Lunch Time!: Movie & Pizza Co.

Posted on September 14, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Lunch time is always my favorite part of the work day. It signifies that you're halfway through your day, and it gives you a break from constantly typing away, or whatever it is that you're doing. The fact that you can enjoy some delicious food is definitely a perk. :0) I have some spots that I like to frequent for lunch, but sometimes, I like to try... [Read more...]

Wine Anyone?: Wine Tasting @ Stella Marris

Posted on June 16, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey Country Squire! Are you a wine connoisseur? Or do you just want to know what wine goes well with what dish? Well, I'm in the latter category. Being a wine newbie, I'm not exactly sure what a good wine tastes like. But with various wine tastings being held around the city, I'm slowly learning. :) Would you like to go to a wine tasting? Well, you're... [Read more...]

Red Wine, or White?

Posted on May 14, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Imagine being in the Napa Valley at dinner party, where there are so many types of food and all the wine you can drink. However, you have no idea what wine goes with what food. Yikes! Well here is what I think are the best tips for food & wine matching! To get the full experience of great food, I think it should have a nice wine to compliment... [Read more...]

Say NO…to vending machines

Posted on April 26, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

It’s a daily process for me. I walk right by the honey bun, knowing that while it may be calling to me in all of it’s cinnamon-y goodness, it’s not good for my hips. Taste buds, yes, hips, no. This is the daily battle that many of us who work in an office face: whether to raid the vending machine or not. I often need a sugar rush to get me... [Read more...]

Best Burgers in Town!

Posted on April 16, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

There aren’t many ways that you can mess with a burger. It’s a classic! I can honestly say that I have not had a really bad (bad as in bad) burger in a very long time. Well, unless you count a paper thin variety of what used to be a burger at one fast food chain…but I digress. My motto is, the messier, the better! If the ketchup is perfectly... [Read more...]

Recipe of the Week: Pancake Wraps

Posted on February 12, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey Country Squire! Do you love pancakes? We do! And to show you how much we love them, we're sharing this recipe with you! Pancake Wraps: 3 Morningstar Farms® Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties, or anykind of meat that you would like 6 frozen Kellogg's® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Pancakes or 6 frozen Kellogg's® Eggo® Buttermilk Pancakes 1 tablespoon(s)... [Read more...]

That’s a Spicy Meatball! Super Bowl Party Recipe

Posted on February 3, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

These are sure to be a hit at any Super Bowl Party! 1 package (about 18 ounces) fully-cooked beef meatballs 2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon honey Prepared blue cheese dressing Prepared ranch dressing Celery sticksDirections: Cook meatballs according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine hot pepper... [Read more...]