Wednesday Night Special

Artisan Pizza Special
(5:30-8:30pm)

Your choice of pizza and beverage for only $10!
(drinks include cappuccinos or lattés, smoothies, 12oz. beers, wine)

This week's featured Artisan Pizza:

Garlic Mashed Potato & Cheddar
(garlic mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese topped with green onions and bacon)

Other pizza selections available.

Tonight's Special

Wednesday Night Special

11/11/09
(6:00pm-8:30pm)

2 Bowls of Creamy Corn Chowder & Bacon
or
Butternut Sage & Stout Soup
(served with a warm roll)

2 pieces of Pumpkin Cheesecake

and

2 Drinks of choice

ALL FOR $20 (or one of everything for $10 a person)

Wednesday Night Special Nov. 4th

Tapas
Caprese salad: Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Butternut Sage & Stout Soup
Two creamy & filling bowls of soup made with fresh butternut and kabocha squash, crushed garlic, fresh sage, onion and oatmeal stout beer. Comes with a chunk of fresh-baked sourdough bread made with the same stout beer.

Drinks (2)
Your choice of lattes, beer, wine, or smoothies.

We also have a delicious and creamy pumpkin cheesecake available for dessert tonight. Reservations for large groups encouraged.

This week's soup:

Pumpkin Bisque
A rich, creamy soup made from fresh pureed vegetables with hints of thyme, sage, and nutmeg

Wednesday Artisan Pizza Special
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tapas, Pizza, and 2 Drinks
All for $20!!



Artisan Pizza
Tuscan Walnut
(artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach topped with feta and toasted walnuts)

Tapas
Goat Cheese and Cranberry Chutney Crostini

Drinks
Your choice of lattes, microbrew beer, wine, or smoothies.

Other pizza choices available.
Reservations for large groups encouraged.

Tonight only
Mention that you viewed my blog and receive dessert (Turtle Cheesecake) free!
(while supplies last)

This week's soup:

Fresh Spinach Orzo

The health benefits of spinach are numerous and its ability to help prevent disease is well known.

Spinach is at the top my super food list!

Oct. 21, 2009 Menu

Wednesday Night Artisan Pizza Special
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Pizza, Tapas, and 2 Drinks All for $20!

Artisan Pizza
BLT Melt
(a creamy white sauce with bacon, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella topped with crisp lettuce)

Tapas
Crostini topped with feta cheese, olives, and pine nuts

Drink
Your choice of decadent wines, microbrew beers, espresso, or cappuccino.

Other pizza choices are available.


Reservations for large groups suggested.

Tonight's 3-for-1 price special

Tonight from 5:30-8:30.

Tapas, Artisan Pizza, Drinks
All for just $20.
Tapas: Slow roasted tomatoes stuffed with feta cheese, olives & pine nuts. A delicious start to the main dish.

Artisan Pizza: Leek, Sausage & Parmesan...sauteed leeks, ground Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese and fresh cherry tomatoes. A body-warming blend of ingredients, perfect for a chilly night like tonight.

Drinks: a couple of microbrews, glasses of wine, smoothies, lattes or cappuccinos.

Reservations requested for larger parties.

In Wine Country

Want to learn more about wine and wine country? I highly recommend the In Wine Country site (I posted a link under Favorite Sites to the right). Topics include artisan foods, gardens, adventures, and...wine! Take a look and let me know what you think. I think a Stumpjack trip to Wine Country might be fun!

Wednesday Night Special

Artisan Pizza, Tapas, and 2 Drinks
All for $20!
(5:30-8:30pm)

Artisan Pizza
Roasted Tomato, Goat Cheese & Arugula

Tapas
Olive Tapenade Crostini

Drink
Choose from a variety of tasty beers, wines, smoothies, and coffees.

Other Pizza selections available.
Reservations for large groups suggested.

Kim's Tomato Basil Bisque

At this time of year soup is such a treat! It's warm, satisfying and somehow comforting. In addition, most soups are very nutritious! As promised, I am sharing some of Stumpjack's most popular recipes with you. Here is one of my favorite:

Kim's Tomato Basil Bisque

• 2 (28 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes
• 2 Fresh Roma tomatoes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of chicken broth
• 2 (11.5 ounce) cans of V-8 juice
• 2 cups of heavy cream or half & half
• 1/2 cup of butter
• Fresh Basil leaves (1-2 packages)
• 2 tbsp. sugar (optional)
  
• Garlic Sea Salt
• Ground black pepper
  

Directions:

In a large soup pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and V-8 juice. Cut the fresh Roma tomatoes into pieces and place in your blender or food processor with a splash of cream just long enough to liquefy them and add to the soup pot. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 30 min. Then add the basil cut into small strips, cream, and butter. Stir until the butter is melted. Season as desired with the garlic sea salt and crushed black pepper. When served, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!


"Soup is cuisine's kindest course. It breathes reassurance; it steams consolation; after a weary day it promotes sociability...there is nothing like a bowl of hot soup, its wisp of aromatic steam making the nostrils quiver with anticipation."

Louis P. De Gouy, The Soup Book, 1949

I'd love to see your comments!

Artisan Pizza Special

Menu for Wed. September 30th
(5:30-8:30pm)

Artisan Pizza, Tapas, and 2 Drinks of Choice

All for $20!

Pizza
Chicken & Cranberry Pizza with Brie and Almonds

Tapas
Pesto Pita Crisps

Drink
Choose from a variety of tasty microbrew beers, decadent wines, smoothies, and coffees.

Other Pizza selections available.
Reservations for large groups suggested.

Blog Title Change

Greetings All You Food & Wine Lovers!

As you may have noticed, I recently changed the name of my blog to include food as well as wine. I have been creating special Wednesday night menus that I've posted with regularity over the past few months. It has been fun experimenting and coming up with a new artisan pizza recipe each week. I strive to use the freshest ingredients using as much locally grown produce as possible! I also promote locally produced wines; however, I do carry a small variety of affordable wines from different wine growing regions of the world. For the month of September, bring a friend on a Wednesday night who has not had the opportunity to sample our artisan pizzas and receive one free drink on us!
Enjoy!

Artisan Pizza Special

Menu for Wed. September 16th
(5:30-8:30pm)

Artisan Pizza, Tapas, and 2 Drinks of Choice

All for $20!

Pizza
Prosciutto Tapenade

Tapas
Herbed Potato Wedges
with Dipping Sauce

Drink
Choose from a variety of tasty microbrew beers, decadent wines, smoothies, and coffees.

Other Pizza selections available.
Reservations for large groups suggested.

Hey Ladies!

You are invited to join us for the First

Stumpjack
Wine Divas!
Event

Sunday, September 27th
2-5pm

(No prior wine knowledge necessary)

Our goal is to give you an excuse to take time for yourself, celebrate friendships, and have fun. Enjoy wine without the pretention sometimes associated with it. Sample exquisite food and wine, play wine trivia, and connect with other divas!

Our featured wine of the month will be Riesling.

We will sample Rieslings from different wine regions and foods that pair well.

In addition, join Jessica Lyn Van Slooten for a blissful afternoon of relaxing yoga and chocolate meditation. Allow your senses to soar while your body stretches and your mind quiets. We'll use chocolate tasting to guide our gentle yoga practice.

Dress comfortably. Sweatpants are acceptable!

Cost: $20

Stumpjumper Member: $15

RSVP by 9/20

Wed Special & Live Music

Tonight's Wednesday Night Special includes the usual trio of tasty treats, PLUS live music courtesy of Craig Peaslee of Sax-Dan's Peas-a-Pye Jazz Trio. Craig will be performing solo tonight with cool stylings of jazz guitar.

Menu for Wed. Sept. 9
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tapas, Artisan Pizza, and 2 Beverages of Choice
All for $20!

Tapas
Fresh Bread & Dipping Oil

Pizza
Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Pizza

2 Beverages of Choice
(includes a selection of tasty microbrew beers, decadent wines, coffee drinks, and smoothies)

Other pizza selections available.
Reservations suggested for large groups

Wednesday Night Special

Our Wednesday Evening Special (Tapas, Artisan Pizza, and Bottle of Wine for $20) that was offered throughout the summer has come to an end. However, we still plan to make Wed. evenings interesting and delicious by offering a new Fall Special.

Tapas, Artisan Pizza, and 2 Beverages of Choice
All for $20!

Menu for Wed. Sept. 2
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tapas
Iceberg Wedges with Gorgonzola Dressing
or
Sauteed Portobello Cap Topped with Parmesan

Pizza
Baby Red Potato/Rosemary/ Parmesan

2 Beverages of Choice
(includes a selection of tasty microbrew beers, decadent wines, coffee drinks, and smoothies)


Other pizza selections available.
Reservations suggested for large groups

Wednesday Night Special

Menu

Wed. August 26th
Artisan Pizza Special
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tapas, Pizza, and Wine
All for $20.00!

Tapas
Salmon Pate

Pizza
Mushroom Lovers

Wine Suggestion:
2 glasses of Captain's Walk Sangiovese

Reservations accepted but not necessary.
Other pizza and wine selections available.

Wednesday Night Special

Wed. August 19th

Artisan Pizza Special (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Tapas, Pizza, and Wine All three for only $20! Tapas: Corn & Tomato Salsa

Pizza: Garden Veggie Parmesan

Wine: Carafe of White Sangria

Other pizza and wine selections available.
Reservations suggested but not necessary.

Wed. August 12th
Artisan Pizza Special
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

APPETIZER, PIZZA, & WINE
All for $20!

Appetizer
Wedge of Blue Cheese drizzled with honey,
served with crusty bread slices.

Pizza
Mushroom, Fontina, & Sage

Wine Suggestion
Chardonnay

Other pizza and wine selections available.
Reservations accepted but not necessary.

Wednesday Aug. 5th
Artisan Pizza Special (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Appetizer, Pizza and Wine
All for $20!

Appetizer
Baked Brie with Raspberry Sauce

Pizza
Spinach Bacon Parmesan

Wine Selection
Fruity Merlot Sangria

Other pizza and wine selections available.
Reservations accepted but not necessary.

Wine Divas

You are invited to join Stumpjack's

Wine Divas!

(No prior wine knowledge necessary)

Our goal is to give you an excuse to take time for yourself, celebrate friendships, and have fun. Enjoy wine without the pretentiousness sometimes associated with it. Sample exquisite food and wine, play wine trivia, and connect with other divas!

Contact Kim at 920-553-5282 or at stumpjack@gmail.com

Watch for details!

Artisan Pizza Special for Wednesday 7/29
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Appetizer, Pizza and Bottle of Wine
All for $20!

Appetizer
Roasted garlic and paprika mixed with fresh, soft goat cheese spread over rustic bread, topped with sun-dried tomatoes and capers.

Pizza
Caramelized Onion & Gorgonzola Cheese

Wine Suggestion
Cabernet Sauvignon

Other pizza and wine selections available.
Reservations accepted but not necessary.

Wednesday Night Pizza Special for 7/22/09
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Appetizer, Artisan Pizza and Bottle of Wine for $20!

Appetizer
Raspberry BellaVitano Cheese
served with fruit and olives

Pizza
Smoked Salmon Pizza
with Dill Creme Fraiche

Wine Suggestion
Chardonnay

Other pizza and wine selections available.
Reservations accepted but not necessary.

Wednesday Night Pizza Menu
(5:30pm-8:30pm)

Appetizer, Pizza and Bottle of Wine

All for $20!


Appetizer
Mediterranean Pita Chips with Hummus
or
Caprese Salad

Pizza
Quattro Formaggio
(a four cheese pizza topped with Mozzarella, Asiago, Parmesan, Goat cheese, tomato, pine nuts and basil)

Wine Pairing Suggestion
Von Stiehl Satin Red - an off-dry red with rich fruit flavors & a smooth finish

Other pizza and wine selections available.

Reservations accepted but not necessary.

July 8 Wed Night Special

From 5:30-8:30 tonight.

Appetizer: Herbed Cheese Bread

Artisan Pizza: Wisconsin Extraordinaire
(A tasteful blend of Wisconsin's finest ingredients including brats and cheese curds.)

Wine: White Zinfindel

All this for one low price of $20.
Make a reservation.

The winner of last month's Wed Night Special drawing is Alice Sheehan!
Alice won a ticket to the most fun concert of the year: Pato Banton and the Now Generation band on Sept 18th at Stumpjack Coffee.

Wed. Night Special - July 1

Menu for Wed. July 1st
5:30-8:30pm

Appetizers
Shrimp Scampi or Baked Spinach Cheese Wedges

Pizza
Chicken Avocado

Wine Suggestion
Von Stiehl's Lakeshore Fume (a crisp, semi-dry white wine made from Seyval grapes)
or
Niagara (a fresh and fruity semi-sweet white wine)

All for only $20

Wed, June 24 Tapas, Pizza, Wine Special

Tonight's menu continues this month's special trio of deliciousness...from 5:30-8:30pm.Appetizer, Pizza, and Bottle of Wine for $20.

In addition, for every pizza purchased (only on Wed. evenings) you will be entered to win a concert ticket for the Sept. performance by reggae star Pato Banton.

Featured tapas selections:

Capresé Salad -or-
Homemade guacamole with tortilla chips

Featured pizza (in addition to our other selections):

Fig, Red Onion & Prosciutto Pizza

Suggested wine pairing:

Von Stiehl's Lakeshore Fumé (semi-dry, crisp and chilled wine from the Seyval grape)

Reservations accepted

Wed. June 17 Pizza & Wine Special

Tonight's menu continues this month's special trio of deliciousness...from 5:30-8:30pm.

Appetizer, Pizza, and Bottle of Wine for $20.

In addition, for every pizza purchased (only on Wed. evenings) you will be entered to win a concert ticket for the Sept. performance by reggae star Pato Banton.

Featured tapas selections:
Caprese Salad -or-
Tuna, Olive Oil, Caper Crostini

Featured pizza (in addition to our other selections):
Portobello, Rosemary, Garlic

Suggested wine pairing:
Von Stiehl's Satin Red

Reservations encouraged.

Wed. June 10 Pizza and Wine Pairing

Last week we held our first Artisan Pizza and Wine Event. Although we've had an awesome response to all of our pizza selections, people have been raving about the Shrimp & Sundried Tomato Pizza. I must agree! You simply must try one! Every Wed. for the month of June (from 5-8:30pm) we offer an

Appetizer, Pizza, and Bottle of Wine for $20.

In addition, for every pizza purchased (only on Wed. evenings) you will be entered to win a concert ticket for the Sept. performance by reggae star Pato Banton.

Featured pizza (in addition to our other selections):
Radicchio, Bacon & Watercress Pizza
Suggested wine pairing:
Von Stiehl's Sparkling Muscat or Lakeshore Fume
Appetizer Selections:
Warmed Cheese Wedges and Mango Black Bean Salsa & Tortilla Chips

Reservations accepted.

Wondering what wine goes well with bacon?
I found this interesting article I thought you may enjoy: click here.

Wed. June 3 Pizza and Wine Pairing

Wednesday Pizza and Wine Pairings
June 3 Menu - 5:00-8:30pm
Special Appetizer, Pizza and Bottle of Wine for only 20!

Selections for this week include:


Appetizers
Tomato and Avocado/Goat Cheese Crostini
Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato
Portobello Mushroom Cap sauteed in Rosemary and Olive Oil


Pizza
Margherita (tomato, pesto, fresh basil, and mozzarella)
Greek (cucumber sauce, calamato olives, red onion, feta, tomato and mozzarella)
Portobello/Spinach/Artichoke
Pepperoni and Herbs
Shrimp and Sundried Tomato

Depending on your dinner choice, a red or white wine selection is available. And ... with every pizza purchase (only on Wed. nights) you will receive a chance to win a ticket to the Sept. Bato Banton concert!

Wednesday Pizza & Wine Pairings

Greetings Wine Lovers! Join us for dinner and wine pairing specials!

Beginning on Wednesday, June 3rd and every Wednesday in June
from 5-8:30pm. Receive...
An appetizer, one of our new Artisan Pizzas, and a bottle of wine
for only $20
AND...
With every pizza purchase (on Wed. evenings only)
you will be entered in a drawing that will be held in July
to win a ticket to the September performance
by reggae sensation Pato Banton!

Wine & Chocolate follow-up

Kim conducts a great tasting

We had a lovely time last Saturday with our wine and chocolate tasting. Matt & Steph & Orly arrived early to set up for music and they joined in a bit of tasting too.

Brian & Matt eating chocolate. Matt looks like he's loving the chocolate.
I think the favorite pairings of the night were the Captain's Walk "Disappearing Treasure" & white chocolate nibs, and the Captain's Walk "Captain's Red" & chocolate/rum truffles from Uniquely Yours Pastry Shoppe.

Orly's boots with bells for added percussion.

You can see more images at the Stumpjack Flickr site.

Chocolate and Wine-Sublime!

Chocolate and Wine Tasting

Saturday, March 12th
6-7pm
Join us for this decadent pairing of delicious wines and specialty chocolates, including a Flourless Chocolate Oblivion Cake from Uniquely Yours Pastry Shop.
Members: $15
Non-members: $20
Music to follow by
Matt & Steph Davies
with special guest Orly Bendavid.
Please RSVP to 553-5282

Saturday Happy Hour!

Join us for Happy Hour!

Saturday, March 7th
6:00-7:00pm
With the purchase of one glass of wine,
receive the second glass free!
Try our new Stumpjack Gourmet Pizzas too! Music by Becky Markvart beginning at 7pm

Wine of the Month – Sangiovese

MARCH 2009
Wine of the Month –Sangiovese!

Sangiovese (san-jo-vay-zay) is a red wine grape originating in Italy. However, winemakers outside of Italy are starting to experiment with it as well. Vineyards of Sangiovese can be found in California, Washington, Argentina, Uruguay and Australia. It is the primary component of Chianti (a traditional wine of Tuscany). The flavor profile of Sangiovese is lightly fruity with a hint of earthiness and moderate to high natural acidity.

This medium-bodied wine pairs well with pizza (like the new Stumpjack Gourmet Pizzas), red meats and pastas.

Stop by to sample Captain’s Walk Sangiovese at our wine bar. It boasts a bouquet consisting of lusty aromas of black cherry, plum, and briar berry, followed by a hint of anise. Just a touch of oak adds complexity and character, while flavors of fresh raspberry and plum steal the show.

Did you know...

...that Pennsylvania state law prohibits a man from buying alcohol without a note of permission from his wife? Hmmmm...

Von Stiehl Winery

Von Stiehl underground cavern

As some of you may know, we are friends with the good folks at the Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma. Their wines were the first we carried in Stumpjack and have continued to be very popular with our friends and customers. This is just a brief shout out to Von Stiehl (VS) and a raise of the wine glass in recognition of their continued success and award winning wines. At this past year’s Wine Tasters Guild Competition Von Stiehl wines won several medals.

In a competition that judges a couple thousand wines the results were:

VS Cherry Kirche, was awarded a Double Gold Medal.

VS Stomey Creek Blush, Golf Medal (becoming the first wine made with grapes grown in Door County to win a Gold Medal).

VS Naughty Girl, Bronze Medal.

VS Apple Wine, Bronze Medal.

VS Chardonnay, Double Gold Medal.

VS Riesling, Silver Medal.

VS Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Medal.

Also, Von Stiehl's sister winery, Captain's Walk Winery (CW) in Green Bay won several awards in the same Taster's Guild Competitions:

CW Riesling, Bronze Medal.

CW Captain's White, Bronze Medal.

CW Sauvignon Blanc, Bronze Medal.

CW Sangiovese, Gold Medal.

CW Merlot, Gold Medal.

We carry a mix of Von Stiehl and Captain's Walk wines, and right now, for Valentine's Day we have the VS Valentine's Day White Zinfandel Love Wine. Looking for something for your sweetie? How about a card, a rose, and a bottle of VS Love wine?

Handy new pairing site

Checking out what cheeses go with my Cabernet.

What cheese loves your libation? What libation loves your cheese?

The answers to this age-old question can be easily and quickly uncovered on the very cool and visually appealing new "Wisconsin Cheese Cupid" site. Click here and bookmark the site for a handy guide to pairing cheese with various red wines, white wines, beer varieties or spirits. This is a fun new site from those creative and energetic folks at the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Mouse over and click the cheese of your choice for even more great info, and keep the sound on your computer as your do so for the correct pronunciation tip.

Valentines Day Wine Tasting

Join us for

Valentines Day
Wine & Gourmet Pizza Tasting

Saturday, February 14th
Time: 6pm

Music to follow by West Lafayette, Indiana jazz trio SNORB!

We're finally unrolling the long-awaited pizza project. We've solved the special pizza crust challenge by having Pastry Queen Jennifer Pasquill of Uniquely Yours Pastry Shoppe come up with a tasty, thin, beer soaked crust, small and oblong and totally delish. These will be small gourmet pizzas with ingredients a little out of the ordinary. We will have several wines selected from our friends at Von Stiehl and Captain's Walk Wineries for you to sample as well. Make plans for you and your sweetheart. Stop in to buy your tickets and reserve your spot.

members $20 per person
non members $25 per person

Space is limited so purchase your tickets asap