• Getting to know Quiet Light – Kat Cook – Administrative Assistant Q: Where are you from originally? A: I was born in Rockford, Illinois, and raised in Rockton (a small town about 20 min North of Rockford near the Wisconsin border). Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies? A: I am an avid runner, outdoor enthusiast and freelance artist. I am also a mother of two, so free time is few and far between. But I do try and set aside at least an hour per day to focus on myself. Q: What is your favorite food? A: That is a tough question. My boyfriend and I have been eating clean for a couple years, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t occasionally splurge and devour a pizza. The answer is pizza. Q: Do you cook – if so, what is your specialty? A: Don’t let my last name fool you! I’ve been known to mess things up in the kitchen, but over the last few months, I have been cooking more. My favorite dish to make is honey garlic chicken because it tastes great and only takes 20 minutes to prep and cook. SOLD! Q: Do you have any pets? A: Not at the moment. Our American Bulldog, Cambria, passed away recently. We were lucky to have shared our love with her for 10.5 years. We may consider another dog in the future, but for now we will cherish our memories of her. #gettingtoknowquietlight #qlclife #employeeprofile #gorockford
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    Getting to know Quiet Light – Kat Cook – Administrative Assistant Q: Where are you from originally? A: I was born in Rockford, Illinois, and raised in Rockton (a small town about 20 min North of Rockford near the Wisconsin border). Q: What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies? A: I am an avid runner, outdoor enthusiast and freelance artist. I am also a mother of two, so free time is few and far between. But I do try and set aside at least an hour per day to focus on myself. Q: What is your favorite food? A: That is a tough question. My boyfriend and I have been eating clean for a couple years, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t occasionally splurge and devour a pizza. The answer is pizza. Q: Do you cook – if so, what is your specialty? A: Don’t let my last name fool you! I’ve been known to mess things up in the kitchen, but over the last few months, I have been cooking more. My favorite dish to make is honey garlic chicken because it tastes great and only takes 20 minutes to prep and cook. SOLD! Q: Do you have any pets? A: Not at the moment. Our American Bulldog, Cambria, passed away recently. We were lucky to have shared our love with her for 10.5 years. We may consider another dog in the future, but for now we will cherish our memories of her. #gettingtoknowquietlight #qlclife #employeeprofile #gorockford
  • #ICYMI @valerijlea, a seasoned veteran of the foodservice marketing scene, outlined four areas manufacturers can support the foodservice industry come back stronger in 2021 on our blog. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. [Source: @rb_magazine] Show Less
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    #ICYMI @valerijlea, a seasoned veteran of the foodservice marketing scene, outlined four areas manufacturers can support the foodservice industry come back stronger in 2021 on our blog. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. [Source: @rb_magazine] Show Less
  • Food manufacturers: Now is the time to step up and support restaurant operators, campus dining chefs and school nutrition directors in new innovative ways. From state restrictions to reduced customer traffic, it's been a long 10 months for everyone in the foodservice industry. Our resident expert @valerijlea breaks down how food manufacturers can do their part to ensure the foodservice industry makes the comeback it deserves. "Consumers will eventually forego the classic Americana comfort foods and resuscitate their desire for flavor experimentation, but for now, your focus needs to be on giving the operator versatile, easy-to-use products that work hard for them." Click the link in our bio to read the full post on our blog.
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    Food manufacturers: Now is the time to step up and support restaurant operators, campus dining chefs and school nutrition directors in new innovative ways. From state restrictions to reduced customer traffic, it's been a long 10 months for everyone in the foodservice industry. Our resident expert @valerijlea breaks down how food manufacturers can do their part to ensure the foodservice industry makes the comeback it deserves. "Consumers will eventually forego the classic Americana comfort foods and resuscitate their desire for flavor experimentation, but for now, your focus needs to be on giving the operator versatile, easy-to-use products that work hard for them." Click the link in our bio to read the full post on our blog.
  • 2020 was a hard year for restaurants, and with winter, the first part of 2021 will likely follow suit. Your favorite restaurants need your support more than ever right now. We have some tips to help you level up your takeout game & support the restaurant industry. 1️⃣ If the restaurant utilizes an app for curbside or delivery, download it. It’s worth deleting that 100th picture of your dog. Many of these apps provide rewards you can earn as well as make your takeout experience seamless. 2️⃣ Buy better takeout gear. Eating in the car may not be glamorous; However, there are lots of gadgets to help that experience feel like a treat. Simply type in “Car Tray Table” into Amazon & be amazed at all the fun things that exist to make eating fries easier. 3️⃣ Speaking of fries: if you do not eat them right away, put them in the oven when you get home to reclaim their crispiness. I repeat put fries in the oven. Or if you are one of the many people who purchased an air fryer this year, crisp them up in the fryer. 4️⃣ Take out sides, sides and more sides. If there is a restaurant you miss but know the entrée won’t carry well, do not let that stop you. Make your steak at home and order some rolls and sides from your favorite steakhouse to make the at-home experience complete. 5️⃣ When getting delivery, order multiple meals to make the delivery fee go further. For example, order out breakfast from your favorite sandwich shop & add in something for lunch that refrigerates well. Or buy two of your favorite dinners & eat the leftovers the following day. 6️⃣ Find good picnic locations. Being outside is good for the soul, so stock up on wintery supplies, like a heated picnic blanket powered by your car, to make outdoor dining more fun and cozier. 7️⃣ Remember to bring your mask (yes, even in the drive-thru and curbside pick-up), to use hand sanitizer and to tip exceedingly well. Foodservice workers are under enormous pressure since the pandemic started, and we need to take good care of them. This is a great way to show them we care. Now go out and safely support your favorite local restaurant!
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    2020 was a hard year for restaurants, and with winter, the first part of 2021 will likely follow suit. Your favorite restaurants need your support more than ever right now. We have some tips to help you level up your takeout game & support the restaurant industry. 1️⃣ If the restaurant utilizes an app for curbside or delivery, download it. It’s worth deleting that 100th picture of your dog. Many of these apps provide rewards you can earn as well as make your takeout experience seamless. 2️⃣ Buy better takeout gear. Eating in the car may not be glamorous; However, there are lots of gadgets to help that experience feel like a treat. Simply type in “Car Tray Table” into Amazon & be amazed at all the fun things that exist to make eating fries easier. 3️⃣ Speaking of fries: if you do not eat them right away, put them in the oven when you get home to reclaim their crispiness. I repeat put fries in the oven. Or if you are one of the many people who purchased an air fryer this year, crisp them up in the fryer. 4️⃣ Take out sides, sides and more sides. If there is a restaurant you miss but know the entrée won’t carry well, do not let that stop you. Make your steak at home and order some rolls and sides from your favorite steakhouse to make the at-home experience complete. 5️⃣ When getting delivery, order multiple meals to make the delivery fee go further. For example, order out breakfast from your favorite sandwich shop & add in something for lunch that refrigerates well. Or buy two of your favorite dinners & eat the leftovers the following day. 6️⃣ Find good picnic locations. Being outside is good for the soul, so stock up on wintery supplies, like a heated picnic blanket powered by your car, to make outdoor dining more fun and cozier. 7️⃣ Remember to bring your mask (yes, even in the drive-thru and curbside pick-up), to use hand sanitizer and to tip exceedingly well. Foodservice workers are under enormous pressure since the pandemic started, and we need to take good care of them. This is a great way to show them we care. Now go out and safely support your favorite local restaurant!
  • Our team *loves* takeout. We miss the days where we all left the office together to enjoy tacos at @OlivoTaco or souvlaki from @TheOliveBranch_815. Even though we are all working from home now, our support for our local restaurants continues. Ordering takeout from your favorite local restaurant is a great way to support them through the pandemic! Check out 815 Day highlight for some of our favorite local Rockford spots! And stay tuned because tomorrow we'll be sharing ways to make your takeout experience even better. 🥡
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    Our team *loves* takeout. We miss the days where we all left the office together to enjoy tacos at @OlivoTaco or souvlaki from @TheOliveBranch_815. Even though we are all working from home now, our support for our local restaurants continues. Ordering takeout from your favorite local restaurant is a great way to support them through the pandemic! Check out 815 Day highlight for some of our favorite local Rockford spots! And stay tuned because tomorrow we'll be sharing ways to make your takeout experience even better. 🥡
  • Max, the dog, got a promotion on New Year’s Eve to “Supervisor of Tiny Human.” 🐶 👶 Join us in welcoming the 3rd QLC baby of 2020: Bennett James Graham! We couldn’t be happier for Chelsea and her family’s newest addition!🎉 #QLCLife #2020babies #AgencyLife #DogsOfInstagram
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    Max, the dog, got a promotion on New Year’s Eve to “Supervisor of Tiny Human.” 🐶 👶 Join us in welcoming the 3rd QLC baby of 2020: Bennett James Graham! We couldn’t be happier for Chelsea and her family’s newest addition!🎉 #QLCLife #2020babies #AgencyLife #DogsOfInstagram
  • New year. Same obstacles. With a flip of the calendar year, restaurants continue to face more difficult times as COVID cases rise. This month, we will be spotlighting ways you can support the restaurant industry safely, so they come back stronger and better than ever. 💡 Today, we wanted to give a shoutout to the YWCA Northwestern Illinois, an organization helping restaurant employees that are out of work during the pandemic. Check out the link in our bio to see how you can support their efforts!
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    New year. Same obstacles. With a flip of the calendar year, restaurants continue to face more difficult times as COVID cases rise. This month, we will be spotlighting ways you can support the restaurant industry safely, so they come back stronger and better than ever. 💡 Today, we wanted to give a shoutout to the YWCA Northwestern Illinois, an organization helping restaurant employees that are out of work during the pandemic. Check out the link in our bio to see how you can support their efforts!
  • 2020 has brought so many changes. Some unexpected and others intentional. But before we turn the page to a hopefully brighter year, we wanted to look back at one intentional positive change at QLC: starting our blog. We so appreciate you following along as we explored the best practices for virtual tradeshows, shared exciting news from our team and gathered our favorite work-from-home tips. We hope you will continue to follow along in 2021 as we have lots of great content in store for you! #FoodserviceMarketing #FoodIngredientMarketing #QLCLife #FoodIngredientMarketing #RemoteLife #AgencyLife
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    2020 has brought so many changes. Some unexpected and others intentional. But before we turn the page to a hopefully brighter year, we wanted to look back at one intentional positive change at QLC: starting our blog. We so appreciate you following along as we explored the best practices for virtual tradeshows, shared exciting news from our team and gathered our favorite work-from-home tips. We hope you will continue to follow along in 2021 as we have lots of great content in store for you! #FoodserviceMarketing #FoodIngredientMarketing #QLCLife #FoodIngredientMarketing #RemoteLife #AgencyLife
  • At QLC, food is our specialty in and out of the office. Our creative director, Patrick, takes his creativity from the office to the kitchen with our Recipe of the Month: Patrick’s Warm and Wintery Squash Soup. Click the link in our bio to get the recipe! #FoodMarketing #QLCLife #FoodserviceMarketing #Foodies #FoodLove
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    At QLC, food is our specialty in and out of the office. Our creative director, Patrick, takes his creativity from the office to the kitchen with our Recipe of the Month: Patrick’s Warm and Wintery Squash Soup. Click the link in our bio to get the recipe! #FoodMarketing #QLCLife #FoodserviceMarketing #Foodies #FoodLove
  • Wondering what to do with all those leftover candy canes on #NationalCandyCaneDay? Might we suggest these Double Chocolate Chunk Dipped Cookies with Crushed Peppermint, made by our Art Director, @DHamblock! Click the link in our bio for the recipe. 🍪 ❄️ Bonus food photography tip: did you know that adding hands actively engaging with the dish adds authenticity to the photo and helps show food in its best light? #FoodPhotography #PhotographyTips #NationalCandyCaneDay #CandyCane
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    Wondering what to do with all those leftover candy canes on #NationalCandyCaneDay? Might we suggest these Double Chocolate Chunk Dipped Cookies with Crushed Peppermint, made by our Art Director, @DHamblock! Click the link in our bio for the recipe. 🍪 ❄️ Bonus food photography tip: did you know that adding hands actively engaging with the dish adds authenticity to the photo and helps show food in its best light? #FoodPhotography #PhotographyTips #NationalCandyCaneDay #CandyCane
  • No matter what your holiday celebration looks like this year, we wish you the best season available to you. Sometimes the quietest nights are the most special. And if you look hard enough, you can find light even in the darkest of nights. May 2021 find you and your family happy, healthy and prosperous in every way. -From all of us at QLC ✨
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    No matter what your holiday celebration looks like this year, we wish you the best season available to you. Sometimes the quietest nights are the most special. And if you look hard enough, you can find light even in the darkest of nights. May 2021 find you and your family happy, healthy and prosperous in every way. -From all of us at QLC ✨
  • What. A. Year. Amiright? We've had to give up a lot this year. Time with friends and family, sporting events and concerts, and not being able to see our coworkers’ smiling faces on a regular basis are just a few of the things that we've had to go without this year. In a year that we've had to give up so much, there was one tradition we were not yet ready to throw to the wayside. It is with great excitement that we are happy to announce the 2020 QLC Cookie Exchange Extravaganza Spectacular - COVID Edition. How in the world did we host a safe cookie exchange in COVID times? Well after much careful planning used this plan to minimize contact and maximize the fun: Participants dropped their pre-wrapped cookie creations off at the office. Very special cookie elves delivered cookies from each participant on porches later that week. Then cookies were consumed and judged as we hopped on a Zoom chat to discuss our creations/campaign for our cookies. This year's cookie exchange had 10 people participate and had everything from classic crowd pleasers to new exciting creations. Everyone nailed it, and we had a blast. Swipe left to find out who is the proud new owner of the 2020 QLC Cookie Exchange Extravaganza Spectacular-COVID Edition Silver Spatula. How are you keeping office holiday traditions alive this year? #AgencyLife #QLCCulture #CreativeAgency #GoRockford #RemoteOfficeLife #WorkingFromHomeTips #WorkHardPlayHard #VirtualCookieExchange
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    What. A. Year. Amiright? We've had to give up a lot this year. Time with friends and family, sporting events and concerts, and not being able to see our coworkers’ smiling faces on a regular basis are just a few of the things that we've had to go without this year. In a year that we've had to give up so much, there was one tradition we were not yet ready to throw to the wayside. It is with great excitement that we are happy to announce the 2020 QLC Cookie Exchange Extravaganza Spectacular - COVID Edition. How in the world did we host a safe cookie exchange in COVID times? Well after much careful planning used this plan to minimize contact and maximize the fun: Participants dropped their pre-wrapped cookie creations off at the office. Very special cookie elves delivered cookies from each participant on porches later that week. Then cookies were consumed and judged as we hopped on a Zoom chat to discuss our creations/campaign for our cookies. This year's cookie exchange had 10 people participate and had everything from classic crowd pleasers to new exciting creations. Everyone nailed it, and we had a blast. Swipe left to find out who is the proud new owner of the 2020 QLC Cookie Exchange Extravaganza Spectacular-COVID Edition Silver Spatula. How are you keeping office holiday traditions alive this year? #AgencyLife #QLCCulture #CreativeAgency #GoRockford #RemoteOfficeLife #WorkingFromHomeTips #WorkHardPlayHard #VirtualCookieExchange