10 Holiday Appetizers on the Go!

10 Holiday Appetizers on the Go!

Posted by on December 15, 2021

Visiting a few friends for the holidays? Or traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house? Don’t show up empty-handed!  Bring something simple and delicious to the table, like a fun and festive appetizer. Here are 11 of our favorites for the holidays, along with tips for taking them on the go!10 read more »

How to Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board

How to Make a Holiday Charcuterie Board

Posted by on November 29, 2021

Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! When it comes to the holidays, charcuterie boards are the perfect choice for entertaining. Everybody can personalize their own plates with their favorite fruits, meats and cheeses. Those beautiful charcuterie boards can do double-duty as centerpieces on your holiday table. And since they are ready at read more »

Howlin' for Horseradish

Howlin’ for Horseradish

Posted by on October 19, 2021

For a lowly root, horseradish has an impressive history. People have been eating it for at least 3,000 years, and in Greek legend, the Oracle of Delphi told the god Apollo it’s worth its weight in gold. Over the centuries, it’s been used as a treatment for everything from kidney stones to the common cold. read more »

Sauce Up Your Tailgating Party

Sauce Up Your Tailgating Party

Posted by on October 4, 2021

An American philosopher named Homer Simpsononce declared, “The game is nothing.” He understood that the REAL action and competition happens in the parking lot outside the stadium − the tailgating party. A uniquely North American phenomenon,  the practice of indulging in food, drink and socializing before an athletic competition has been traced as far back read more »

7 Reasons to Open Sesame … Ginger Sauce!

7 Reasons to Open Sesame … Ginger Sauce!

Posted by on September 17, 2021

Love the sizzle of stir-fry? Or fresh dishes with a little Asian inspiration?  At our house, my husband and I haven’t quite convinced the kids to try sushi yet. (We’ll keep trying. I’m holding out hope for the teenage years.) But over the past year, our boys have discovered a surprising new love for Chinese read more »

Drum Roll, Please

Posted by on May 3, 2021

I consider myself reasonably competent in the kitchen, but there are some areas of cooking where I feel less than confident. Grilling, for instance. The charcoal kettle was always my dad’s domain, and his motto – “When it’s brown, it’s cookin’; when it’s black, it’s done” – didn’t inspire me to see an apprenticeship from read more »

Have a Flavor Adventure

Posted by on April 5, 2021

Tastefully Simple’s entertaining kits are perfect for dinner! What, what? Aren’t those for entertaining? I don’t know if you’ve ever tried appetizers for dinner, my friends, but my family LOVES it! I like to turn apps into a main dish – check it out. Let’s talk about some great recipes in the Around the World read more »

Taste the Tropics!

Posted by on March 23, 2021

Hey friends – guess what? It’s time to take your taste buds on a tropical vacation! You don’t even need to leave home to do it; all you need is our new Taste the Tropics Kit. Here’s a sampling of the tasty tropical recipes: Rockin’ Raspberry Coladas Take a sip, close your eyes and let read more »