Turkey Day!

Hope everyone enjoyed their "Turkey Day Feast". We had a blast being with our family and playing games together...We have received some great comments and we appreciate the feed back, so thank you. Remember we want to hear everything, yes the good stuff is great but if there is something that you were not happy with please let us know. "The Soup King" wants everyone to feel good when they leave our home away from home.

The little ones and I will be venturing back on Monday from Pennsylvania. I am finally bringing my portraits with me to hang in the store. "The Soup King" would prefer to keep them at home but they are so beautiful I want to share them with everyone!! Besides, that is where I spend most of my time now so I should get to enjoy my portraits, don't you think?

The web site is up and running but not complete. We should have everything functional within a few weeks. Stay tuned for the next set of news!!!!!

The New Photo

Ok, so don't mind the photo down below!!! I am not a very good photographer....The oldest of the little ones will fix that in the morning!!!!

Saturday, 11-5????

Well we were suppose to close at 5pm today. Not likely!!! "The Soup King" was open til at least 7:30pm.(Well, that's close to when I left with all of the little ones!) I was out and about with soccer and voice performances today so I did not hit the store til 4pm or so......,Dishes were piled everywhere! Another busy day? "The Soup King" was a little taken back by how steady it was. So, by 7:30 he was still serving people. A nurse from the hospital came in to pick up food for her unit for the night shift. I can see us open all night before we get done!!!!!!

The second batch of Chili is just about done, yet another broth is on its way, and he his still working!!!!!! Broccoli and Cheddar will be added to the menu after Turkey Day if i forgot to mention it before....Of course baking occurs every night!!!!! Cookies, brownies, rice pudding, more cookies! At least I stopped eating the cookies. Maybe I will get skinny now.

Sunday brings the adventure of picking up four puppies to take back to PA with us on Tuesday....yes, all four of them. I will not be at the store very long anyway, lots of baking before I leave....in addition to all of that fun stuff I need to make a strawberry cake with strawberry icing for "The Soup King" because his birthday is Monday. What an odd cake!!!!! But he likes it. I do have to say that I feel bad leaving him with the store since we have only been up and running for two weeks. I just miss my family so much!

It is 11:30 and "The Soup King" is still cookin'. I am done my baking for the evening but am still working on the wash. With CCD, church, and the whole puppy thing going on tomorrow, I am ready for bed! I will keep you posted and let you know what our hours will be if "The Soup King" settles for a specific closing time!!!!! See everyone tomorrow!

The New System....

So "The Soup King" implimented the new serving system today and it seemed to go pretty well. We hired someone to help behind the counter and our new delivery guy starts on Monday. Things should move quickly then.

So I was asked why we didn't pick "The Soup Nazzi" as our name. Well, "The Soup King" never knew about "The Soup Nazzi" until his trademark attorney sent him a link to watch the episode. Besides, he likes to be original. Did I mention that he does not like to conform???? I guess we need to give a little more detail about "The Soup King" and how he got here......I will have to think about the details and fill everyone on the next entry.

The swoups are moving quickly! The New England Clam Chowder just goes out as fast as we get it ready!!!!! Potato and ham is still my favorite...Come on, yo know that you want to come in and try some of our yummy soups!

Holy People!!!!!!!

Holy people! Where did they come from? How did they know? Can we please them all? Sooner or later we will know!

I have to say that "The Soup King" needs to not leave the building! It was just amazing today. People were lined up every where. The phone was ringing off the hook....I never got to my fax, so sorry!!!! Tomorrow is a new day! Most people were patient because they could see that we were taken by storm. Of course there is always one or two who are not so nice. I take it personally. I guess that is something that I have to learn to get over and get over it quickly!

So it started out relatively reasonable, then "The Soup King" went MIA with deliveries and everyone just came in!!!!! The line was out the door and everyone wanted soup now! How do you do "soup now!" for fifty plus people? Everyone wanted something different bread and more bread! Oh my!!!! And during this chaotic episode my eye swells up like someone punched me in the face! What else could possibly go wrong? Well, let me tell you! Deliveries, he is not here yet, "I am not happy" So free lunch it is...All I can say people, is "learning curve!" So, we now have a system implemented for tomorrow so hopefully everyone comes again. We will serve you with style and order....

Now the question is how much soup do we have in stock since we haven't been able to cook for two days???? Who knew that so many people would want soup! We all just need to take a breath and move forward! Can we fast forward so I can go to PA just so I can get some sleep?????(hee-hee)

Off to bake again! Stop in for some interesting events at your neighborly "Soup King", where we are serious about our soup but not our art!

Yes We Are Open.....

Yes we are open and ready to serve. When I say we are still working on our "soft opening" that is because our merchandiser is still MIA! Plus we still have a few kinks to workout behind the counter. We are getting there!

So "The Soup King" is ready to present his Lentil soup....He has lots of different things in the works. I have never seen him so excited about anything like this before!!!! The more he talks to people that come in about soups, the more he thinks about what he can do with a simple soup! Just wait and see what the holidays bring...

What To Do????

So we are a working family now. We all get up early(except "The Soup King"). The little ones go to school and the adults go to "The Soup King". The little ones come home from school and go to "The Soup King". Everyone does everything. We all work together. In fact, they even argue over who is going to get to do what job for the day. No one has really complained, except one. Our 13 year old boy is not happy about this working thing......"Is this all we are going to do now", the boy asks. Mother responds, "Why yes, son. This is what it is like to be an adult, you work almost everyday." The boy is not happy. I guess he falls into that stereo type for today's generation of "give me what I want but don't make me work for it." Well, he is in for a lot of surprises! "The Soup King" wants all of his little ones to know and experience what "hard work" is, it will help them appreciate life around them. Trust me, we don't always like coming home smelling like soup but it really isn't that bad. We meet new people, we learn new things, its fun. Well it is if you make it fun. I think it should be that way with any job. It is what you make it.

I do have to say that after all the baking and running I am looking forward to my journey home for Turkey Day! We are venturing home with five dogs and four children. I am delivering puppies to my nephew who has asked for a dog since the age of three! His mother has finally won that battle! The other puppies are for a friend and of course we have our own precious "Dollar" to travel with us. We are not sure if the cat is up for the trip yet. "The Soup King" is not happy about my scheduled departure. He will remain in Sarasota with "The Boy", working and turning out more soups. "Grammy" (The Soup King's" mother will be here with them to help work and to help celebrate Turkey Day. They should be just fine! Besides, I miss my "Daddy" and the rest of my family!!!

Back to the soups! "The Soup King" will be making his Lentil soup for this weeks special! Should be yummy! Remember to ask for a taste of everything we have to offer, then again it might make your choice a little harder! Please keep the suggestion coming for soups that you would like to taste. We love trying something new.

Monday brings the beginning of our second week and i am eager to see what we will encounter! I'm sure it will be a lot of smiling faces and full bellies! I will keep you posted!

What About the Sign?

Well, the "Grand Opening" sign did not make it out front yet. We are still waiting for a a few necessary items to make our store complete. Today brought some interesting statements from our guests. One was a very nice suggestion to help us along, which we welcome with open arms. Two were not so nice, and I was not sure how to react. I would like to stress that "The Soup King" is interested in making sure that everyone is satisfied, and if there are any issues please let us know so we can correct whatever that issue may be. We are utilizing our learning curve over the next few weeks, please be patient and remember we are new to the restaurant business! "The Soup King" would really like to rise above just the average take out place. We are trying to provide a service and a quality of food that "The Soup King" would expect himself. With a little more experience and time under our belts we hope to achieve just that.

"The Soup King" Has Arrived!!!!

Let's just say that we are ready to go! All of "The Soup King's" soups are ready. We still have a few little things that are lingering but by next week we will be on a roll! Today was impressive. I was surprised at the rush since we have yet to hang our "Grand Opening" sign!

The family is a little tired, well, me and a few little ones. Everyone else is eager to move forward and to see what is ahead for "The Soup King". Let's see how a Saturday goes!!!!!

So, come on in. You can sample all of our soups before you make your choice.....I am torn between the New England Clam Chowder abd the Potato and Ham! Of course the Chili Rocks! So, look for us, we will be waiting to meet you! See you soon!

So Close.....

"The Soup King" is only two soups away from completing the menu! The New England Clam Chowder will be ready for Thursday and so is the Classic Chicken Noodle!!!!! "The Soup King" had many rave reviews over his soups, we like to hear what you have to say.....Everyone is working hard chopping and dicing so that we can make "The Soup King's" deadline. I just wish the weather would cool down!!!! Sticky hot is not for me!

We are definitely learning things as we go along, like potatoes are slippery little suckers when wet and peeling! I feel like I have learned to juggle fresh veggies. Who knew I would pick up such skills!

"The Soup King" is still handling all of his other business responsiblities....I just hope he isn't planning any travels any time soon!!! He really needs to be around to make things flow. After all, he is "The King"!

I will say that "The Soup King" is thrilled to finally unlock his doors! He just wants everyone to have soup and to fall in love with it! He is just having a great time making all of his broths, telling everyone about them and how they are all fresh and his very own! "Not bagged or processed" he told one customer, "we chop our veggies here!". He is very proud of that. He loves his food and really enjoys a well prepared meal, so he wants that for everyone that walks through his door. "I wouldn't expect anyone to accept less than I do", so know you will get the best!


Well, off to bake the fresh deserts! I see and smell chocolate chip cookies in me sleep. I guess that is a good thing!

More Soups and More Soups!!! They Just Keep Coming!

So the Chili was great today, but the Potato and Ham Soup was out of this world!!!! Just incredible. Wednesday will bring "The Soup King's" Tomato Basil and a kick butt Vegetarian Vegetable Soup. By Friday we will be ready to please all the taste buds that walk through our door. The breads are in the Italian cookies are on their way! Get ready...."The Soup King" is coming!!!!!!

Oh My!!!!!!

Well, a soft opening it is! "The Soup King" is working hard at pumping out his soups...the only problem we have is that his sense of smell is a little off so today we had "Spicy Chicken Soup"....You know, "The King's COLD Kickin' Chicken soup". We are definitely doing everything as a trial by fire. Hopefully everyone will be patient with us as we work out some kinks and get into the swing of things. It looks as though we will celebrate our "Grand Opening" this Friday. At least tomorrow we will have Chili, Potato and Ham, and Spicy Chicken soup to serve. Of course the desserts are done! The rice pudding just needs a little more sugar for my taste! Tomorrow should bring more interesting events!!!!Maybe by the opening we will have a good protocol to follow for the store. "The Soup King" has never been one for a plan so I guess I will just have to wait and see how intends to perfect his methods.

All of the little ones are having a blast! Everyone wants a job, mostly to work the cash register, NOT HAPPENING!!!!! "The Soup King's" mom is working hard in the kitchen with everyone! I think she is having fun....She was given a title today as Kitchen Manager! Better her than me!!!!! I am counting down to my trip home for turkey day!!!! Of course "The Soup King" would prefer us here!

We Can Open!

So, things have been crazy! I was able to go home and visit my family which I miss again desperately! We now have the entire place ready for service! The counter tops look great, sneeze guards are in, kettles are in, our chalk boards look really cool, now we are just waiting on our merchandiser. The state was out and gave us the go ahead today! We are cookin' now! We are making our Southwestern Black Bean Soup along with yummy cookies and brownies for a local soccer club to help with their fundraiser. So this will be our first "public appearance", and I am really excited..."The Soup King", well he just wants to get to his cooking! He has waited a long time to get to this point. It looks like we will have a soft opening on November 10Th and our "Grand Opening" on November 17Th. Our shirts and hats look really cool. "The Soup King" has already come up with a great idea for his next set of shirts! All of the little ones can't wait to get their job assignments. The funniest part about this whole adventure is that the youngest of the group wants to take care of everything, cooking, cleaning, counter service...you name it, he wants to do it! I hope that everyone will come and join us on this fun ride in our lives! "The Soup King" always says, "live for today, tomorrow was never promised to you!", so here we go!