Cosmo's Food for Thought

If you have been following this story, the 'hill' years for me are over and even though I may be considered 'over the hill' by some, I'm not finished just yet!....A seed was set long ago that drives me to continually keep this entrepreneurial spirit alive.  Every time I do settle into a normal employment routine, I get restless and am always looking for a new opportunity.  I loved my last cooking job for Phi Kappa Psi and it was a very difficult decision to leave.  The 'brothers' were a class act and I will always remember my brief but enjoyable time there.  I thank God for allowing me to travel this new path and I pray that I will always be faithful to His will.  My goal is to bring this Cafe back to life, kind of like Gordon on Kitchen Nightmares...lol The past owner I believe, gave it her all and did the best that she could with her abilities.  I would like to build on that foundation and take this to another level.  The "food = love" formula is...

Thanks to all for making this 'soft opening' so satisfying...We served a good selection of our menu items and comments that were both solicited and not, were favorable.....We had a visit from Pastor Chris, Sarah and Easton (who remained sound asleep from his zoo trip earlier in the day) or was he playing possum....lol.....Thanks to you 'guys' for supporting us it was very much appreciated.  I am so happy to be doing my own thing again and serving 'folks', how cool is that!....Some customer names that I learned today were: Eugene, Big G, Ron, Joyce, Thomas, Gordon and many that I already forgot, but will work hard to remember from here on out.  Soon we will offer grilled Hot Dogs & Sausage Sandwiches outside for those in a hurry, plus it will help to get people to know we are here. Tomorrow, Tuesday our specials will be:     3 Egg Cheese Omelet W/ your choice of 3 fillings and Home Fries plus Toast or Bagel - $5.             ...

Wow, day three was fun and different, for sure!  We had a 'mini rush' this morning and in the heat of it, we ran out of eggs!!  That was a first for me.  I had, what I guess was an out of body experience...lol... I was stunned to put it mildly and after the shock wore off, Jay was off and running to find a store that was close by and sold eggs.  Thankfully there was a Nice & Easy within 4 miles and after some stalling tactics in the Cafe, we were back in business....Many Thanks to the group of Liverpool Community Church leaders for supporting us by stopping in for breakfast this morning, Pastor Mac, Pastor Chris, Pastor Justin, Karen and Alexis.  Also Bea & Chip and Bill & Rosemarie our good friends also surprised us today.  It is so humbling to have all these 'folks' take time out to say hello, wish us well and to do business with us.  The best part of the day was when Pastor Mac lead us all in prayer as we all huddled in the small kitch...

Today was another good day with more friends stopping in including Pete & Lynn & Pastor Mac & Vickey.....Mac got his favorite, Hash with eggs sunny side up and Italian toast.....That would be my choice also if I was ordering for myself.....You know great minds think alike and all that.....lol....We are postponing the outside grilling until Monday August 15, don't want to spread ourselves to thin....We need to do one thing well first.....More names for the memory bank....Tino, Leah, John and Daryl......Thanks to all for coming in......Specials for tomorrow are posted on the website, which can be accessed from the top right of this blog......I was much calmer today and I am trying to 'chill' & not try to control or orchestrate every move, it worked and the intensity level was down.....My goal is to make everyone feel at home, enjoy the food and service....Thanks to Sarah for sending in her friends and thank you all for letting me share........

Well we made it through week # 1!....Thanks to all my friends, neighbors, family and the working 'folk' who helped make this happen.  I am exhausted, but in a good way.  Today Paul (from church) stopped in and how nice that he would spend some of his morning with us.  More names that I learned are Annette, Margo and Chuck.....Lets hope my memory can store them all...Already can't wait for Monday and what new people we will meet and hopefully make happy by serving them.  I made up some new menus tonight with some minor changes.  All of life is evolving and changing and this is no different, I am always looking for ways to improve.  The table menus are now in color which I think makes them easier to read and of course more eye appealing.  We hope to have an outside grill in operation on Monday August 8th.  We will offer Hofmann hot dogs, sausage - pepper & onion sandwiches and both @ meal deal prices!  This will make getting lunch a lot ea...

Well tomorrow begins our 2nd week @ the Cafe....It can't be said enough how much I appreciate the many who have supported me, either with a helping hand, by coming in or with a prayer for our success.  Pastor Justin gave the sermon today @ our church (Liverpool Community) and he pulled apart the 63rd Psalm which was written by David.  I won't go into any detail here as I certainly do not have Justin's abilities and knowledge, and let me add he is an awesome deliver of the 'word', but I would like to share why David was so special to God.  David was in another lonely place (the wilderness) but yet he still realized that praising God was the right thing to do.  No matter our circumstance or 'storm' there is always hope in the Lord, period.....I say this because I believe it!  I fervently pray that I will always do the same, no matter what 'wilderness' I land in......These are good, fun and exiting days right now for me, but when a storm does come and I...

Today, Thursday was once again a day when many of my 'church family' came to show their support.... Words are not enough to convey my thanks to all.....So I thank God for placing these awesome folks in my life and I ask for a blessing on each and every one....Kevin, Sheri and parents & Mike, Marissa & Matt...Marrissa is due any time and glowing..... My Godson, Rick, Stacy and Matthew also visited....I still need to 'chill' a little but with this Italian blood it is sometimes a reach....I do want to make this a success of course but I need to remind myself that it will take some time and to not get ahead of myself or God....hello!.....Tomorrow will only be 10 days in......I have learned one undeniable truth, that this is not of my doing, but of God's....I used to behave as if any successes were of my making, how 'silly' of me, now I understand!....Thanks for allowing me to share.........