as much as possible because I have a suspicion that the festive period will be a little painful this year.

Salads:

chilli non carne

spinach + herb pasta

Sausage + ham pasta

Chickpea salad with mustard, maple + cheese dressing

Soup: Lightly spiced vegetable

Day 1110 The fruition of pessimism

It’s funny really. I sit and stare, searching my mind for positive inspiration to grace my post whilst the shop floor is dense with laughter. The hilarity comes from being surrounded by boisterous merriment but still struggling to find the joke, funny to me at least. Thing is, if you look closely, and squint a little too, there’s actually a little joy in utter misery.

Salads:

Sweet potato coconut curry

5 spiced tofu rice

Roast pepper + tomato pasta

Soup: Sweet potato + ginger

Day 1109 Cream rises to the top but so does the scum

I’m trying but I’m really scraping for reasons why I should respect my neighbour. They keep asking for ingredients to bake a cake (badly) and leaving me sugarless. Now I find myself needing to make a cake and while I have all the ingredients there’s not enough of any of them. If I was to go to my neighbour, will they lend me the baking basics? Or would they feel put out?

Salads:

Mushroom cacciatore

Sumac rice

Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Med veg + multibean

Sandwich: Spicy salami, Manchego cheese, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 1108 My mind is somewhere else but i'm glad my person is here

I’ve spent a lot of my morning looking over the atrocities that have rained down on Syria over the past 60 years. All the cruelty that was being inflicted onto the Syrians and being observed by governments across the world, all the iniquities and injustices that are still just being observed and it makes me think. You might (as a country) not be able to overthrow another government but surely you can create and execute a plan to take a population out of the tyranny? How can we demonise people that manage to escape that?

Salads:

Med veg chickpea

Lemon + rosemary rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced broccoli + potato

Sandwich: Garlic salami, Fontina cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 1107 Non me ne frega niente

I have to make a conscience decision to care. See, every Tom, Prick and Larry seems to come in and express themselves (whether I want them to or not) because I’m a cheap counterpart to a therapist. Here’s the thing, I’m not a therapist and most days I contemplate mass murder or suicide (like any great therapist would) so I don’t think i'm the best person to go to, alas, they still come. I should charge more.

Salads:

5 spiced black bean

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Roast squash + pepper pasta

Soup: Sweetcorn + ginger

Day 1106 Let's just talk about the weather

The dissatisfaction level of life has been mighty high recently. The biggest highlight of most days is looking back at my performance and applauding the incredible acting I do on a daily basis. I’m joking of course, just a bit of banter to start off your week. What about storm Darragh eh? Crazy stuff!

Menu:

Chilli non carne

Spinach + herb rice

Mushroom ragu pasta

Croutoned, bean salad with roast pepper + herb dressing

Soup: Lightly spiced broccoli

Sandwich: Milano salami, Pecorino cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 1105 (my) Mums the word

We’re all such gossips aren’t we? We all have our own styles of spreading the word, even the words we choose to spread but we all talk. Wondering why we (as a population) find ourselves in certain scenarios. Hypercapitalism for example, how did we get to this? ‘back in my day’ No. Shut up. You’re just as responsible for this as we are. But whose willing to inconvenience themselves slightly for the greater good?

Salads:

Mild chickpea curry

Roast pepper rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Soup: Cumin roasted potato + spinach

Day 1104 A change of heart

I had my bars set and ready to spit as we were hit again yesterday with a poor review, honestly we need to fire the staff! My heart was filled with venom as I went stomping to my keyboard ready to mock Mr Wade but then God threw something at me to flip my script! Not one, not two but three top notch reviews! I removed my hands from the lettered interface and paused to process a phrase we all know and take into account when one is faced with a conflict. The radiant retribution for a recreant review is and will always be the same…A deli-less life. Enjoy!

Salads:

Beetroot goulash

Leek + dill rice

Mushroom + tomato pasta

Soup: Velvet mushroom

Sandwich: Spicy salami, Gorgonzola, Cumberland caramelised onion relish + tomato

Day 1103 I heard you don't like me

omg omg omggg!! Guys. We got a 2 star google review because I am UNPROFESSIONAL! I am over familiar and too rude! That’s news to me, lolz. Miss Barton signs off with ‘ultimately they need a ‘proper adult’ in charge.’ Where does one begin when it comes to dissecting this statement, this constructive criticism, this absolute TRUTH BOMB! Miss Barton you’re welcome to come and fulfil my role whenever you like honey, let’s see how long you stay unfamiliar and kind. Y’all asked me for the T and God landed this beauty in my lap!

Salads:

5 spiced black bean

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta (contains sesame)

Brussel sprout bake

Day 1102 Bitter as ever

I know I’m quite miserable on here, I’ve actually made a genuine attempt to be more upbeat as of late. When I first started witing these little exerts, they were for me and a few estate agents that would go on our website to see what’s cooking. Now people are hesitant to interact with me in case they get put on blast. This isn’t Gossip Girl. I also won’t use your government name but rather the belittling nickname I use to refer to you because your name doesn’t matter you gobermouch!

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Sumac rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Veggie pasta bake

Soup: Indian spiced veg

Sandwich: Chorizo, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 1101 I need sleep

It’s been an intense day and we haven’t even hit the mid point. I haven’t had a second to think this morning but i’m not complaining. I love when a Friday is properly busy. It gets to the end of shift and someone asks ‘how was your day?’ - not a clue. My brain told my hands what to do but if you ask me for information people told me and the responses I gave, i’m at a loss.

Salads:

Mild chickpea curry

Turmeric + ginger rice

Roast squash ragu pasta

Soup: Mild vegetable madras

Day 1100 PSA

As a Londoner I stay clear of the tourist traps and generic entertainment that is set up across the city to entertain the herd. Moreso I laugh at the morons that endorse these sterile enterprises by spending their coins on the consumerist, cultureless shite these places offer. I got got last night. Sucked in by the perfectly lit pick and mix at Battersea Power Station. This morning I hang my head in shame and ask for mother mercy to reimburse me.

Salads:

Pumpkin spiced curry

Coconut + ginger rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Baked nutty pasta

Sandwich: Cooked ham, Raclette cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 1099 Head in the clouds

Welcome to the procrastination station where we stare off into the distance about nothingness. I’m not too worries though, I’ve devised a list of duties for the day so I know I won’t leave without doing what needs to be done. I don’t know how office workers don’t spend their whole day on YouTube, the tab’s just there like an open pack of biscuits!

Salads:

Mexican beans

Sumac rice

Cauliflower + cashew nut pesto pasta

Croutoned salad with feta + dill dressing

Soup: Sweet potato, cumin + ginger

Day 1098 The truth is best served awkwardly

I’ve spent my morning doing my favourite pastimes of offending my customers and over sharing with the staff. When you’re stuck in a cell all day without control of the characters that are imposed upon your life, you’ll find your general courtesy or social normalities fly out the window. I wonder if i’d be more palatable if I didn’t work here.

Salads:

Thai spiced sweet potato curry

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Tomato, peas + herbs pasta

Soup: Tuscan tomato

Sandwich: Garlic salami, Provola cheese, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 1097 Deal with the devil

We’ve conversed a lot about processed food this morning (ultra processed being the supervillain) best advice on getting clean is to just make it yourself. The moment you ask someone to do a service for you the supplier will always look for the most efficient and cost effective way to execute your request but there will be downsides. Like pharmaceuticals, the tablets could help your heart beat regularly but side effects will include anal bleeding, are you willing to accept the side effects?

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Spinach + herb rice

Sausage + ham pasta

Braised potato + mushroom

Soup: Indian spiced cauliflower + potato

Sandwich: Chorizo, Manchego cheese, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 1096 Warning, she bites when shes sleepy

I’m feeling the late nights today. My body still hasn’t engaged yet. I would like to just be in my own world today. This is possible as long as no main characters (that are actually understudies but we don’t tell them) come in and try to suck out the last morsels of energy I have. This might sound a bit weird but like, I kinda have a short temper when i’m tired. (omg i’m so quirky)

Salads:

Chickpea + med veg

Spinach + herb rice

Leek, black olive + tomato pasta

Soup: Indian spiced spinach + potato

Day 1095 A mere grasp

Sometimes I leave myself reminders so I can recall my train of thought when I return to my desk. ‘I really need to get a grip’ were the words I left on my screen this morning. How harsh. While I might not possess the attributes and accolades of the modern man, I think i’m still somewhat content with what I’ve got. My mental health is alright, I now choose when I cry rather than tears falling at the most inconvenient hours. So there’s that…

Salads:

Roast pepper + white bean

Dill rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Soup: Sweet potato + ginger

Day 1094 Long nose

I hate when someone can’t see past the end of their own nose but yet they think they are the peoples voice. We all have preferences, everyone will have a bias, even if we try to escape it. When you are given a new piece of information or opinion you should play with it in your mouth, swallow, digest it. I find the majority chew slightly and spit right back out but preach that they are diplomatic.

Salads:

Cauliflower + lentil curry

Ginger + turmeric rice

Tomato, french bean + basil pasta

Chicken + mushroom braise with polenta croutons

Soup: Chickpea + sweet potato

Sandwich: Milano salami, Pecorino cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato