What Else is New????

"The Soup King" is gone again.......back to where I want to be in PA!!!! Nice and cold!!!! We are working hard at the store....fresh batches of soup everyday. Things are beginning to pick up a little bit, hopefully we will get back to our busy schedule soon. We have three specials this week again! French Onion, which is really yummy, Minestrone, "The Soup King's" own, and Vegetarian Peasant Soup, very healthy! They are all very good. The Potato and Ham is of course awesome!

Back to our everyday drama...."Green Car" is working out well for the most part. Our disappearing teenagers showed up last Friday looking for hours......So, where do we fit them in right now???? "Grammy" is still pushing along (that is The Soup King's mom) with no melt downs so far, "Muscle Guy" was full of the devil today. He was teasing our "Fire Chick" ( I call her that because she brings some funky fire candy to work all the time). She works hard and is always worried that she is going to be fired, which is very silly! We like her so we will keep her! We have fun when we can. Then of course there is me, I like to laugh but get moody at times...Today was crappy, I broke two nails! Now back to see Sonia before she goes away!!!! I could cry. I know, I should be thankful that is the only thing upsetting me, well, I tend to not think about the bigger issues. Ignorance is bliss at times! "The Boy" is doing better with his attitude but still has room for improvement. "Drama"(the 11 year old) is just being herself. "Miss Responsible" is picking up the slack for the rest of us, I hope she stays good! "Frick and Frack" are just happy not to be at the store and very content to work on their Legos!

My Daddy is coming to visit for awhile and I can't wait! He is driving down with my big brother and the big dog!!!! That should be fun. My first family visitor from home I just can't wait....plus I miss him so much. I miss them all so much! April can't get here fast enough! Yes, another journey home.

"The Soup King" is very busy working on getting our house sold in PA and looking at new locations....He is also working on his construction business. Yes, he is always working! He does like to play at times but those times are very far and few between the rest of his schedule! I can't wait to see what he cooks up for next week's specials. I'm hoping for a Cream of Chicken!!! Pop in and see....

Back To Work!

Monday has brought us back to our normal routine....The little ones were not eager to get up for school.(Can't blame them for that!) Seems that we have had some drama at "The Soup King" while we were gone....Our teenagers, who we thought were great decided that they did not want to work, another decided to have a little too much fun, and another well, she is trying very hard. "The Soup King" has hired someone new, "Green Car", as he calls her. It sounds like everyone likes her so that is a plus. "The Muscle Guy" is still working hard, not only for us but at the gym as well....everyday for both! Doesn't anyone believe in taking things easy????

The soups are moving along nicely even though the holiday season has slowed things down a bit. "The Soup King" is not discouraged at all. He is currently looking for a second location and is talking about adding sandwiches to the menu. Not just any sandwiches, fresh baked ham, oven roasted turkey, and of course a fresh roast beef. "The Soup King" is also on the hunt for his second location. Anything to make me crazy!!!! He has actually found two more locations that he would like to set up in but I think he needs to learn to be patient! Good things come to those who wait! Unfortunately, wait is not part of "The Soup King's" vocabulary. There are a lot of words that he chooses not to include in his vocabulary.........

The special this week is Potato and Leek soup. We are working on other options as well..Fresh Broccoli and Cheese will be out by days end! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Enjoying the Holidays!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are at home with our family once again! "The Soup King" is working as usual.....I'm not really sure what the specials are this week, we have been playing way too much up here in PA. The weather is great, a nice 55 to 60 degrees. I like it nice and cool. The little ones are enjoying their cousins and friends that they miss so much. We had planned to venture back to the Sunshine State in time for New Year's Eve but the little ones would like just a few more days with their friends and family. We had hoped that "The Soup King" would join us for Christmas Day but the hustle and bustle of the season and stress at the airports kept him in his happy place. We missed him!

Sounds like the store is getting along just fine without me so I guess this means that I don't have to be there very often!!!! There are some who love that idea(hee-hee). The season has slowed us down just a bit, especially before we left for our journey. I am sure things will pick up after the first of the year. So from all of us at "The Soup King" to all of you we wish you the best of the holidays and a very Happy New Year!

Let's Be Nice.....

"The Soup King" was not happy with the review he received and has called the critic out....The editor and critic of the Creative Loafing have not taken to kindly to his actions. They have made statements that we are "Crying Foul" and not hearing constructive criticism. The bottom line is that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I will accept all of the info and opinions that I receive from our repeat guests. We have many individuals who visit us at least three times a week and offer wonderful compliments. Even when a guest will make a suggestion about things we do take them to heart and try to adjust if necessary. I am not a judgemental individual but this critic was just not nice! I hope that "The Soup King" just lets go of his silly statements and continues to make great soups for all to enjoy. When the critic takes a risk as big as "The Soup King" has with his new beginning then we can compare notes! If you want to voice your opinion feel free to go to http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/the941/2008/12/12/the-concept-behind-the-soup-king-is-a-winner-the-soup-less-so/

Now that I am done with that issue......Today was busy again...I am prepping for another trip back home with all of the little ones for the holidays. We can't wait to see Bubba and Trixie, (the puppies we delivered at Turkey day), and of course the rest of my family. Christmas is approaching quickly and we are still unprepared.

Drama in the kitchen of course happens all of the time. We have it a few bumps in the road but worked them out relatively fast. Too many women in one kitchen never makes for a good batch....If we could just tell all! The new guy,"Muscle Guy" is working out great and it looks like he will be running the show once "The Soup King" makes his move to a second location. It feels so good to find someone that you can trust, depend on, and even enjoy their company! I think we will keep him! The little ones agree, they want to adopt him!

The Asian Shrimp is moving quickly so if you want a taste you need to shake a tail feather and get here fast! Our city men loved the Zesty Navy Bean too! Come on.....you know you want to try something different!

What in the World??????

"The Soup King" is still moving forward on a positive note even after letting one of our team members go. Unfortunately our delivery person was not working out. On top of that we have received our first formal review this week from the Creative Loafing. The gentleman who printed the review was not kind to our new establishment. He offered many negative comments about our soups without any truth. I would like to know if the gentleman actually ate multiple meals or just based his opinions on samples......I am not sure of his protocol but I do not feel that he was fair in his many statements. The best part about the whole thing is that the Creative Loafing still wanted us to advertise in their paper....No Thank You! We will try the Harold Tribune. Maybe they will be a little nicer to their patrons.

We did receive some great information from one of our repeat guests....A realtor who visits us frequently told us that she mentioned us in her monthly news letter. She wanted everyone to know that if they had not stopped in to visit us yet they were missing out on something great!!!! Thank you to our Remax Alliance 2000 Agent!

"The Soup King" has created a wonderful special this week, Asian Shrimp with Rice Noodles. It smells yummy and looks yummy!!!!!! He has also created a "Zesty" Navy Bean Soup with Bacon. The Boy loved it!!!!! So come on in and give them both a try!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see you....

"The Soup King" is Away and We Will Play!!

So "The Soup King" left us on Sunday to take care of work in Philadelphia......The day was reasonable for the most part. The boy had soccer and then ended up at the store all day! He was not a happy camper.

The day moved along well with a steady flow. The new staff is working out well. Out "Muscle Guy" offers great insight and is ready to run the show for when "The Soup King" moves on to the next location.

We have also added two new young faces to our team. They offer a great sense of energy and greet you with a smile. Let's hope they enjoy their time with us and stay on!!!!

Our special this week is Chicken Corn Chowder. It seems to be going over very well. I think that Pasta Fagoli maybe next. We have had multiple requests for that one. Watch and see....

Vacation is over!

Well, we have returned and are back to work right away...Baking began first thing this morning! ow the task is to make the changes with the register since "The Soup King" made some changes to his menu. Yes! Broccoli and Cheddar has arrived as our new regular. The requests were so great that "The Soup King" could not let his guests go unanswered. Keep the requests coming so we can keep you guessing.

The little ones are a little worried about returning to work just because they enjoyed their break and are counting down to the next one! The two very little ones are excited to decorate for the holidays! They had a great time decorating Grandpop's house! By the weekend all will get to enjoy their festive nature. Til the next note!!!! Keep warm and healthy!