Showing posts with label buzz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label buzz. Show all posts

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Attention all Foodies

Things are moving along at Carmella's Casa Italiana (CCI) to reveal what 'all the buzz is about!' Looks good for a Wednesday revelation. And remember, the boys run the show on Wednesday, so Ralph will be filling you in on all the details! How great is that?!?!?!?


Really? Not so great, and here's why. Ralph proudly admitted that he read the blog from last week. OK. Well, was the blog that boring? Was my statement too weak 'What's all the buzz about?' We'll never know. He neglected to question me on the buzz, either on the day he read the blog or during the week thereafter. In fact, the product for the buzz is on the bread rack in the kitchen here at the house next to the things he needs to bring to CCI on his next trip. Still no questions. People, someone other than me needs to be paying attention! In any event, ready or not, buzz revelation at CCI is on track for Wednesday.
Hopefully, Ralph will get with me or I'll get with him and fill him in on the buzzy, yummy details.


Tim, our other cook who works Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, heard the quiet crowing of customers' voices begging, "Please, make us some chicken crowquettes (Sp)! Please, we really want chicken crowquettes (Sp)." Perhaps it wasn't the customers' voices...it could have been the voices in his head. I don't know because I wasn't there. In any event, for a short time, CCI will be offering a side garden salad with your choice of dressing and two chicken croquettes @ $5.99. This could be a satisfying appetizer or a lunch item. It's up to you and the voices in YOUR head. Get them while they are hot!!


Ralph's children are coming to town on December 20. They'll be visiting and helping out at CCI during the end of that week. My family will be celebrating Christmas Eve at my house, after CCI closes on December 24. And as you know, Santa Claus will be coming to town later that night. He's made a list and he'll be checking it twice. Where do you fall: naughty or nice? Hmmmmmmm, that's the question. Oh, that and 'what's all the buzz about?'

Sunday, December 4, 2011

What's all the buzz about?

These are definitely happy days! Deborah gave the 'Good Taste Seal of Approval' on our renovations. Business at CCI is picking and our loyal customers and new customers bestowed the same 'Good Taste Seal of Approval' on our food, as usual! CCI catered a lunch at MMH's cardiac cath lab. It was sponsored by the guys who are teaching us coding. Absoluely everyone raved about the calzones, stromboli, pizza, and Antipasto salad. On Friday night, a loyal customer won $210.00 on scratch-offs that she bought from us. Yes, we are an official Florida Lotto Retailer! The cold front is over. I know, cold fronts are laughable in southwest Florida. Two of my six grandchildren will be here for the Christmas holidays. My African Violet is in bloom and one of my desert roses is getting ready to bloom. A neighbor's cat who was lost for 10 days is finally home, thinner but alive. Ralph's hand is recovering without any complications. I finally got to ride my new Verso Roma on Saturday for 27.12 miles. Due to being on call or being tired, my previous rides were short, longest one only 13.55 miles. And while I was out on my long Saturday ride, I had a Kodak moment with an alligator in The Meadows. Yes, life is good!


On another note, heart disease is picking up in Manatee County and Manatee Memorial Hospital's cardiac cath lab is getting busy. Hmmm, you might think this is an odd turn of events to bring happiness. Look at it this way: heart disease is out there no matter what and so is MMH's extremely skilled cardiac cath lab staff. We're ready at a moment's notice to ease the pain and save a life.

OK, that's not the current team. Some are still there. I'm there but not in the picture!

That's me in our EP Lab.

We're creating a buzz at CCI for a new and tasty treat. Stay tuned as our plans evolve. It will appeal to adults and children alike...and if you crave desert but hesitate to order it (despite the fact that we have the best Tiramisu and cannoli around), this will tease and satisfy your taste buds.

See you soon, either here or there!