Last Saturday, Lucy and Annabelle went to Zuppa Zuppa Soup Kitchen. The spring-like weather had all of us headed outside, and besides, Ann Harris, owner of Zuppa Zuppa, was introducing a soup in honor of Gracie Lee—Amazing Gracie Chicken and Dumplings!
A Gracie Lee favorite, for sure.
Since Zuppa Zuppa Soup Kitchen is one of the food trucks at the Yacht Club on College, I thought it would be perfect for Lucy and Annabelle. Casual. Outside. Pet friendly. Sounds good on paper, right?
I declared it to be a great time for a Pop-Up Book Signing too, and it started out well enough.
Even though the wind whipped like West Texas, a nice crowd came for lunch and several people ordered Amazing Gracie.
The chicken and dumplings were slap ‘yo momma rich and delicious, but I only enjoyed one bite when Annabelle caused a little trouble.
In less than a split second, Amazing Annabelle pulled an entire bowl of Amazing Gracie from the edge of the table before John or I could react. The soup dumped straight into my lap and all over Annabelle’s legs.
It was HOT!
I shot from my chair. She ran under the chair and licked her legs. Lucy lapped up chunks of chicken from the gravel. Eventually Annabelle helped her, and the two of them consumed the best meal they’d had in a long while.
A book signing with a comedy show.
De Ann, a high school friend who happened to be in Fayetteville (she lives in Texas), came out to buy books. She missed Annabelle’s trick which was probably a good thing. It was nice to see her after over 35 years.
I hope Amazing Gracie remains on the menu because it truly was amazing. Annabelle and Lucy agree.
Thanks Zuppa Zuppa!
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
To read about other adventures of Lucy and Annabelle, click HERE.
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If Lucy and Annabelle liked it, it must be good. What a fun day. Great pictures.
We will put Zuppa Zuppa on our bucket list for a bowl of Anazing Gracie soup. That is quite an honor!
Love the way the community is embracing you and Gracie Lee. Hope you didn’t suffer any aftereffects of the hot soup. The girls look particularly stunning in their kerchiefs.
They love their bananas from Aunt Dorothy:) And interestingly enough, Annabelle didn’t get a single drop on hers.
Did you get to have your OWN bowl of soup?
Technically, it was John’s bowl that got pulled from the table. Zuppa Zuppa graciously gave us another and I ate mine with no problem.
I really enjoyed the book. It brought back old memories. I believe that Darrell and me were teaching at Keiser about the time of the book. Bring on some more books.
Thank you Mrs. Jester! I appreciate it.