July 16, 2012 12:30 am
Caroline Manzo…
This episode was so much fun! It was nice to see everyone getting along and doing their thing; let’s hope this is the start of a new, happier trend in Jersey. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got my fingers, toes, and even my eyes crossed!
What a wonderful experience it must have been for Melissa and Gia to perform at Beatstock. We’ve been before, and the crowd is full of energy and ready to have a good time. They both went out there and gave their best. Congratulations, girls, well done!
I’m happy to see Kathy pursue her passion for baking by bringing it to a different level. I’ve been lucky enough to sample quite a few of her desserts, and I can say without a doubt that she is the real deal. Hopefully you’ll see more in the coming weeks. The only problem is as I watch, I want! Maybe I should place an order with her next time so I don’t have to deprive myself. I also like that she went old school and started at a neighborhood ice cream shop that’s familiar to us all. We went as kids, and we still love it to this day. I wish Kathy the best of luck; I hope she remembers to keep the samples coming!
The Fancy Food Show was a lot of fun, and a lot of work! Nothing makes me happier than watching my boys work with my brother and my nephew, Joe. They’re an excellent team that compliments each other. I can understand Chris’ concern, and I’m right there with him. Work hard and play later. However, I did enjoy watching the boys have fun. What Albie said is true; they have been traveling non-stop and busting their butts to get BLK out there.
You all DO remember DonCaro’s nephew Joe Gee???
As a matter of fact, I’m sure we’ve even met quite a few of you who are reading right now at a BLK tasting somewhere along the way. If you have been to one, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. It’s also true when Albie said they haven’t made a dime. All the money has been going right back into the company, and they’ve been working for pretty much nothing. Times have been rough, but the reward has been worth it. The BLK booth was gorgeous and Chris was right when he guessed that they would be busy. It was chaos, but a very good chaos. Chris, Albie, Christopher, Joe, and Gianluca knocked it out of the park, and I was so happy to be there and watch it first hand.
Oh, I almost forgot! Let’s give a shout out to Miss Patte LaBelle! How adorable was Gregg while he was speaking to her? She was so gracious and kind, and I nearly died when she tried the BLK and loved it. Sometimes I just have to pinch myself, that moment was one of those times. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Miss Patti! xoxo
How cute is my Albert? I love him to death for wanting to put this face of mine on The Brownstone sauce jar, but I agree with the boys, it’s not my sauce! It’s The Brownstone recipe that they’ve been using for over 30 years was derived from Al’s grandparents. I didn’t belong on the jar, and I’m glad Al changed his mind. I will tell you this — it’s phenomenal. No preservatives, sugar, dyes, gluten free, and made with the best ingredients ingredients. I’ve been after Al to jar the sauce for about 8 years now, and it’s been a 5-year process, but it’s finally here!
DonCaro Chucky Trying to Talk A Guy Into Liking Brownstone Sauce…
He doesn’t know this, but I’m hoping he will move over to Brownstone packaged goods and semi-retire. Again, fingers crossed! One of my absolute favorite things to watch is the interaction between my boys and their dad as he asks for advice on packaging, shipping methods, food brokers, etc, etc. They tease him relentlessly, but he’s a great sport and is beyond proud of them. Those Manzo men, they’re cuties with brains and heart. Xoxoxo As always, thank you so much for watching, and I hope to see you all again next week. xoxo
NOTE: ”Cuties with brains and heart”??? The DC Fancy Food Show did not have good words for the Manzoids this year. In fact, CritterFUR INSULTED DC!!
Tradeshows are tough to work. Good job to everyone for doing it. Go Patty!
Marketing by Bravo. Guess Caro and her brood have to do something, considering Tre has it all, makeup, liquor, cookbooks lol…Tre should be against the law for being a monopoly lol
Wouldn’t it be great if Teresa started selling some of her sauces from her cookbooks and they took off whilst the Manzo sauce was an epic failure? And what was Big Al thinking when he wanted to put Chuckie’s face on the jar of sauce. Can you imagine that mug staring at you from the shelves at you local supermarket. *Shudder* I have seen better heads on a boil.
i just cracked up imagining her mug on the shelf. my sister and brother in law actually had an entire case of the crappy sauce given to them by tommy manzo as a wedding gift (he might as well have just flipped them off on their wedding day) because they had it at the brownstone. lets just say 23/24ths of the case is sitting in a closet underneath their staircase a year later
@Ana, I giggled reading your post. It would be the ultimate kick in the bootie for sure.
I think much like Jill Z. with Bethany in NY, the Manzos,Gorgas & their puppets knew Teresa was working and doing all she could because of their money issues. But they never really thought it would be a success. You know? When Teresa first started this Jackie and Caro bragged about how hard she’s worked since finding out about her husbands mess. They would have (I believe) stood by Super T till end of time had it been them standing over her patting her back saying, “Now, now. We are here for you hon (In CaroLIE’Ns superior I know whats best voice!) Just as Chris L. felt the need to inform all that he offered to buy the action stuff and give it back if needed. How long ago was that? The need to annouce what they didn’t want? They just can’t believe they aren’t the ones admired. All of them seem to be so upset that Teresa gets up every day putting her best foot forward with a smile. She has HOPE. How dare she!!!
My Father always told me, the best way to get back at people who want to hurt you, is to stay upbeat,smile and never let them see you cry.
What they didn’t take into account was how the American people will always stand up for the underdog as a whole. What I’m proudest about as an American is how when the chips are down we band together.
In the beginning the Manzo’s were popular. Carolyn was a Mother figure people loved. But just as it has happened to others it went to their heads!!!! I’ve wondered if these people watch the shows? Doesn’t Caro know we all see her handing out Parenting advice by the bucket to others and doesn’t apply it to her own family? It said tons to me watching the scene of Caro and Lauren in the kitchen. Lauren upset cause she wants to be rich too. “But Moooommmm, I want to be a star too… (stomps foot) if you will make me skinny I’ll be popular toooo. ” GAG!
They should have hired a few bubbly personality hot girls to work their booth. A cranky menopausal woman trying to irritate people into liking her sauce isn’t really a marketing plan. lol.
They should have hired Tre. She would have had that crap flying off the shelves all over US by now.
Manzo’s can’t sell sh*t. Literally.
I wouldn’t drink that sludge if someone paid me.
They haven’t made a dime????So what have they been living on for the last two years? Mom must be paying their bills I guess. Or are they just saying that because of the lawsuit that was settled? Not a good sign if after all the publicity they are still not making ANY money.
most businesses don’t make a profit for a few years, wonder why Jac never promoted her husbands Appearal co. or Don Caro’s so called children’s line or property management co. SH did she really ever own that stuff?
@Love, a very good question! I’ve wondered this also. I imagine people such as the Manzos and Chris were able to live very well juggling money. But now they have to be careful because in this tech world they will get busted. Dina’s hubby knew this I bet.
Shady crooked people maybe should stay off TV. Bravo wants them to spend and behave rich. Funny that’s what they say they show us. But they seem to enjoy taping their ruin more
Just thought of it, Chris Manzo once responded to someone he was fighting with on twitter that he makes lots and lots of money. So which is it? Who is lying?
get this, i saw a tweet from him, maybe two days ago, trying to get his mommy do buy groceries for his apartment! i swear! how truly pathetic is that??!! publicly angling mommy for a handout!! on twitter even! (snaggle-puss voice)
Oh lawd no. No one wants to eat don Carlos Brownhole sause in a jar or that nasty as shit water in a bottle. So dumb so boring. Give that family da boot to da fat boring ass.Melissa was good. Really fun. Jogo toe sucking was gross. Tho. & Trees kids are so fresh & bratty. Sorry Gia dances like a spastic elephant. No grace no talent but totally stuck up & has the nerve to criticize Zia Melissa for lyp syncing. Unreal. Gia is not at all talented if she had to enter a real talent contest she’ d bomb worse then her Moms farts.
I think you interposed Gia’s and Melissa’s names because Melissa was boring and honestly has no talent, and no grace whereas Gia is a natural at dancing and even she sang “On Display” better than MeGo da Ho.
im so over the lapband trio and their treasured boys….over, over, over.
I was wondering why the ice cream shop owner would want Kathy giving away treats in his store. Wouldn’t that detract from folks buying the ice cream if they could wander in and have a sweet for free?
Gelottis doesnt have to worry about losing business. they produce ice cream and gelato on a daily basis to deliver for over 25 other ice cream vendors in northern new jersey and have been open for decades. its a multimillion dollar business to be honest, and the exposure was what they wanted, free advertising
I was wondering how CattyKathy is able to bake goods at home and sell them. Maybe New Jersey is different, but in my state, all food that is prepared and sold has to prepared in a facility that has been inspected and approved by the health department.
If she is selling or even giving people tastes of her food in a store etc….someone better be caring Liability Insurance in case someone gets sick from the products…
Your right! Gone are the days of cooking out of your home for resale. If caught they will issue a recall and you will be fined. Giving away food I’m not sure about?
I dunno about all states but here where I live there was a big stink about a women who use to cook food in her home then go feed the homeless in one of the parks they told her she had to stop because of liabilty in case she made someone sick
I am quite sure this is producer induced filler (evergreen as Alex called it) cuz Kathy has nothing to do…..guess vacuuming and doing dishes didnt seem like much of a story-line.
My friend told me her daugther’s school discourages home-made goods for birthdays, bake sales, etc. They have to be store bought. Some school won’t allow sweets for birthdays, only healthy snacks. What is this world coming to?
My daughter’s school doesn’t allow homemade goods. If I want to take something it has to be store bought, sealed and with the ingredients label. Last year she had a diabetic in her class so I couldn’t take sweets for her birthday.
I am so irritated by these idiots… Manzos: Please stay the hell out if DC, go f’ing a “hot” chick in Philly. Us foodies didn’t know you were in DC last year or this year and I assure you you were not missed. Please go away and get fat. The people inside the Beltway have education and one if the highest per capita incomes in the US. That’s why y’alls booths stayed empty.
What an ignorant bunch. I guess the daughter is the new CALFFACE replacing Shiseido, MAC and other favs.
How far did you go down I95- didn’t mama pack you some breast mill? There are 50 states. Did you know that? Never mind.
Simpletons.
They wonder why Ms SH hung up a pic of Albie on Don Caro’s nipple. He’s 27 year old, most MEN that age are getting married, I hope Lyndsay dumps his ass after last night.
nice try bozo ..
quit while you’re ahead…
must be that chuckie is used to the fact that sometimes you have to flush more than once, and these Manzo people are definitely double flushers. aaaand upper-deckers. say! could THAT be where bleeeck water comes from?
“lapband trio” mauahahaa
these comments crack me up !
boy ! most everybody feels the same …
she ain’t winnin’ no popularity contest anytime soon …
I am picturing DonCaro as “Chuckie” on the label of Brownstone sauce in my head! LOL!
It is way too creepy how she talks about her “boys” as if they’re freakin’ toddlers or something!
At the end of her blog, she actually calls them men and says they’re “cuties with brains and heart”. She is really trying to convince everyone of that isn’t she?
Interesting that she almost died when Patti tried the BLK and LOVED it!! How come, Don, cause YOU know it sucks??? Oh, and unless your cutie patootie “boys” and BabyJoeGee’s disgusting father are telling each other how great they are, it’s complEment each other!!
I tried to post a comment on Chuckie’s blog telling her she was delusional about her perfect, wonderful sons. I can just picture her watching this episode on her couch giggling lovingly while they show Crittafur spewing in the bathroom after too many vodka shots! “Thats my sweet little boy!” while hugging a pillow pretending it’s Albie…
Hahaha!!! I am still SMH at these buffoons. I was so mad last night, I couldn’t even type. Did the Don call Joe Giudice ignorant? say he lacks education? I absolutely cannot stand the fat, sloppy Manzos and their puppet Jacqueline. Poor poor Chris L. Why didn’t he run like the rest of his family? None of the bitter Manzos need to go on any trips. I don’t want to see Al anyway. He is bitter and nasty as his wife.
We should appreciate our families, we could have ended up like that!!!
Al’s comment was below the belt. How is he better than Joe Giudice? I thought he announced he was not on anyone’s team.
And who’s daddy was found in the trunk? Big Al shouldn’t throw stones, rocks will come back and knock you down… I am sick of these idiots, every week they look worse then the week before… When is the season coming to an end.. I hope that Andy ask the real questions, the ones we want.. And not look at the Manzos for a piece of whatever…
Andy should not be allowed to host the reunion shows. He can’t be impartial, he clearly favors certain housewives.
especially coming from a man who scammed the state of new jersey for health insurance, claiming that he lived at the brownstone.
You got that right Meatball.. I wish that gov. christie would do a double take on the whole bunch of em… Now that would be some Interesting TV, don’t you think… Perhaps we will watch them on Court TV.. My mind spins, when I think of what can happen to them… A delicious spin of course… I like dreaming… : )
“I can just picture her watching this episode on her couch giggling lovingly while they show Crittafur spewing in the bathroom after too many vodka shots! “Thats my sweet little boy!” while hugging a pillow pretending it’s Albie…”
OMG, the comments this morning are awesome! LOL, it’s so funny cuz it’s true.
All those nasty baby joegee tweets were sent when BLK was suckin wind and Chris Laurita wants the viewers to think he keeps the boys in check when it comes to goofin off?
‘Cuties with brains and heart’? Is she looking at the same sweaty gross duhh trolls I see on my screen? Maybe Caroline accidentally tuned into the Jersey Shore kids by mistake.
Who in there right mind calls their spawn, boys cute? I have not called my son cute since he was 3 … And you wonder why these brats have problems.
I can’t believe Chris Laurita tries to come off as a man that has his sh*t together – lecturing everyone on how to behave (Asslee) and handle their business (Juicy Joe) yet one of his main business partners is a drunk-pukin’-adolescent fool. He’s put all his eggs in this one basket and he’s bankin’ on the Manzo boys to give it publicity. Nice publicity – a kid drinking his guts out. Nice image…
ooooh…and don’t let me forget – Joey Gee… keep your kids far, far away from this character!! Little boys – BEWARE OF THE BOOGIE MAN! Don;t let him tempt you with the funny lookin’ black water….
Caroline: I know y’all read these blogs, so here’s a bit of advice: The Brownstone Sauce will have a greater chance at being successful if it has a decent price point. The Nanina’s vodka sauce and their marinara sauce was selling at the Brookdale ShopRite for something like $6.99/bottle, which is ridiculous, even if it is a specialty product. Good luck!
Hell even Paul Newman (rest his soul), products don’t cost that much… He was a Star!
DonCaro:
1. If your “boys” are cuties, why do they look like the Michelin Man with all those chins?
2. If your “boys” have heart, why did they participate in a twitter exchange where a BABY was used by their uncle in a spoof twitter account that included pornography? Using a baby in conjuction with pornography seems like it should be against the law. Wait, it IS against the law! Isn’t involvement with child porn not a crime when the Manzo’s do it?
Melissa is just another pretty girl with an okay voice like Britney Spears. Gia Giudice is, I’m sorry, horrible at dancing. She has the steps down but tries so hard to be the center of attention it is almost sad. Her imitation was cute but who doesn’t lip sync Gia??? It is kind of like stuffing your bra.
Caroline the clown is just too old and unglamorous for this show. Everything that comes out of her ass… I mean saggy ass jowls I can almost guess. Samo samo & i think someone else here said it “Cliche”. Dump that family from the Bravo roster. Maybe get Rich Wakili’s big fat loud lebonese family on there. That’s rival the shahs of sunset I’m sure.
Comments about G to the I A, not necessary. I’m giving Milania ur address and she is loading her little red wagon with a whole lot of woopin.
How can we tell what kind of voice MilleVanilliGorga has, I never heard it.
I can’t believe Chuckies boys where twittering her to buy groceries for there apt.. Those losers need to get a job period. What happened to there money from Bravo? I think what Bravo is finally seeing and all of us is that the Lauritas and the Manzo’s are running out of money period. All these scams they are doing is to get something out there to make money pure and simple. Chris is running scared that he will lose that house and everything once the lawyers come and take all his crap for peircing the corporate vail in bankruptcy. He knows that Jax is unstable and if you think she’s unstable now, what and see what will happen when they are getting evicted from their house and losing stuff she will go insane. Manzo’s are in debt up to their eyeballs on the brownstone, they have multiple loans on that place. The reason she is wanting to move to a smaller place is because they can’t afford that house anymore.
TheManzos are always talking food.. I think they have a fetish with it…
There are two lawsuits still pending on the BLK, one is against the Manzo/Laurita for stealing the blackwater and another is against the sisters and BLK that came out last season stating that they created blackwater. I read somewhere that Jac said they had settled the lawsuit which is not true. If you know any attorney in California, they can access online and get the lawsuits.
anita: There WERE two suits pending. The one in CA was dismissed in December as it was consolidated with the other one. THAT suit was, last time SH reported on it a few days ago, awaiting a judge’s signature approving the global dismissal of ALL claims, counterclaims, etc.
anita: You do not have to be a CA attorney to access the documents… which have been on SH for a week. There are MANY attorneys who read and comment on SH. The BLK water lawsuit is OVER. SH
Sorry! and that is why I don’t write a blog! SH please feel free to delete, I promise to search your site before I comment!
Christopher manzo has no money….If he did,he must of spent it all at a mcdonald’s.
Actually he prefers Wendy’s.