The boycott worked. McDonalds has announced that they will be buying back their Israeli franchises after seeing a major drop in sales. It’s easy to feel like an ant in this world, a pin prick, ‘my vote doesn’t matter’ but there is power in numbers. You just have to vote with your wallet. If you don’t want to pay £4.50 for a flat white, don’t. Your hands aren’t tied, you’ve just been made to think that they are.
Salads:
Aubergine + chickpea curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Leek, black olive + tomato pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
I sometimes wish I could be part of the herd, to look at the surface and be content but my brain just doesn’t work that way. I’m sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable, i’m just inquisitive and if you’re not I should respect that. So while i’m here having an existential crisis you can rest easy and i’m a little envious of that. Sweet dreams little lamb.
Salads:
Thai roasted squash + black bean
Edamame + miso rice
Chicken ragu pasta
Mediterranean braised beans + salted ricotta
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, cheddar cheese, Tomato relish, Mustard + tomato
The problem with today’s generation is that they’ve been desensitised. They scroll mindlessly on social media absorbing twisted ideals and bite sized morality, they (supposedly) have no concept of the real world. My lack of sensation comes from the deli. This uncensored, unfiltered constant stream of people is an app I can’t delete, a video game I can’t switch off. Covid killed an buried any hope for humanity that I had and whenever I try to pursue optimism, my day to day conversations remind me why i’m a cynic. Happy hump day.
Salads:
White bean + roast peppers
Rosemary + lemon rice
Broccoli, pea + spinach pasta
Soup: Indian spiced tomato + lentil
I’m back in the sandwich section which is not where I belong but it’s where I feel most comfortable. I love making sandwiches because they don’t make conversation about menial life occurrences. I love making sandwiches because they are delicious and consistent even if the comprise of only two ingredients. I love making sandwiches because they are a people-less environment.
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Braised potato with sausage + ham ragu
Soup: Bean, roast peppers + tomato
Sandwich: Chorizo, Raclette, Chilli relish + tomato
Who’s ready for a deli free long weekend? MEEEEEE! Sad for some, but the deli will not be open for the bank holiday weekend, mama needs some rest, peace of mind and trees (of all kinds). Even if your not religious you should be grateful for the Christianity in this country because it’s given us 2 days extra holiday! Pro’s and con’s.
Salads:
Mexican beans
Spiced rice
Tomato, basil + french bean pasta
Braised chickpea
Soup: Sweet potato + ginger
I woke up an hour late today and I was having a nightmare, is a nightmare a nightmare if it commences when the sun has risen? Is that a daymare? But anyway, it’s been a full throttle morning and I have little time to spare which is jarring because some of my favourite characters have made appearances this morning. I’ll be in East London this eve trying to find peace in beigel’s and theology debates.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced lentils
Rainbow rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Roast pepper + tomato
First day of working the counter went down a treat! One thing i’m highly appreciative of about my workplace is that my friends can come in and visit. I could be having a piss poor day then randomly one friendly face will walk in and I get a little ray of sunshine to counter the drizzle of the general population. Shout out to the mandem for providing sanity in this insane institution.
Salads:
Med veg chickpea
Roast pepper rice
Sausage + ham ragu pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato + basil
It’s a short week for the deli and we are Frankieless. You will have to endure my counter service which is quite different. I’m not interested in small talk, I won’t blow smoke up your hind quarters and I have no chill. I’m prone to offending people but the best way to avoid this sensation is to not talk to me. Maybe I should put a sign on the door ‘warning, don’t touch the dog, she bites’.
Salads:
Five spiced aduki bean + aubergine
Crispy tofu rice
Roast pepper + tomato pasta
Soup: Indian spiced vegetable
Sandwich: Milano salami, Fontina cheese, jalapeno relish + tomato
I was so overstimulated yesterday. It was debate after debate but I was loving it. The lunch rush pushed me over the edge and I was a shell of a person at 2pm but somehow I managed to claw back my energy and I went on a walk with my boy. Another surge of energy hit me and I just decided to run around the park like a child. I’m that weirdo in the park your parents warned you about! Here’s to a hyper weekend.
Salads:
Braised cauliflower + chickpea
Spinach + herb rice
Leek, black olive + tomato
Soup: Broccoli, potato + turmeric
I’m in office mode today. I have Sky on the landline and OVO on a chat page. I’m always surprised when a service provider provides a good customer service, isn’t that crazy? Sky for example, i’ve always received a good customer service and they accept blame when their services haven’t been up to scratch but that is how it should be so why are I give them kudos? Now you’re rewarded for doing the bare minimum and we wonder why the world is going to pot?
Salads:
Ginger + turmeric split peas
Peshwari rice (turmeric, coconut + sultana)
Cauliflower + pumpkin seed pesto pasta
Soup: Mild vegetable madras
Sandwich: Garlic salami, Provola cheese, Spicy peach relish + tomato
I’m a petty deli girl, of course when you try to make a snide comment about my dog i’m going to answer you with the same snide tone. I’m a petty deli girl, of course if you try and infer that salami and ham are the same thing i’m going to look at you as if you’ve told me the earth is flat. I’m a petty deli girl, of course if you try and make a joke about being sweet enough when asked about sugar in your tea i’m going to sigh and sarcastically say ‘good one’.
Salads:
Med veg lentils
Lemon + garlic rice
Baked pasta
Lightly spiced paneer curry
Soup: Indian spiced lentils
I’m so excited for my evening today, i’m dining with the gyaldem suga! Even though i’m a chatterbox from 9-5 the convo doesn’t slap the same as with my people. I don’t have to explain my train of thought, they just get me. It can be a struggle talking to the general population sometimes as it seems my way of looking at things is a little to ‘critical’ for the average joe.
Salads:
Coconut curry with squash + sweet potato
Miso + soy rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Tuscan tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Fontina cheese, chilli relish + tomato
This is turning into one busy month for me. There I was living my little recluse lifestyle and now I have social engagements for the rest of March! The funny part is i’m really enjoying it. It might be a coping mechanism for certain main characters that are MIA but nevertheless i’m enjoying the lifestyle change. I can’t wait for the rest of my week!
Salads:
Chilli non carne
Spinach + herb rice
Broccoli, chilli + garlic pasta
Braised sausage + ham ragu with polenta croutons
Soup: Turmeric roasted cauliflower + potato
My mind, body and soul was exhausted yesterday, I was a shell of a human by the time I made it to my sofa. I don’t like to make plans in advance because I never know what my day will have in stall for me but it seems I have another busy 7 days ahead of me which usually would make me anxious but i’m kind of loving the stress of a social life. Burn out incoming.
Salads:
Pinto beans + paprika peppers
Ginger, sweet chilli + spring onion rice
Roast artichoke, tomato + basil pasta
Sandwich: Fennel salami, Pecorino cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I will be facing the people on my lonesome this lunchtime and i’m geared up and ready to go! It’s my little taste of Sparta except in this kingdom it’s unlikely that Gerard Butler will be kicking me into oblivion, Mother will be taking his place most probably. Strangely i’m in high spirits for what is set to be a testing rush.
Salads:
Moroccan spiced chickpea + cauliflower
Sumac + chives rice
Mushroom ragu pasta
Soup: Indian spiced lentils
This morning has been idyllic, especially compared to yesterday. It’s been a steam of some of my favourite people and the mood has just been immaculate. What’s hilarious is that today in particular many have concluded their conversations by appreciating the deli vibes but what they don’t know is Mother is red with rage because she’s not the biggest fan of…well…conversation. What can you do? One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter.
Salads:
Med veg white bean
Lemon spiced rice
Sausage + ham pasta
Soup: Velvet mushroom
Sandwich: Cumberland sausage, Cheddar cheese, Red onion relish + tomato
This morning was simply chaotic. I woke up late, moose was sick, it’s pissing down yet somehow i’ve managed to claw back my morning and things are going relatively smoothly thus far! This whole week is set to be a little intense but it’s refreshing as I don’t feel i’ve had a stress test in a while (with work at least) so i’m oddly looking forward to the pressure.
Salads:
Black lentil curry
Ginger + turmeric rice
Cauliflower + cashew pesto pasta
Soup: Lightly spiced chickpea + coconut
It felt like a long weekend as my sleeping pattern was all over the place but i’m in a chipper mood this morning. I’m working the counter today and i’m quite excited as I haven’t had to face the rush in a while. It’s going to be a long day and by the looks of it a stressful week but i’m just going to take it one hour at a time and pray for a good outcome.
Salads:
Chickpea + coconut curry
Seaweed + ginger rice
Tomato, basil + french bean pasta
Soup: Sweetcorn, ginger + tomato
Sandwich: Speck ham, Provola cheese, Chilli relish + tomato
I was under Dragon’s spell yesterday. I find comfort in stress, it’s my default mindset and I work best under pressure but yesterday I found peace in serenity. Few words were passed between us but the room was filled with a warm ambience a feeling of tranquillity and content. Your radiance will never cease to amaze me and I can’t begin to thank you for the effortless reassurance you bring to my life.
Salads:
Black bean + roast squash
Ginger + spring onion rice
Sausage, ham + mushroom pasta
Soup: Spiced red lentil
Sandwich: Parma ham, Manchego cheese, spicy peach relish + tomato
I have had another morning of pure natter and I have left myself no time to sit here and ponder about an amusing tale to tell. This isn’t amusing but I think that Eurovision is spinless for not penalising Israel more for their disgraceful lyrics. If Russia weren’t allowed to compete then they shouldn’t either. Period.
Salads:
Braised pinto beans + mushroom
Rosemary + garlic rice
Smokey aubergine + tomato pasta
Soup: Squash, carrot + orange