What an intense morning but very positive. It’s starting to feel a little more like Christmas, our family is starting to make plans and all the talk of our festive fun is making my child heart warm up. I swear i’m not a grinch it’s just tough to sift through all the capitalism and remember what Christmas is all about.
Salads:
Ginger + turmeric chickpea curry
Mushroom + tomato pasta
Soup: Spiced vegetable
What miserable weather. I opened the blinds this morning and it was still dark, I thought I woke up an hour early! I’m feeling good this morning, yesterday’s shift was a total success and gave me some validation that I needed. I will not let today’s weather be pathetic fallacy.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Veggie pasta bake
Soup: Thai coconut beans
I am lacking sleep. I have been this whole weekend but we’re pushing through. Well, I am. Young Frank is out injured and AA is having a sinus situation so i’m flying solo on this Monday. This being said I can’t stop and chat because we still have a crowd to feed!
Salads:
Thai coconut curry
Miso + tofu rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced parsnip
Sandwich: Chicken, sausage, cheddar, cranberry sauce, mustard + red onion
It’s the deli Christmas party tonight and the set up is in full swing. Arts and crafts is so underrated. Do you remember in school when you’d make the ugliest pasta necklace but you made it so it was the most exquisite piece of jewellery you’ve ever seen? Here’s a tip, if you miss the old days try and recreate them, we all know growing up is overrated!
Salads:
Med veg pinto beans
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Milano salami, Manchego cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I’ll be honest (so unlike me) i’m just not feeling festive. I think it’s because I didn’t get an advent calendar this year. Christmas gets less and less special, seems like more of a chore. It gets revitalised when you have kids but I have Moose and I don’t think he cares about Santa. Plus this year, with the current state of the world, I just don’t have much optimism for the new year.
Salads:
Chickpea curry
Ginger + lemon rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced tomato + potato
I’ve spent my morning doing arts and crafts. Working with invisible string is tough, even with my 20 20 vision! I’m happy with the progress i’ve made but there’s a whole lot more to do. I’ve started my Basilisk (which turns out many people don’t know what this is) and next up are my acceptance letters…can you tell what the theme of my party is??
Salads:
Braised brown lentils
Sweet chilli + ginger rice
Roast squash, spinach + sunflower seed pesto pasta
Soup: Spiced rosecoco bean
Sandwich: Speck ham, Provola, Jalapeno relish + tomato
Our sandwich lady is bidding farewell to a friend so I am on my own this lunch. Mother will probably come out from her lair to assist but I’m perfectly content with being overwhelmed by sandwiches. The adrenaline rush is purer than the stuff you sniffed on Saturday i’ll tell ya that. There will be no snow in this house.
Salads:
Roast squash + split pea
Garlic + lemon rice
Courgette, tomato + rosemary pasta
Soup: Smokey tomato
While many were on the eggnog this weekend I was in nature. Away from the mayhem that people palm off as festive fun. Lego, movies, too many chocolates, wholesome shit. So when Monday rolls around and the regrets of the uncouth behaviour at the office Christmas party is shared at the counter all I can do is sip my black coffee and be grateful that the downside to my vice is that my living rooms smells of oregano.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Croutoned cheesy bake
Soup: Coconut + sweet potato
Sandwich: Milano salami, Smoked mozzarella, tomato + spicy peach relish
Another Friday rolls around and everyone seems merrily hungover. Christmas parties are in full swing which at first seemed a bit premature but December is flying by! Before you know it Santa will be shimmying down your chimney, that or the local crackhead will break in through your window. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.
Salads:
Chickpea + sweet potato curry
Rainbow rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup: Five spiced bean
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, brie, chilli relish + tomato
We’re missing a member of the squad today so i’ll be putting in a shift on the counter. I woke up this morning slightly disorientated but what I like about my brain is that as soon as I registered the information that we would be a player down my mind went into fight mode. We’re gonna smash this shift or we’re going to crash and burn…either way spirits are high!
Salads:
Mexican beans
Carrot + ginger rice
Cauliflower + sunflower seed pesto pasta
Veggie pasta bake
Soup: Indian spiced vegetable
omfg i’m so not with it today. I just need to get through this shift and hope that tomorrow is a better day. I’m not hungover or anything it’s just like when your phone is bugging out so you restart it and everything is good again. Can’t wait to have the soup today…lightly spiced red lentil? my favourite!
Salads:
Aubergine + black bean in black bean sauce
Ginger + miso rice
Squash + rosemary pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced red lentil
Sandwich: Speck ham, Fontina cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
Another day in paradise, how we all doing? I’m feeling very docile today so don’t be disturbed by lack of words. I’ve spent my morning watching the birth rate of all the countries around the world, riveting stuff! Sitting at my desk sipping a bitter black coffee and 100 people have entered the game in India. Welcome and good luck!
Salads:
Black lentil curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Roast squash + rosemary
It will be very difficult for me to be kind in the instalment because I went out into the world this weekend to do as the people do. People suck. Vermin, cretins, no decorum. Disgraceful behaviour. Watching oceans of people mindlessly buying consumeristic shite to then complain about capitalism and injustice. Happy Monday…
Salads:
Beetroot goulash
Leek + dill rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Polenta croutons + mushroom bake
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Provola cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I’m working the counter today, i’m revved up and ready to go. I’m a bit of a grinch to most people because for me Christmas is a wholesome time of year and I hate how much people are encouraged to spend a pretty penny on festive fun. All I need is my Mothers cooking and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Ho ho hoe…
Salads:
Braised chickpeas + med veg
Rosemary + lemon rice
Tomato + french bean pasta
Soup: Cauliflower + turmeric
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Asiago cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
What an intense morning of conversation. Depression, religion, digestion are just some of the topics that have been discussed on this freezing day. I just can’t stop myself from getting involved in juicy conversation. Mother penalises me endlessly but even today she was too enticed by the discussions. It’s not even midday and i’m already pooped!
Salads:
Indian spiced cauliflower + lentils
Ginger + turmeric rice
Courgette, tomato + basil pasta
Soup: Spiced parsnip + potato
Sandwich: Pastrami beef, Asiago cheese, Jalapeno relish + tomato
I just made myself a sandwich on a ficelle. It’s like a super skinny baguette. I basically just made a skinny scooby snack and it has brightened up my day i’ll tell ya. A wise wizard told me to appreciate the small wins in my day rather than dwell on the series on unfortunate events that usually prevails. I’ll be testing out this wisdom to see if it will improve my mood on a day to day basis.
Salads:
Five spiced aduki beans
Lemon + ginger rice
Paprika roasted squash ragu pasta
Soup: Thai spiced vegetables
I have spent the morning trying to compose an email to my property mangers that doesn’t consist of swearing and insults. The British love to complain, I like to find solutions. However when I feel I have royally shafted I take great offence and go on a war path. I’ll criticise every facet of your being until you come to the realisation that you are the problem. Pattern up, pagan.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced chickpeas
Sumac + preserved lemon rice
Leek, Black olive + tomato pasta
Cauliflower + potato bake
Soup: Velvet mushroom
Sandwich: Sausage, Pecorino cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I swear the deli is a simulation. I genuinely feel like I’ve made my own sitcom that I get to live in and it distracts me from the tribulations that life likes to throw at me. I think I dedicate so much of myself to the deli as a way of procrastination. Either way I’m knee deep in this series and I can’t wait to see what the season finale has in store.
Salads:
Thai coconut curry with sweet potato
Miso + crispy shallot rice
Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta
Med veg lentils
Soup: Indian spiced vegetables
Sandwich: Chorizo, Chilli pecorino, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I’m so excited to end this week. This will be my 7th good day in a row and i’m hoping it will go in my favour. I’ve learnt to like Friday’s, for many they’re the start to the weekend but for me it’s the hardest day of the week. Like an athlete on game day I have a schedule I like to follow to give me the best chances of success. Lucky socks and all.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Spinach + herb rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Indian spiced parsnip + tomato
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Cheddar, Chilli relish + tomato
I’m wishing for a busy day i’m quite tired so i’d like to just knuckle down and get through the working day. I’ve just had an impromptu visit from my brother who attempted to acquire some of the Anya Hindmarch x UNIQLO collab and it had already sold out after 15 mins of the store being open. Cosy living is more important that cost of living.
Salads:
Roast pepper + white bean
Smoked sweet pepper rice
Courgette, tomato + oregano
Soup: Mushroom + tomato
Sandwich: Roast lamb, Goats cheese, Tomato, Dill pickles + pickled red onion