Day 1238
It’s all just feeling a little chaotic right now.
Salads:
Many bean with herb dressing
Mushroom ragu pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Provola, Chilli relish + tomato
Day 1237 Can we fix it? Yes we can
What a morning, the grill decided yesterday was it’s last shift. It gave no notice but as I am a prepared for the worst I have a back up grill. Said back up grill had a power surge and blew the fuse. I fixed it. I just need to keep swimming through the shite that is thrown at me, keep a smile on my face and exclaim that ‘everything is fine’.
Salads:
Chickpea + sweet potato with mango lime pickle dressing
Rice noodle salad with crab stick
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Chilled Gazpacho
Day 1236 Society is overrated
Cast your mind back to when you were but a innocent child, slowly being moulded by society. Do as you’re told, remember your P & Q’s and respect your elders, they know better than you do. They don’t. They lied to you and covered the cracks in the mantle piece with trickery and deceit in the name of the greater good. And the best part is, if your elders are well versed enough with the smoke and the mirrors they’ll never be held to account for their foul play. Nifty.
Salads:
5 spiced vegetable + black bean
Oriental rice salad with crispy tofu
Tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1235 Keyboard warrior
Admin, admin, admin. It’s amazing how many people are content with sitting at a desk tapping away and achieving nothing. This is a sinical view, I know many people thrive at a desk I just don’t find it rewarding, much rather make sandwiches. In other news, Moose was given frankfurters yesterday morning and he regurgitated them outside the shop during lunch rush. It was hilarious, what’s the point of having big gnashers if you’re not going to chew?
Salads:
Black lentil + cauliflower curry
Carrot + dill rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Provola cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
Day 1234 I'm content in my own company
Take in the wet weather and the cool breeze because there’s another scorcher incoming. I have another week of DIY planned and this week is going to be a big one. There’s no point in trying to maintain a social life while I have this itch to scratch. I have and endless and ever growing list of tasks to accomplish. Hopefully I can rid myself of this need for change by the time winter returns. I can then hermit indoors and enjoy the fruits of my summer fling.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Broccoli, chilli + potato
Day 1233 Your national anthem was written by and Englishman
Today feels like a better day than yesterday. My brain was producing nothing but white noise. I still managed to have a relatively productive day but my body shut down at 9pm. The vibes on this day have been immaculate, sunshine, laughter, birthday bunting and puppies. Noice. Oh, and happy independence day to the land of the free. Here’s hoping your government might grant that grace to others.
Salads:
Thai chickpea
Panzanella
Courgette, tomato + spring green pasta
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1232 Excuse me while I look into the distance
All I want to do is sit at my desk, chain smoke and think. I love thinking, i’m also partial to a spot of daydreaming but unfortunately this all occurs in my head so I don’t look overtly busy which means I get interrupted when engaging in this pastime. We all need a good think every now and again, a check in with the council of the mind. We have much to talk about.
Salads:
Thai spiced chickpea + sweet potato
Miso + ginger rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1231 You can't stand the heat yet you stay in the kitchen
Seeing people in tracksuits yesterday solidified the idea in my head that this world will burn and we are the cause, the only chance of saving the world is eradicating the people. How intense a thought for a Wednesday read. Hey ho, lets just enjoy the good times. Blame it on the rain will soundtrack my day.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Sweet chilli rice
Baked veggie pasta
Sandwich: Chorizo, Pecorino, jalapeno relish + tomato
Day 1230 I don't read good
You’d think I don’t read back what I’ve written before I post, I do. But I wrote it, so I know what I’m trying to say. I write with such haste some mornings that I look over my spelling, grammar and yesterday I fully left out words. Anyway I barely have GCSE’s so who cares. It’s hot, let’s get on with it. Also I tried our Gazpacho yesterday after assuming for many years it wasn’t for me, It was delicious.
Salads:
Many beans with herb dressing
Roast squash ragu pasta
Croutoned mushroom salad with manchego dressing
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1229 You can look but you can't touch
If the BBC didn’t report so heavily on KNEECAP they wouldn’t get so much traction and their message wouldn’t be heard by the masses. I’ve heard of Bob Vylan have you? You probably have now that he started a chant at Glasto that most news networks are running as their main story. We’re aware of these atrocities that are taking place world because of reporters, be it BBC or independent. You can’t report ‘neutrally’ about a genocide and expect no one to take a stance.
Salads:
Chickpea, beetroot + dill
Sausage + ham pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Chilled Gazpacho
Sandwich: Cooked ham, Taleggio cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
Day 1228 To be social is a skill
And we’ve made it to Friday, well done everyone. My DIY hyper fixation is still at the forefront of my mind but this weekend I will have to pacify these thoughts as i’m heading to Cambridge. I will put my best foot forward and attempt to be social outside the confines of the deli. There’ll be plenty of time to panic about that on the drive there. For now, I will think of nothing but sandwiches.
Salads:
Roast squash + black bean with Korean dressing
Tomato, courgette + basil pasta
Herbed lentil salad
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1227 Maybe the rock is but a mere pebble
I must admit, sometimes I like to talk in riddles. I enjoy stringing together various thoughts that allude to the comings and goings of the daily deli dilemmas. A reader who deems themself wise for reading in between the lines has requested I censor my cryptic contemplations. Perhaps they forget that I write for an audience larger then themselves. Is it my fault that you read my words and assign them to your own short comings? Impossible. How could a heathen like me rile a rock like you.
Salads:
Chickpea + sweet potato with mango lime pickle dressing
Fattoush
Potato salad with tahini dressing
Leek + chilli broccoli pasta
Soup: Chilled Gazpacho
Day 1226 Are you capable of seeing the other side?
Debating is not for the faint hearted. One must remain respectful to the opposing view, even if they spit venom. My intension when entering a debate is not to change your mind, I’m just intrigued about your state of mind. As long as your standpoint or lifestyle doesn’t cause pain and suffering to others you’re completely within your right to live as you please. Instead of being offended by the other side of the coin you could just enjoy the view.
Salads:
Peri peri cauliflower + cauliflower
Rice salad
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Gazpacho
Day 1225 Are you scales accurately calibrated?
When making a big decision you should always weigh out the pros and cons, simple. But what if you don’t know all the pros and all the cons? What if you’re in a state of delirium or surrounded by advisors who have ulterior motives? What if your predictions on the future events are wrong and you find yourself having to make a new big decision on a matter you didn’t foresee when weighing out your initial pros and cons?
Salads:
Braised chickpea + smokey aubergine
Lemon + rosemary rice
Mushroom + tomato pasta
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Sandwich: Roast beef, Cheddar, Dill pickles, Mustard + tomato
Day 1224 Monday madness
It’s been a whirlwind of a morning, Nelly’s back and there’s so much to catch up on. My weekend consisted mainly of DIY tasks that I have bestowed upon myself. Self inflicted stress is always the hardest to digest. I think I much prefer being agony aunt to the issues of others. It’s like taking care of someone’s dog (or child) the stress levels can only go so high, there’s the sweet relief of knowing you get to relinquish the responsibility at some point.
Salads:
Braised green lentils
Carrot + dill rice
Broccoli + pea pasta
Soup: sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Chorizo, Chilli pecorino, Chilli relish + tomato
Day 1223 Hyper Friday
I’m hyper fixated at the moment. Mother tried explaining this to me as if I wasn’t already aware, silly Mother. All I can think about is DIY. While you stand there and contemplate your sandwich order I am imaging how i’m going to organise my weekend so I can achieve as much as possible. Logistics, efficiency, oft, turns me on. So take your time, I can wait.
Salads:
Chickpea + sweet potato with lime pickle dressing
Roast pepper, tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Gazpacho
Day 1222 I think we're the lucky ones
London is such an intense city, it’s easy to feel as if you’re drowning. Imagine if you lived in a country that could get bombed mercilessly and you watch media outlets around the world discuss whether the attacks are justifiable or not. But you live here in your overpriced rental property scrolling through footage of carnage in other lands feeling grateful that the only thing shafting you is a greedy landlord rather than a genocidal foreign government.
Salads:
Chickpea + sweet potato with pickled dressing
Spinach + herb rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Panzanella
Soup: Chilled Gazpacho
Sandwich: Milano salami, Chilli pecorino, Spicy peach relish + tomato
Day 1221 Do you prefer shivering or sweating?
It’s been nothing but peaceful this morning. I love this weather. I can’t say i’m fully taking advantage of it but i’m enjoying the little things. Waking up to blue skies is probably the biggest joy that summer brings. I hop out of bed with joy rather than cocooning myself in my duvet trying to convince myself that it’s not time to wake up yet.
Salads:
Aubergine + black lentil curry
Coconut + sweet chilli rice
Pasta salad with salted ricotta
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1220 Stop putting your silver in my nest
Humans love to accumulate stuff. Hoarding isn’t just a human trait, it occurs in other species too, like birds. Some sapiens accumulate items well beyond their needs, this is when it becomes a problem, many don’t see it as such. It becomes a real issue when one human likes to collect and another in the household enjoys a space with less items. It becomes truly aggravating when said hoarder doesn’t reside in the house where their shite is stored, stealing space and peace of mind from another. If you were a magpie maybe i’d excuse this behaviour, but you’re not.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry with roast squash
Crispy shallot + tofu rice
Spring greens, tomato + basil pasta
Sandwich: Parma ham, Manchego cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
Soup: Chilled gazpacho
Day 1219 Seller Sunday
Yes i’ve been in the sun and I got kissed by the rays, more like smothered. I was doing up wheeler dealer at a car boot and it was quite enjoyable as a Sunday past time. Good thing I had fun because I still have a ton stuff to shift. Now it’s Monday morning, one must realign the mind and put the brain into deli mode. Here’s to a productive week ahead.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Lemon + chilli rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Chilled Gazpacho