Officemate

Posted by Virgil Burks

My office mate and I have become pretty good friends. At first, I didn’t think I was going to like her. She’s much older than I am, and doesn’t have kids. She has dogs, which she basically acts like are her kids. She is best buds with our boss, so that made me a little standoffish with her. I didn’t feel like I could really trust her, or confide in her in any way, knowing she has barbeques over at the bosses on the weekends. Slowly but surely, though, she has kind of grown on me. She is really helpful. If she sees me working on something, or overhears a conversation I’m having, she is always quick to offer some help or a supply that would make the task easier. It’s not just work stuff. I was talking with another worker about our tv provider, and she that afternoon she sent me an email with a link to http://www.cabletelevision.net/, and a little note just saying I thought this might be useful. How can I not like her?

Pork Tocino on Stick

My latest food craving was cooking some pork tocino on stick. I've chose to prepare this type of food because it reminds me of home (in the Philippines) and it also one of our favorites. The recipe is so easy and you can do it while you are blindfolded. Check out this yummy photo below!

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

 This is a guest post by Dennis Consorte.

Macaroni and cheese is a classic home-style dish and a favorite comfort food. Its rich, creamy flavor is enjoyed by children and adults alike. Everyone can appreciate the cheesy goodness, but these days, mac and cheese is often made from a box. Yes, it’s easy, cheap and convenient but every now and then you deserve a real homemade treat. This recipe for classic macaroni and cheese is doubly delicious and still affordable and easy to make. You will probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry. The ingredients include 2 cups of elbow macaroni, cooked and drained, 3 Tbsp. of butter or margarine, 2 Tbsp. of all-purpose flour, ½ tsp. of salt, 1/8 tsp. of pepper, 2 cups of milk and of course, 2 cups (8 oz.) of shredded mild Cheddar Cheese, divided. You can also add ¼ cup of finely chopped onion, if you desire. This savory recipe mixes two southern favorites, macaroni and cheese, and casserole.
To begin preparing this dish, rich in calcium and vitamin A, melt your butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. If you choose, cook your onions in the butter for about 5 minutes or until tender. Next, stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mix has thickened. Remove this mix from heat and add 1-1/2 cups of cheese, stir until the cheese is melted. Combine your cheese sauce with cooked macaroni and pour this into a 1-1/2-quart casserole. Top your macaroni and cheese casserole with the remaining cheese. Bake your mac and cheese in preheated 350°F oven for about 30 minutes or until it is bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned. Now, after 45 minutes total, your delicious dish is done. This homemade macaroni and cheese is a meal you can be proud of that everyone will love. The dish serves six and is both kid friendly and vegetarian friendly. It makes a perfect lunch, dinner or even a side – it pairs very well with chicken.

Outlaw Ribeye Steak

The month of March is almost over and I'll have my birthday this Sunday which happens to be April's Fools Day. Yes, that's right; my mother gave birth to me on April 1 which also falls on her birthday. I am lucky to have the same birthday with my Mom because I think it is not common. Anyways, I decided to share with you guys a picture of the food I ordered at Long Horn Steak House during our vacation trip in San Antonio, Texas a couple weeks ago. Check out those yummy Outlaw Rib eye Steak below.

Unique Gift Basket

In a few weeks Easter will arrive and with that will be Easter baskets filled with goodies that everyone likes. You might be wondering to yourself, how can I get a hold of a really fantastic Easter Basket that has great things that everyone loves? Well I found a website called GourmetGiftBaskets.com that sells some truly incredible Easter baskets that you just have to see to believe. You can get yourself a customized basket that is made especially for Easter or any other occasion, and you can have it filled with fruit, wine, beer, baked goods, snacks, candies, plush toys, and much more. I personally like the fruit basket with chocolate dipping because it contains healthy fruits with really delicious chocolate dip that everyone will absolutely love. So if you are looking for a great basket for Easter, Anniversaries, birthdays, or whatever other occasion may arise, check out Gourmet Gift Baskets today, you will definitely be glad you did.

Slice Raw Squid in Vinegar

One of the foods that I've been craving for the past several days is the one that my grandma used to prepare while I was still in the Philippines. I love eating fresh raw slice squid in vinegar, onion, tomatoes, scallions, hot pepper especially during the summer because we normally go to the beach every weekend. We paired it with grill pork or fried fish. I am drooling while staring at the picture my Mama send to me last night. Take a look at the picture above!

Say Cheese Cake

I have to admit that I really love dessert a lot, but I would have to say that my favorite dessert of all time is cheesecake because it is so delicious. I also like that there is a huge variety of cheesecake out there including strawberry, raspberry, and my personal favorite, turtle cheesecake! So I am sure that if you love cheesecake a lot, you must be wondering, where is the best place to order cheesecake? Well surprisingly, ordering your cheesecake off of the internet is the best place to go to, and right now, the best website that sells wonderful delicious cheesecake is at Cheesecake.com. This website has the best type of cheesecake that you can purchase and best of all, at a very good price. Keep in mind that they also have other great items such as pies, cookies, brownies, and much more. So why not check them out today, you will be very glad that you did.