"Fire Chick" is back in the building.....I guess we "The Soup King" is a forgiving man and is always willing to give another chance to those who try. We did have a young lady, "Nails" as I called her, for a short time. She was nice but things just didn't work out. I think she just was too much of a princess for "The Soup King". "Muscle Guy" is out sick today so I am filling in for him in the front......Should be fun! "Drama" worked all day on Monday, her day off from school. She wants and Iphone!!! Things just kind of flow around the store right now. I am eager to get home again but not til April. Guess I will have to make do.
The Texas Chili with beans has been completed and is ready for your taste buds! I hope everyone enjoys it. We are also trying new bread. We still love Il Panificio but these days things have not been so soft......We will have to wait and see how things go!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
It's Been Awhile....
So it has been some time since I have written. My father was in town for about a month and I was very sad to see him go this past weekend. My sister flew in to drive back with him to PA. I was happy to see her even though it was only for two days! We did have a bit of trouble with his big dog. He was very sick and we spent the last week of his visit at the ER Vet...They were very nice. We also met a family of vets at The Gulf Gate Vet Clinic. They were wonderful and took such good care of my father's dog. They didn't even know him and they took his calls and answered all of his questions and would have him come right over if he was concerned about his dog! It was just very nice!
I have been meaning to let everyone know that we will be starting something new in the next few weeks......Our "Tripp Combo". This combo will consist of a Grilled Cheese sandwich and a cup of Tomato Basil soup. We have met one of the area's true "Golden Boys". (this comba was a suggestion from him, so why not name it for him!) Officer Tripp Schwenk has been in a few times and we love to have him! Little did we know that he is Sarasota's "Golden Boy", not just because he is one of the areas finest Law Enforcement Officers but because he his an Olympic Gold Medalist! Who knew! He was in three of four times before he spilled the beans about his exciting adventure in the 1996 Summer Olympics in at Atlanta. Not only did he win a gold medal for the 4x100 Medley Relay but a silver medal for the Men's 200M backstroke. During all of this he also had to deal with a rare kidney disease! He is is just truly amazing to me! The best part about it is that he is a great guy! He kicks back, chats with us and even lets us pet "Kuda" his partner(he is a K9 Unit Officer). The "Little Ones" love him and can't wait til he stops in with his medals to show them off! The whole idea for the combo came up one night when Tripp was in for a meal....he talked about how everyone remembers growing up with grilled cheese and tomato soup.....This of course happened right after we introduced sandwiches. So jokingly he suggested the "Tripp Combo". Well, hopefully he will let us name one for him! I will keep you posted on his thoughts!
The specials are once again Lobster Bisque, Seafood Gumbo, Spicy Asian Shrimp with Rice Noodles and French Onion for now. I believe that "The Soup King" will be making a Texas Chili with beans this week. Yes, he will still have his sweet Chili! I am hoping for a Cream of Chicken, or a Chicken and Mushroom........Ya never know!
I have been meaning to let everyone know that we will be starting something new in the next few weeks......Our "Tripp Combo". This combo will consist of a Grilled Cheese sandwich and a cup of Tomato Basil soup. We have met one of the area's true "Golden Boys". (this comba was a suggestion from him, so why not name it for him!) Officer Tripp Schwenk has been in a few times and we love to have him! Little did we know that he is Sarasota's "Golden Boy", not just because he is one of the areas finest Law Enforcement Officers but because he his an Olympic Gold Medalist! Who knew! He was in three of four times before he spilled the beans about his exciting adventure in the 1996 Summer Olympics in at Atlanta. Not only did he win a gold medal for the 4x100 Medley Relay but a silver medal for the Men's 200M backstroke. During all of this he also had to deal with a rare kidney disease! He is is just truly amazing to me! The best part about it is that he is a great guy! He kicks back, chats with us and even lets us pet "Kuda" his partner(he is a K9 Unit Officer). The "Little Ones" love him and can't wait til he stops in with his medals to show them off! The whole idea for the combo came up one night when Tripp was in for a meal....he talked about how everyone remembers growing up with grilled cheese and tomato soup.....This of course happened right after we introduced sandwiches. So jokingly he suggested the "Tripp Combo". Well, hopefully he will let us name one for him! I will keep you posted on his thoughts!
The specials are once again Lobster Bisque, Seafood Gumbo, Spicy Asian Shrimp with Rice Noodles and French Onion for now. I believe that "The Soup King" will be making a Texas Chili with beans this week. Yes, he will still have his sweet Chili! I am hoping for a Cream of Chicken, or a Chicken and Mushroom........Ya never know!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Are You Ready For Some Football????
Well, the walk-a-thon went well this morning. "Little Miss Responsible" was a little upset with my not so great singing as we walked the track but it was still fun...The Chili Cook off was a no go today since we did not have the proper coverage for the store. Hopefully they will remember us next year! We love to help out our community.
The Chili is cookin' for the big game! Come in and stock up! "The Soup King" is not a big sports fan but we will accommodate those of you who are planning parties.
French Onion Soup will be back this week along with our awesome Lobster Bisque! Everyone who tries it comes back for more! I will keep you posted on our additional surprises for the week! Enjoy the big game!
The Chili is cookin' for the big game! Come in and stock up! "The Soup King" is not a big sports fan but we will accommodate those of you who are planning parties.
French Onion Soup will be back this week along with our awesome Lobster Bisque! Everyone who tries it comes back for more! I will keep you posted on our additional surprises for the week! Enjoy the big game!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
So...The News of the Day...
Happy Birthday to our "Bread Guy". Hope he enjoys a great day with his family and friends! We are pushing along getting ready for fun events this weekend. Cardinal Mooney High School is sponsoring a walk-a-thon to raise money for a children's hospital. Their goal is to raise five thousand dollars...There will be food and drinks. We are donating Vegetable Soup and Chili for the event. We will be there supporting our daughter who is walking and participating in all of the fun!!
"The Boy" has two soccer games on Saturday as well so this will be a great balancing act for us! It also sounds like "The Soup King" will be participating in a Chili Cook-Off. It will help raise money and food for the All Safe Food Bank....I have to get all the details. I will keep you posted!!!!
"The Boy" has two soccer games on Saturday as well so this will be a great balancing act for us! It also sounds like "The Soup King" will be participating in a Chili Cook-Off. It will help raise money and food for the All Safe Food Bank....I have to get all the details. I will keep you posted!!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Welcome to the Sandwiches!
"The Soup King" has brought his sandwiches to life! He has talked about it for some time now but here we go.....Some of us are a little worried because the sandwiches take a little longer and slow down the lines a bit. I guess once we make enough we will be pros! The rush today has proven to be interesting. There is a lot of different opinions floating about how the sandwiches should be handled. What FUN!!!!
As for the soups, they are going well. My favorite has shifted to the Chili. Love to dip my bread in it and just enjoy!!! As for the employees, well we really aren't sure any more. "Fire Chick" is still kickin' around and doing a good job, "Muscle Guy" well, him and "Little Miss Responsible" have been having too much fun and have had their hands smacked! (Not by me, I like fun). "Green Car", she had a run in with "Grammy" and we are not sure if she is coming back or not. "The Teenie Boppers", well I guess they are just not interested. We keep trying to give them hours but they never seem to want to come in!!??!!? We do have someone new helping us out in the kitchen and serving area, in comes in with "Back-Up". He helps with everything, even with our construction business so I guess he is a Jack of all Trades. I need to work on his nickname. This is a working progress!!!
I will keep you posted on the soups of the week once I can get "The Soup King" to sit down for five minutes and actually talk to his wife!!! Until then have a great day and remember to always smile! It uses less energy tosmile than it does to frown...
As for the soups, they are going well. My favorite has shifted to the Chili. Love to dip my bread in it and just enjoy!!! As for the employees, well we really aren't sure any more. "Fire Chick" is still kickin' around and doing a good job, "Muscle Guy" well, him and "Little Miss Responsible" have been having too much fun and have had their hands smacked! (Not by me, I like fun). "Green Car", she had a run in with "Grammy" and we are not sure if she is coming back or not. "The Teenie Boppers", well I guess they are just not interested. We keep trying to give them hours but they never seem to want to come in!!??!!? We do have someone new helping us out in the kitchen and serving area, in comes in with "Back-Up". He helps with everything, even with our construction business so I guess he is a Jack of all Trades. I need to work on his nickname. This is a working progress!!!
I will keep you posted on the soups of the week once I can get "The Soup King" to sit down for five minutes and actually talk to his wife!!! Until then have a great day and remember to always smile! It uses less energy tosmile than it does to frown...
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Welcome Back To The Rush!!!!!
If you cook it, they will come! "The Soup King" is cooking everyday and I mean like three to four soups a day.....CRAZY! Seafood Gumbo has made its return this week and it was smellin' mighty good when I left today. We have had great success with our Vegetarian Peasant soup for the last week so that might be a keeper too. We are still kickin' the French Onion around because I like it(that's why he made it again). We were hit hard on Thursday. We were out of all of the popular soups by dinner. The Chili, well we just could not keep it in the kettle! Friday was pretty busy too but "Muscle Guy", "Grammy", and I did just fine.
We have had some issues with getting work done due to "Fire Chick" having some issues. She was out the door but then "The Soup King" was willing to help her out one last time.....No lates and no more no shows or else!!!!! "Green Car" is muttling through with everyone. She is a good catch because we call, she shows up. We ask, she does!! We like it! "The Teeny Bops" (our two teenagers) will be making an appearance this week. Hopefully we can work some more hours in for them...they are very cute and happy all of the time.
The "Little Ones" were working hard this week at the store. "The Soup King" was away and we certainly did not play this time. We were very busy in and out of the store. They did a good job balancing all of the work they had to take on....plus prep for Grandpop from PA!!!!!
My big brother and father are in route and should arrive in Sarasota by midnight. Everyone is wide awake anticipating their arrival. I can't wait to see how the big dog(literally, 150lb dog) handled the car ride with the two men!!!! My father will be here for at least a month but my big brother ventures back home on Tuesday. I am hoping to entertain them on Monday. I would like my brother to see the Gulf before he heads out. I am trying to get him to bring the whole family down for a visit! We miss them so much!!
"The Soup King" has found a very good spot for his next store. It looks like we will be up and running in about six months depending on the permit process. "The Little Ones" are not very excited about it because they would like him to build our house first. They will understand one day!
Hope to see everyone soon...Remember to leave your suggestions by the store so we can keep you guessing!
We have had some issues with getting work done due to "Fire Chick" having some issues. She was out the door but then "The Soup King" was willing to help her out one last time.....No lates and no more no shows or else!!!!! "Green Car" is muttling through with everyone. She is a good catch because we call, she shows up. We ask, she does!! We like it! "The Teeny Bops" (our two teenagers) will be making an appearance this week. Hopefully we can work some more hours in for them...they are very cute and happy all of the time.
The "Little Ones" were working hard this week at the store. "The Soup King" was away and we certainly did not play this time. We were very busy in and out of the store. They did a good job balancing all of the work they had to take on....plus prep for Grandpop from PA!!!!!
My big brother and father are in route and should arrive in Sarasota by midnight. Everyone is wide awake anticipating their arrival. I can't wait to see how the big dog(literally, 150lb dog) handled the car ride with the two men!!!! My father will be here for at least a month but my big brother ventures back home on Tuesday. I am hoping to entertain them on Monday. I would like my brother to see the Gulf before he heads out. I am trying to get him to bring the whole family down for a visit! We miss them so much!!
"The Soup King" has found a very good spot for his next store. It looks like we will be up and running in about six months depending on the permit process. "The Little Ones" are not very excited about it because they would like him to build our house first. They will understand one day!
Hope to see everyone soon...Remember to leave your suggestions by the store so we can keep you guessing!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
It's Gonna Get Cold Outside!!!
The cold weather is coming for everyone here in the Sunshine State! It will be perfect for me though.....I can't wait! Soup is on, anyone hungry??? I am hoping that this funky cold front will bring everyone in to warm up on Wednesday. I am also hoping that it leaves by the time my father and brother get here on Sunday! It is going to be 18 degrees on Friday in PA! They are looking for some sun!
"Grammy" was hit with some issues today..."Frick" was home sick so I was unable to man the register today. Our "back up" was broken down on the side of the highway just north of Tampa and "Muscle Guy" had to hit the gym before coming in this morning. The food delivery was late and "Fire Chick" moved along well. I really don't think that there were many issues just funny little things to step over, no worries. "Drama" had dance tonight so I was able to help out before and after her class. Everyone was fine. "Green Car" is even starting to have some fun when she is in.
I believe that "The Soup King" will be making a Gumbo by the end of the week, a very good choice if you ask me. We have a busy day tomorrow, we will be making a fresh batch of Potato and Ham and a fresh batch of Broccoli and Cheese!!!! Fun stuff......
I am so excited to say that we have had a customer leave a very nice comment on our blog and then made some very nice comments on his own. For that I thank you! I hope everyone remembers that we are interested in what you have to say and we do want you happy! If "The Soup King" doesn't like it, he is not serving it! So please, share your thoughts and ideas with us! We love the feedback(preferably good feedback but we accept all~hee-hee!!)!
"Grammy" was hit with some issues today..."Frick" was home sick so I was unable to man the register today. Our "back up" was broken down on the side of the highway just north of Tampa and "Muscle Guy" had to hit the gym before coming in this morning. The food delivery was late and "Fire Chick" moved along well. I really don't think that there were many issues just funny little things to step over, no worries. "Drama" had dance tonight so I was able to help out before and after her class. Everyone was fine. "Green Car" is even starting to have some fun when she is in.
I believe that "The Soup King" will be making a Gumbo by the end of the week, a very good choice if you ask me. We have a busy day tomorrow, we will be making a fresh batch of Potato and Ham and a fresh batch of Broccoli and Cheese!!!! Fun stuff......
I am so excited to say that we have had a customer leave a very nice comment on our blog and then made some very nice comments on his own. For that I thank you! I hope everyone remembers that we are interested in what you have to say and we do want you happy! If "The Soup King" doesn't like it, he is not serving it! So please, share your thoughts and ideas with us! We love the feedback(preferably good feedback but we accept all~hee-hee!!)!
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