"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"!!!!!!

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!!!!!

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!

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.

Still searching but still cooking!

We are still working on our location. We need a prime spot but within reason. We would like to be successful not end up in the poor house...Needless to say rent is a working progress. Everyone has a golden egg!

"Big Brother" moved over five gallons of Chili in a day.....Amazing! We will be knocking out a few soups this week so at least I have something to keep me busy!

"Frick" will be celebrating a birthday on Friday and I agreed to make an Optimus Prime cake.....Where is my "Zen" when I need her??? We will be having a family gathering on Sunday. Of course "The Soup King and The Boy" won't be here and that is upsetting but it should be nice despite that small heartache!

I am already thinking about an opening celebration for our store....we want a cake from The Cake Boss....How much fun would that be with our two logos and fun stuff like that all over it!!! Lot's of fun ideas going on....can't wait to get back to work. In the mean time I have been thinking about taking a class or two but I guess I should make that choice soon since classes start this week.....I just need to get back to work and soon...not just a few soups here and there, I mean hard core rock out three or four batches at five gallons a clip.....Being idle is making me crazy!!!!

Well, stay tuned....maybe we can have some good news on the site search before you know it!!!! In the meantime, Redhouse Bagel's is selling our Sweet Chili this week so stop in and try a bite!!!! Oh Yeah, their wraps are great!!!!

Meeting Today......

Our meeting is about to take place...Let's hope we only need one to get what everyone needs to get this site! Keep your fingers crossed.

As for all of you who are missing your yummy soups....I am sorry that I moved away. I just needed to be where I have the highest level of comfort..my home town. Maybe in a few years we will be back in Sarasota with a new location. Anything is possible. Besides, "Big Brother" and I have big plans for our new ideas!!! Chat with you soon!

We are working it!!!!

"Big Brother" and I knocked out five gallons of veggie broth, New England Clam Chowder, Spicy South Western Black Bean and Veggie soup too. Today was our first order of soup for whole sale. We have a few orders lined up already. Needless to say we are very excited. Yes, I am still trying to get "The Soup King" to move back from the sunshine state but he is not having it.

We are still waiting on info about our site.....hopefully by the end of the week we are good to go!!!!! Well just a little update for everyone. Oh and "Big Brother's" wife is going to be called "Survivor Woman". She beat Breast Cancer three years ago and remains cancer free to date! Yeah Mama! If she can survive that and this fun ride she can survive anything we throw at her!