Ok.....our new location is 5811 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem PA 19020.....We finally got the lease signed and take possession of the store on June 1st...Let the hammers swing!!! We are eager to get started..."The Soup King" is working on the permits and plans while "Big Brother" and I finalize our menu...."The Little Ones" can't wait for me to get back to work......I am so bored that I am driving them crazy. "Survivor Woman" got a little nervous there for a second but is feeling all warm and fuzzy again...
The is house under way right now so hopefully we move back in before we start the store...doing both at the same time would be interesting.
We cranked out some awesome Chili this morning for Redhouse Bagels...and of course some for ourselves....Let me know if you are interested in a taste.
We are looking to have a soft opening mid to late August with our big "Grand" opening the weekend after Labor Day. I am still getting a cake from "cake Boss" even though "Big Brother" thinks I am silly.....We have the best love hate relationship.
It's fun to hear everyone warn about working with family.....that maybe true with some but we have a very different dynamic then most. We can yell at each other in one breath and with the next joke around. So...all with your advice and warinngs...we appreciate your input but....We got this!!!! No problems...no worries.....Be ready for us though...we are coming by storm!!!!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Moving forward....
"The Soup King" is currently working on a floor plan for the new store....."Big Brother" and I are eager to get started. It's been a while since my last update. We have been enjoying all of the "Little Ones" and the warm weather. It looks like Bensalem will be our new home for the store. Yes we like it because it is right around the corner from both of us. Easy to run home easy to run back....makes life doable.
"Big Brother" decided that we should go look at equipment last Friday. We traveled two hours away and then they did not have what we needed...he deserved a beating for waking me up early when no one had school...I am not a morning person...I told him we should just send a list over for pricing and he said oh no...lets go in person, put a face to a name...That's all well and good at noon but not 9am....not for me any way. It was fun after I woke up so I guess it was worth it...
We may have a meeting at the end of the week. We should receive a lease at that point. Once it is signed.....I will let everyone know where our exact new home will be!!!! Til then.....live large!
"Big Brother" decided that we should go look at equipment last Friday. We traveled two hours away and then they did not have what we needed...he deserved a beating for waking me up early when no one had school...I am not a morning person...I told him we should just send a list over for pricing and he said oh no...lets go in person, put a face to a name...That's all well and good at noon but not 9am....not for me any way. It was fun after I woke up so I guess it was worth it...
We may have a meeting at the end of the week. We should receive a lease at that point. Once it is signed.....I will let everyone know where our exact new home will be!!!! Til then.....live large!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Another site..will it be the One?
"Big Brother" and I spent all of today out searching high and low for a location. We may have found it right in our own back yard. Once "The Soup King" comes back we will have the final answer if we can move forward with this new site. All I can say is that it is close to home....in our neighborhood...people will know us. It could be the start we need. The one we have been searching for!
We have a shower to take care of this weekend so I am gearing up for cooking and prepping. Tea sandwiches and mini quiche offer a very elegant touch to the event, in my opinion anyway. "The Little Ones" are around to help so that is a bonus for me!
I am getting ready to head south to bring back "The Soup King". I am so excited! "The Boy" is not very happy about it but it is for the best right now...I have a plan. In five years we should be headed to Northern California, yes another new place! Anything is possible at this point...besides, who doesn't love do-overs? Try something new in a new place...I learned over the last year or so that it doesn't kill you, and it doesn't break you, its exciting and helps you to grow!
Ok...pay attention for the day to day update on our location...I'm telling ya, its coming and its coming fast!!!! Soon there will be bagels and soup to fill all the appetites we meet!!!
We have a shower to take care of this weekend so I am gearing up for cooking and prepping. Tea sandwiches and mini quiche offer a very elegant touch to the event, in my opinion anyway. "The Little Ones" are around to help so that is a bonus for me!
I am getting ready to head south to bring back "The Soup King". I am so excited! "The Boy" is not very happy about it but it is for the best right now...I have a plan. In five years we should be headed to Northern California, yes another new place! Anything is possible at this point...besides, who doesn't love do-overs? Try something new in a new place...I learned over the last year or so that it doesn't kill you, and it doesn't break you, its exciting and helps you to grow!
Ok...pay attention for the day to day update on our location...I'm telling ya, its coming and its coming fast!!!! Soon there will be bagels and soup to fill all the appetites we meet!!!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
"The Soup King" returned and is off again!
"The Soup King" was back for a dance which was canceled by the non-existant weather. Hopefully the rescheduled date will be when he is back for good. Yes, he is coming back this month. He will continue to bounce from here to Sarasota but at least I will get more time with him now. "The Little Ones" all enjoyed spending time with their daddy so at least the snow days were beneficial that way.
"Big Brother" is anxiuos to get into a location, as am I....I just don't want to create any repeat issues. I am ready for everyone to know us and what we have...it just needs to be right on the money! All of the legal mumbo jumbo is making me crazy with signing a lease....there is always a loop hole for the bigger party to benefit from....its very frustrating....I am sure within the next two weeks we may have a location to release to everyone and an estimated date for an opening.......in the mean time I am getting ready to venture back to the Sunshine state to collect the rest of my family! And of course visit my "ZEN"!!!!!!
"Big Brother" is anxiuos to get into a location, as am I....I just don't want to create any repeat issues. I am ready for everyone to know us and what we have...it just needs to be right on the money! All of the legal mumbo jumbo is making me crazy with signing a lease....there is always a loop hole for the bigger party to benefit from....its very frustrating....I am sure within the next two weeks we may have a location to release to everyone and an estimated date for an opening.......in the mean time I am getting ready to venture back to the Sunshine state to collect the rest of my family! And of course visit my "ZEN"!!!!!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
What is the Deal?
So "Big Brother" is still working on a location....staying in our own neighborhood would be great but may not necessarily be right. I keep looking on line, as I drive around...places that might be good are high in rent. I keep wondering how it is possible for the economy to turn around when the banks won't budge....I am sure that if we are patient I am sure that something will show up when its the right time.
"The Soup King" is still in Florida with "The Boy"....he will be in for the weekend. "Little Miss Responsible" has a father daughter dance on Friday. "The Little Ones" are very excited and can't wait for him to get here!! The permanent move back for him is scheduled for the end of March. "The Soup King" is not happy about it at all. I feel bad because I am so attached to my family. I keep thinking that when the "Little Ones" are grown a move like that will be easier. Siesta Key is beautiful but there was something missing for me....Maybe I need to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.
"Big Brother" and I are working on getting our name out and about even without a shop..We have a baby shower to take care of next month which is fun. Thanks to my "Zen" we have a hit for small finger foods, mini quiche....I miss her very much. The new baby should be here soon so maybe I will get to go back and visit and hold her new bundle of joy!!!! Anyway..for now I need to focus. Get a game plan together. This whole adventure would have been more entertaining if someone followed us around with a camera filming all of the drama!! Oh well it will make a great book some day.
Well stay posted..we are still working on a home for us..when we find one...you won;t be able to miss us!!!!!
"The Soup King" is still in Florida with "The Boy"....he will be in for the weekend. "Little Miss Responsible" has a father daughter dance on Friday. "The Little Ones" are very excited and can't wait for him to get here!! The permanent move back for him is scheduled for the end of March. "The Soup King" is not happy about it at all. I feel bad because I am so attached to my family. I keep thinking that when the "Little Ones" are grown a move like that will be easier. Siesta Key is beautiful but there was something missing for me....Maybe I need to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.
"Big Brother" and I are working on getting our name out and about even without a shop..We have a baby shower to take care of next month which is fun. Thanks to my "Zen" we have a hit for small finger foods, mini quiche....I miss her very much. The new baby should be here soon so maybe I will get to go back and visit and hold her new bundle of joy!!!! Anyway..for now I need to focus. Get a game plan together. This whole adventure would have been more entertaining if someone followed us around with a camera filming all of the drama!! Oh well it will make a great book some day.
Well stay posted..we are still working on a home for us..when we find one...you won;t be able to miss us!!!!!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time To Fire It Up!!!! We May Have Found a Home...
"Big Brother" is in the process of working on a lease for a location for us.."Survivor Woman" is happy and eager for us to get out of her kitchen. "The Soup King" is on board but with a bit of hesitation, I guess it is time to show him what we got! "The Little Ones" are all on house arrest except for "Drama","Frik and Frak" report cards came home last week....Very high standards to be met at our house...Things will work out though, they will all be fine. I am taking a few classes right now to stay busy but that busy thing should change quickly...
Bagels and soups....now I need to focus on bread. Figuring out the nitch to make a good bread is my agenda this weekend. The room is clean so off to the kitchen to prep and per-fect!!!
The crazy snow has the "Little Ones" bouncing with excitment....snowmen and hot chocolate have been the theme all week! Just think, when we are open next winter...it probably won't even snow! That would be irony! lol! Stay tuned for the new location of Bagelocity and The Soup King Cafe.....happy to bring you all of our yummy treats!
Bagels and soups....now I need to focus on bread. Figuring out the nitch to make a good bread is my agenda this weekend. The room is clean so off to the kitchen to prep and per-fect!!!
The crazy snow has the "Little Ones" bouncing with excitment....snowmen and hot chocolate have been the theme all week! Just think, when we are open next winter...it probably won't even snow! That would be irony! lol! Stay tuned for the new location of Bagelocity and The Soup King Cafe.....happy to bring you all of our yummy treats!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
GUMBO!GUMBO!GUMBO!
Yes, we made Seafood Gumbo this week....very spicy Seafood Gumbo the way it is supposed to be!!! Great hot Italian Sausage from Gerome's Sausage Company in Levittown....lots of crab claw meat and shrimp....yum! Let us know if you want some for the big game next week.
Location status....still working...We might be a little closer then we were last week but it is still a working progress. We are going to try to make some friends with Preston and Steve!!! "Big Brother" loves their show and thinks we might have an in since we have great food!!!! So we will see......
Well we are still working it as best we can for now but we are on the brink of blowing up.....the way we want it to be. So I will keep you informed as to the next step for us....enjoy! Yes....the drama will be kicking in as well once construction begins, no doubt about it.
Location status....still working...We might be a little closer then we were last week but it is still a working progress. We are going to try to make some friends with Preston and Steve!!! "Big Brother" loves their show and thinks we might have an in since we have great food!!!! So we will see......
Well we are still working it as best we can for now but we are on the brink of blowing up.....the way we want it to be. So I will keep you informed as to the next step for us....enjoy! Yes....the drama will be kicking in as well once construction begins, no doubt about it.
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