I got stuck under a tree in 100% precipitation. I loved it! My dog got soaked and my new fringe was an absolute mess but I had a grand time! While I’ve been typing my dog let one rip and the smell is horrendous. Thanks Moose…
Salads of the day:
Ginger + turmeric roast cauliflower with split peas
Chicken ragu rice
Squash + rosemary pasta
Soup of the day: Roast aubergine · potato + basil
It should rain all weekend. This means movies all day and a muddy dog in the evening. My favourite! This week has been an emotional roller coaster. So many debates and discussions over some of the biggest political circumstances of the 21st century. I hope next week is a little more light weight!!
Salads of the day:
Med veg + lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Pea · basil + tomato pasta
Soup of the day: Cauliflower · turmeric + chilli
Another day, another slay. It’s June people! Honestly I may as well start Christmas shopping. I think it’s gonna rain soon which is much needed the common is dusty!
Salads of the day:
5 spiced roast squash with aduki beans
Fattoush with feta
Roast vegetable ragu pasta
Soup of the day: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato
Sandwich of the day: Fennel salami, Tortas de barros, Spicy peach relish + tomato
It’s on it’s way, the best movie night ever. 2 kg of popcorn, 1.5kg nacho’s, dips, candyfloss, toffee popcorn and a popcorn tin. This is why I love online shopping, you can’t buy that in a shop!! Scott’s Cinema if you’re interested (you’re welcome).
Salads of the day:
Broccoli + spinach pesto pasta (contains cashews)
Chicken ragu potato salad
Soup of the day: Tuscan tomato
Last night after working 12 hours I went home and cut a fringe. This was a bad idea. I have curly hair, which means when it dries i have a small afro on my forehead. I look like a show poodle. So i’d like to announce that I have signed up for crufts 2021 for best in show. Woof woof… #badhairdontcare
Salads of the day:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Crab stick noodle salad
Red pepper + tomato pasta
Sandwich of the day: Wagyu beef salami, Swiss cheese, chilli jam + tomato
So is this the new normal? I managed to find a quiet spot on the common this weekend by the time I left there was a sea of people in the main fields. You wouldn’t guess there was anything wrong. However restaurants are still closed and I have some vouchers I wanted to cash in but a pandemic wasn’t in the T&C’s so are they still valid??
Salads of the day:
Thai green curry + black eyed beans
Edamame + crispy shallot rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup of the day: Gazpacho
I believe last night was the last clap for the NHS, going forward instead of clapping I think we should just be more grateful and remember how lucky we are that the system exists. I watched a video about how much health care costs in America and I was shocked it’s insane! So thank you.
Salads of the day:
Veggie chickpea curry
Pasta e fagioli
Soup of the day: Tomato · bean + parsley
My package came!!! I know you all care so much. Today I have a positively fierce manicure…on one hand. I’m starting a trend. Also just so you know we are accepting reusable cups because, well, the destruction of the environment will kill us faster than COVID! #leangreenkillingmachine
Salads of the day:
Paprika white bean with aubergine
Miso rice noodles
Squash · tomato + rosemary pasta
I’ve been anticipating a package for a month now. I stare out the window everyday hoping Royal Mail will request a signature, and a box will be handed to me. What is it i’m waiting for? A polygel nail kit. While some paint, knit, sew or read I like to spend my time doing nails. I find it therapeutic don’t judge until you tried it.
Salads of the day:
Roast pepper + black eyed beans in black bean sauce
Nicoise style salad with crab sticks
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Sandwich of the day:
Coppa ham, peppercorn pecorino, onion relish + tomato
I had a lovely weekend but I did get sun-burn so I look like a clown! There was outrage about this Dominic Cummings fella, what do you think? I’m split personally because in reality everyone has been a hypocrite at one point in their life.
Sandwich of the day: Lemon roasted pulled chicken with swiss cheese and red onion
Salads of the day: Indian spiced chickpea veggie curry · Harissa + sweetcorn rice · Broccoli garlic + chilli pasta
Typical. The weekend I decide I want to sit in the park with my dog and a few beers the weather turns. Lucky I don’t believe in coincidences. Sorry all, but we will be closed on the bank holiday Monday so you will have to cook for yourselves, don’t worry Jamie Oliver has plenty cookbooks!
Soup of the day: Aubergine + tomato
Salads of the day : Sausage + pea ragu with Fregola · Med veg + lentils
If there isn’t a spike in the next 2 weeks I will get really suspicious because there is NO social distancing happening. People may as well be sharing straws at this point... I’m not a conspiracy theorist and I’m not a scientist but this global lock down doesn’t sit well with me.
-Thai spiced roast squash and aduli beans
-Edamame + crispy shallot rice
-Roasted pepper and cashew pasta
Don’t come in and tell me ‘it’s lovely weather out there!’ I can’t leave, are you trying to make me sad? Evil customers…on the other hand, I have ginger blood a little ray of sunshine and I burn. so yeah lovely weather isn’t it!!
Salads of the day: Chickpeas + golden roots with spicy lime pickle + coriander dressing · Bacon + leek pasta
Sometimes the deli feels like my living room. A stranger will come in, I put the kettle on and we have a natter…I mean there’s more to my job than that! Some of my OG’s are coming back in maybe normality will return sooner than we thought?
Salads of the day: Roast pepper + tomato ragu with lentils · Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup of the day: GAZPACHO!!
Yesterday we took our diesel Ford Ranger through the ULEZ in central London. 15 minutes from Hyde park to the beigel shop in brick lane. Bliss. One of the busiest cities in the world? you could of fooled me.
Soup of the day: Tuscan tomato + basil
Salads of the day: Roast cauliflower + chickpea with coconut + turmeric · 4 cheese + broccoli pasta
TGIF WHOOO!! For some everyday is a Friday, for me it’s a god send! It’s been a great week at the deli the community has been in chipper spirits… and they they come into the shop and I manage to ruin that feeling! It’s kind of my party trick, you’re welcome.
Salads of the day: Turkish spiced aubergine + Kidney bean stew · Squash, rosemary + garlic rice · Spinach potato + paneer curry
Soup of the day: Spicy Tomato
Sometimes I sit and contemplate the world today, we’re told about strong economies, ecological changes and solid infrastructure. It all seems a bit of a myth right now. Something’s not right I can’t put my finger on it. Would you take the vaccine?
Salads of the day Med veg + green lentil · Sausage + herb rice
Pasta of the day: Roast vegetable ragu
Sandwich of the day: Prosciutto cotto, Blue cheese cream, onion relish + tomato
Once again late! My attendance score is going down real fast! We have an absolute spread today and we have 80’s music blazing out the shop… Life’s good.
Soup of the Day: Broccoli · spinach + potato
Salads of the day: Indian spiced chickpea curry · Cream of courgette pasta
Hello fans, so sorry for the late post today I lost track of time (haven’t we all) I’ve had a couple customers ask what I made of the Boris Johnson speech. I didn’t watch it. Why would I? I didn’t vote for him. #notmypresident. Here’s my update: nothing has changed, there’s still a pandemic and we have PPE… Pasta, potatoes and eggs.
Soup of the day: Indian spiced tomato
Salads of the day: Rice noodle salad with five spice tofu · Rainbow rice · chicken + chorizo pasta
Well the weather’s changed!! I had a great bank holiday weekend, watching classic movies and trash telly and there is no guilty watching while in lockdown because there’s nothing else to do!! Fun Fact: When you watch that many ‘real’ housewives episodes you can actually feel your brain cells dissolve..
Soup of the day: Sweet potato + lentils with harissa + cumin
Salads of the day: Paprika beans with red peppers · Asparagus pesto pasta (contains cashews)