Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Menu

So we talk about funny things, silly things, and things that just seem to be going so It hought maybe I should talk about the menu thing....let you know what we have to offer....why it is really worth it to stop in and grab a bite to eat!

Let's start with our homemade soups.....on any given day we have
Potato and Ham
South Western Black Bean
Chicken Noodle
Vegetable
Tomato Basil
Split Pea with Ham (very thick)
Broccoli and Cheese
Seafood Gumbo
Sweet Chili
Cream of Chicken and Mushroom
New England Clam Chowder
Specials always change....right now we have
Homemade Mac-N-Cheese
Cold Strawberry Soup
Butternut Squash Soup

We Have great sandwiches...cold or hot pressed...
Roast Beef
Turkey Breast
Ham
BBQ Chicken
Boar's Head Ever Roast Chicken Breast
Grilled Cheese
Tuna

Our Specialty Sandwiches..
Caprese
Italian Sub with Boar's Head Meats

We have Salads of course...
Garden and Caesar
Mandarin
Chef
any with Grilled Chicken....

Yummy sweets too and chips to go along with any meal...of course we have special sweets at different times of the year.


Come on....stop in and try something yummy..call ahead to see what our specials are 941-365-7687

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Thank You to My Zen!!!!

My neighbor who is my "Zen", came to help me with everything in the store today. With everything she has going on in her life she still found time to help me!!!! I just love her so much......She is one reason that it would be hard to go back to PA.
We made all kinds of soups and a great big batch of broth today. Tomorrow I will be knocking out Cream of Chicken and Mushroom and Chicken Noodle again...

"Party Boy" has brought us a delivery guy....He starts tomorrow so we should be really good with getting orders out. we got to meet "Party Boy's" father tonight. he was very nice and hopefully is very proud of his son. He does a great job for us!
"Muscle Guy" was out today with a family emergency so we hope everything is getting better for him....."The Soup King" was about again today working on store number 2 and ideas to grow and things to make better. Can't wait to see what's ahead!

We are not going to open on Sundays!! I have finally convinced "The Soup King" that we absolutely need at least one family day! Besides, he doesn't like to get up early and I have church things on Sunday mornings!!! So check us out Monday through Saturday! We have lots going on...."Party Boy" may dance for you....

Monday, October 19, 2009

The Cold Has Arrived!

So lunch was very busy today. So they say, I took the day to regroup. Rice pudding for the store was part of that for me today. "The Soup King" ran around like crazy today working all areas of his life. Tomorrow brings a hectic day for me....restocking the store and cooking lots of soups and of course chili.

I am working on getting Winter squash out again at some point this week. I will keep you posted. More Boar's Head meats will be in the store tomorrow!!! Roast Beef, Ever Roast Chicken Breast(again) and Honey Maple Glazed Ham, my family favorite!

Hopefully we will be able to catch up for tomorrow....of course it gets cold and wow look at all the people!!!! Be patient, please remember that this is all new to me!!! I will do my best to knock out what we need tomorrow! Stop in and see...it might be a good show!

Friday, October 16, 2009

Weekend....What? Where?

So today was a busy day...lots of deliveries for now. "Muscle Guy" was not a happy camper but he took care of business anyway. "The Soup King" was out and about as well. "Party Boy" was shakin' things up in house with his dancing and singing again. We enjoyed Hairspray today....Of course Empire Records is still my favorite but we have to change things up a bit.

We made Beef Barley and it moved very quickly today. In fact all of the soups moved quickly. I guess the rain clouds worked in our favor today. Tomorrow brings more cooking....I think maybe three or four soups. I think I just want to stay in bed though. Maybe "The King" himself will have to rock it out on his own for this weekend. I need to catch up around the house.

"The Little Ones" are all hanging out...doing what they do...So Halloween is creeping up on us and so is my concert! My "Zen"(the neighbor) and I are going to see Boys II Men!! We can't wait...we need to shop for some bling so we can sing and dance like we were young and fun again!!!! We both even know all of the words to pretty much all of the songs.....It should be a blast! I will give you all the news on that after the show!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

What Next?

So "Party Boy" is working out well and he is very entertaining to boot! He gets the customers to dance and he being at the store. Ah....to be young and full of life! So he seems to like the job so far but it's only week two and its gradually getting busy again. I can't wait to see how he handles November!!!! The Soup King" was in and out today...he needs to fix the silly internet issue that we are having before I go crazy! It works, it doesn't work, it works.....very bothersome! "Muscle Guy" was only if a few hours today, things to do, people to see......I sent "Party Boy" home early and stayed today because it was steady but slow. Dinner had a fun little rush. Tomorrow will be a lite day for me....

We have a yummy Peppercorn Beef and Potato that "The Soup King" himself whipped up on the fly this past week when he was in. We also have our great Texas Chili back! We have homemade Mac-N-Cheese for the kids....no its not a soup...just an old fashion Mac-N-Cheese. Very good.....very cheesey!

Oh!! the best thing yet at The Soup King...MOVIES!!!! I get to play all of the favorites all day long!! I love it...It only took "The Soup King" 10 months to make it happen for me! He does what you ask....just figure on a long wait time. It's all good though. We had Empire Records on today and Uptown Girl, and RV...funny flicks. I can't wait to see what we watch tomorrow. Maybe Hairspray, musicals....Musical Wednesday...Who's ready to play??

Thursday, October 8, 2009

We Have Found a Name!!! (and our MENU!)

The new guy has officially been given his nickname today. "Party Boy" will entertain all who venture in....he listens to a wide variety of music and is always happy and looking to have fun. The best part about it is that he does his work at the same time! Love it!!! The new girl....I am still working on a name for her...I have to work with her a little more and then maybe it will come to me.

We have Chili again!!!! Yeah!!!! So wait....how about I list every soup.... ok her we go...
Potato and Ham
Split Pea and Ham
Cream of Chicken and Mushroom
Broccoli and Cheese
New England Clam Chowder
South Western Black Bean
Vegetable
Chicken Noodle
Sweet Chili
Tomato Basil
Seafood Gumbo
and again Strawberry Soup this week...a cold yummy treat!
Don't forget that we have sandwiches and salads too.....come on you know you want to try some of our yummy items!!

I made a Cheddar Potato for a special too but I didn't find it to be a hit. I need to find something fun and yummy for all. We do have Otis Spunkmeyer (again...its late can't spell) Double Chocolate Chip cookies this month with pink chips to help support Breast CancerResearch...2 for $1.00 can't beat it and they are awesome....stop and and take a bite!!!

"The Soup King" is returning from his business else where tomorrow. I am so tired I just want an easy day.....The Boar's Head people are coming in the morning with samples and fun stuff to look at....i am so excited!!!!

Don't forget that we are open on the weekends so stop in and visit.....we are always around. We have some info on fun things going on in the area too.. The Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl is next weekend.....There is a cool band called Swamp Donkie playing some gigs in the area...stop in and get the info for some fun!! and some soup while you are on the run.......

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

What a week....

So where to begin with the events of the week. We have Strawberry Soup!!! It's great for this hot weather! I met with the guys from Boar's Head....yeah..we will be switching to their lunch meat as soon as we can! Honey Maple Glazed ham! My Favorite!!!!! So excited about that one! We have two new team members. I am still working on nicknames for them...I guess another day or two of working with them and I should have it figured out.

"Muscle Guy" was off to play....Hope he had fun at Universal Studios!!! That's OK...I am going to Disney with the "Little Ones" one day next week..as long as it cools down a bit. "Frack" helped with the dishes tonight. "Frick" helped with the trash and "The Boy" helped out in between AIM on the computer with the ladies....He forgets that until he moves out I should be the #1 lady for him. Doesn't he realize I can make his life miserable. That is definitely one of the perks to parenthood!

I have another basket to make for another fundraiser. This one is for a Christian school...little calmer than the last one, but still fun. I also have a "Right to Life" news flash to share but the info is downstairs so ...tomorrow will have to work.

"The Soup King" is in PA, where I love to be....working and visiting "Little Miss Responsible". Hope they are having fun. My father will be flying to Sarasota with her in November...Can't wait!

We are coming up on our one year anniversary and I am hoping to plan something fun. We will have to see what the man is looking to do. I know that next week we will start our "Bottomless Bowl" of soup for $8.99. I believe that was the final verdict from the man on the throne but who knows these days!!!!! Check me back soon....Hey we have a myspace and facebook now too so look us up!

Friday, October 2, 2009

Sad Departure

Today I have to fly back to Florida and to the store. Everything worked out for my big sister. She is on a path to recovery. I really do not want to leave. Every time I come home it gets harder to leave. I guess because my "Little Miss Responsible" is here it hurts even more.....

"Muscle Guy" hired a new girl while I was gone to help prep for the "in-season". I hear the weather is starting to cool down so I guess that is good. The weather in Pa is great! I love the fall. The leaves are all changing colors, the air is cool but refreshing. I just love sweatshirt weather! "The Soup King" himself will be out of town next week. I think we are playing tag! The specials will start to kick around again next week. I have to get the guys ready to do that too so I can get my PA store up and running! My target date is mid-July at the latest to at least find a location. I would like to be open by Labor Day!!!!!

I am off to pack and shower so I can head to the airport. Yes, flying for some reason has turned into an all day event.....Fun stuff...see you soon!