north st. deli

Fast · Fresh · Delicious

Day 243 Am I?

So apparently I have a weird vibe, which I should take as a compliment because ‘you have to have a certain amount of charisma to pull off the weird vibe’ I love our morning chats they fill me with such confidence…I know I can be questionable but I don’t think I have a weird vibe. Your mum has a weird vibe!

Salads:

Chilli non carne

herbed rice

Roast pepper · rosemary + marjoram

Soup: Roast squash + sweet potato

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Fontina cheese, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 242 and a good morning to you

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of the birds…must be nice. This morning I woke up to the sound of an inebriated man swearing. When I left my house he was passed out on the floor surrounded by police…oh what a beautiful morning!

Salads:

Roast pepper · green lentil + aubergine

Sun-dried tomato + olive rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Mild Indian spiced lentil

Day 241 I made a video

Okay people, here goes nothing. I have uploaded the first tutorial on how to make the deli food at home. I will warm you, it’s not safe for work but never the less it’s out there so…enjoy?

Salads:

Roast cauliflower + red lentil dahl

Wakame seaweed rice

Roast chicken ragu pasta

Beetroot · lentil + feta panzanella

Soup: Thai spiced cauliflower + tomato

Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Provola cheese, apple + ale chutney + tomato

Day 240 I want claws

With nail salons back open i’m seeing some absolute works of art come through the door and i’m jealous. There I said it. If I had my way i’d have 2 inch claws painted garish colours with little rhinestones, but no. I can’t because i’d slam them in cupboard doors and get them caught in the coffee machine and that’s just painful. So conservative nails will have to do…woe is me.

Salads:

Moroccan spied lentils

Rainbow rice

Fregola with roast squash

Soup: Broccoli · potato + spinach

Sandwich: Chorizo, scamorza (smoked mozzarella), Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 239 Riding solo

I love my own company. Last night I got a pizza from Pizza Pilgrims and sat in front of Queen Lizzie’s house to watch the sun go down while listening to a nurse tell UK column that the vaccines aren’t being scrutinised and monitored in the same format that other vaccines are. It was divine.

Salads:

White bean + roast peppers

Spinach · garlic + rosemary rice

Courgette · tomato + basil pasta

Chicken + bacon potato salad

Soup: Tuscan Tomato

Day 238 simple

I had instant noodles last night, I don’t usually have anything so simple. Masterpieces like beans on toast or a bowl of cereal don’t really make an appearance in our house. I loved it, I had creamy tom yum flavour. I embellished it with crispy tofu and a soft boiled egg that was poached in an oriental braising liquid but still!

Salads:

Thai spiced black eyed beans

Soy + ginger rice

Leek · black olive + tomato pasta

Rice noodles with 5 spice tofu

Soup: Leek · cumin + sweet potato

Sandwich: Spicy salame, Manchego cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato

Day 237 Blaze it

Good morning beautiful creatures! Happy 4/20, I hope you’ve all got your supplies in to have the best day. I’ve got my lemon, cheese and gorilla glue ready! If you have no idea what i’m on about then good for you, you’re not juvenile and somewhat pathetic!

Salads:

Roast squash + mung bean

Indian aromatic rice

Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta

Vegetable ragu with polenta croutons

Soup: sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Day 236 Something to do

People actually had plans this weekend meaning today the deli has been filled with tales of the weekend. it has been BANTER CENTRAL! Which also means I haven’t had anytime to write the menu and that’s why is very late today, soz. much love xxx

Salads:

Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce

Miso rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Chickpea · ginger + lemongrass

Sandwich: Fennel salame, pecorino cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 235 Jesus take the wheel

I’m not a huge fan of the general public. They’re quite overwhelming and I get stressed out and i’ll tell you for why. People are so touchy, I say some pretty outlandish things and when I do I expect a mixed response but when i’m having a casual conversation and someone gets pressed (for lack of a better word) for no reason I just want to throw my tongs in the air and go home. Rant over.

Salads:

Split peas + med veg

Spinach + herb rice

Parma ham ragu pasta

Soup: Sweetcorn · ginger + tomato

Day 234 Foxes

So we have 2 foxes that live in our garden and last night was like a live episode of Attenborough. The male fox defended the vixen when an outsider fox tried to join the party, twas reverting! It’s now an obsession I make sure they are in their nest nearly every morning and… I’ve named them. Send help.

Salads

Tuscan beans

Artichoke + sun dried tomato rice

Roast squash + rosemary pasta

teriyaki tofu noodles

Soup: Smokey aubergine + tomato

Sandwich: Coronation chicken

Day 233 Sunny afternoon

Tonight I am going to Brixton Village to take advantage of the 50% off food! It’s been so relaxed this morning in deli I’ve had some great debates about gender and misogyny it’s just been good vibes all round!

Salads:

Thai spiced lentils

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Mushroom + tomato pasta

Mild paneer curry

Soup: Indian spiced sweet potato + lentil

Day 232 Key worker

Though my neighbours think i’m a reckless 20 year old, I was not out there with the rest of them (because I had to work late). It’s been great to nurse the hungover back to life I really feel like an essential worker!

Salads:

Green lentils with turmeric + tomato

Kimchi rice

Chicken + chorizo pasta

Super green cous cous

Soup: Spinach · cumin + potato

Sandwich: Cooked ham, Scamorza, Branston pickle + tomato

Day 231 Not as planned

My weekend did not go according to plan. Dinner on Friday got cancelled, so instead of mezze and porn star martinis I had Dishoom and green tea. On Saturday I was going to have dumplings and pretentious coffee but somehow I found myself climbing Box Hill. Such fun.

Salads:

Mexican beans

Sumac + spinach rice

Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Indian spiced lentils

Day 230 Pornstar

OMG it’s Friday alright! We have been so busy and my head is spinning! Tonight I will be trying to make cocktails for the first time ever (ignoring that one time i mixed banana milkshake and vodka) Pornstar martinis is what i’ve chosen and if it is a success the deli will do cocktail nights! (just kidding)

Salads:

Split peas with paprika roasted cauliflower

Ginger + turmeric rice

Baked veggie pasta

Chicken + bean stew with polenta

Soup: Leek · dill + potato

Sandwich: Fennel salame, pecorino cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato

Day 229 Freezing

Woke up late this morning, great start. I don’t like talking about the weather but why is it still cold? I just want a breezy spring day not a freezy one! I guess climate change is a myth! i’m joking. climate change is very real and we are all going to burn in the hell hole that is earth…Happy Thursday.

Salads:

Chilli non carne

Spinach + herb rice

Leek · roast pepper + tomato pasta

Soup: Lightly spiced lentil + tomato

Sandwich: Roast beef, Camembert cheese, onion relish, English mustard + tomato

Day 228 Lights, camera, action

I have made two videos for the deli and after watching them over and over again I decided I’m not happy with them and i’m going to start all over again. I’m so critical i’ll be surprised if I ever make a video I actually feel is good enough to publish… stay tuned!

Salads:

Thai spiced black bean + sweet potato

Edamame + crispy shallot rice

Broccoli · chilli + garlic pasta

Soup: Pumpkin · pumpkin seed + tomato

Day 227 Happy bunny

I love a bank holiday weekend. Me and the deli dog went on some great adventures. We trekked to the foreign land of Tunbridge Wells munched on macaroons and got lost in the forest. We also walked across London on a food pilgrimage. Buona Pasqua indeed!

Salads:

Moroccan spiced lentils

Cumin roasted carrot

Pumpkin · spinach + smoked garlic pasta

Polenta bake

Soup: Sweet potato · ginger + tomato

Sandwich: Mortadella ham, Provola cheese, chilli relish + tomato

Day 224 Long weekend

Thought I forgot about you? nah, I could never! Very busy morning. There’s been some great conversations and debates and I couldn’t take part in them because I am so tired I could go sleepies as i’m wriring…yay! this is going to be a fun lunch rush! Don’t forget we will be closed tomorrow and Monday!

Salads:

5 spice aduki beans with roast peppers

Miso + tofu rice

Chicken ragu pasta

Paneer potato salad

Soup: spinach · potato + paprika

Day 223 Am I sick?

Sometimes customer will ask me harmless personal questions like ‘how old are you?’ ‘do you have kids’ etc and I don’t know why but I seem to take center stage and create a whole new narrative for myself. This morning I was 26 and I had 4 kids, 2 of them are twins (detail is key) and I find it very entertaining to see how people react. Is that weird? Am I sick?

Salads:

Lightly spiced dahl with pumpkin

Indian spiced rice

Mushroom + tomato pasta

Soup: Tomato · basil + courgette

Sandwich: Roast lamb, Goats cheese, Chilli relish + tomato

Day 222 Suns out huns out

Iced coffee is flying out the door and kombucha is being chugged like beer what’s that I smell? Spring is here…Well it’s here for 3 days. Tonight I will have dinner al fresco, some cheese, a fresh salad maybe some bread. Where can I get these goodies?

Salads:

Med veg + chickpea

Harissa + sweetcorn rice

Sundried tomato · parsley + cashew pesto pasta

Soup: Broccoli + tomato