Budget-Friendly Sweet Ideas

Posted by on September 6, 2022

Hey, friends, if you are looking for fresh, budget-friendly ideas … we have LOADS of them! We just brought back our fantastically fudgy Chocolate Ugly Cake Mix™ this season, and you can save tons of $$ when you bake your own goodies at home instead of buying them at the bakery. And we make it read more »

Beer Bread for Breakfast? Sweet!

Beer Bread for Breakfast? Sweet!

Posted by on May 17, 2022

Fresh. Golden. Buttery. Bountiful Beer Bread Mix® has been a beloved best-seller for decades, and it’s one of my family’s all-time favorites. Just add beer and butter. Bake. BOOM. That’s it! Your house will smell divine, and there’s fresh-baked bread on your table in less than an hour. It’s amazing with chili, soups, pastas, you read more »

5 Questions to Ask BEFORE "What's for dessert?"

5 Questions to Ask BEFORE “What’s for dessert?”

Posted by on April 26, 2022

People are passionate about dessert. Helen Keller is credited with the famous quote, “Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first,” while famous humorous Erma Bombeck advised, “Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart.” Dessert, it seems, is IMPORTANT. I know when I am preparing read more »

Let’s Roll!

Let’s Roll!

Posted by on April 14, 2022

FACT: Things that are rolled, swirled, twisted or spun are FUN! So today, I’m going to share FIVE bold, rolled (and often extolled!) recipes that bring pinwheel panache to the party. First up–Minnesota Sushi! This adorable appetizer is the stuff of our Scanda-hoovian roots up here in the northland. Ham, cream cheese and pickles are read more »

How to Make Classy Carrot Patch Cupcakes

How to Make Classy Carrot Patch Cupcakes

Posted by on April 7, 2022

Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time for new beginnings. When our family moved into our farmhouse a couple years ago, it never really crossed our mind that we’d be living in the middle of nowhere during a pandemic. But there was a surprise in store for us on Easter weekend in read more »

Bring on the Brookies

Bring on the Brookies

Posted by on March 22, 2022

They say less is more. But sometimes more is MORE. Case in point: brookie bars, an inspired combination of fudgy brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookies. Double-decker delicious! Tastefully Simple’s new Ultimate Brookie Bar Mix makes it easy to bake up a batch of these layered treats. There’s ultimate … and then there’s BEYOND ultimate. read more »

A Wee Taste O' Ireland

A Wee Taste O’ Ireland

Posted by on March 10, 2022

Did you know that nearly 10% of Americans claim Irish ancestry? About one-third Irish on my mother’s side, I’ve always loved the culture, and especially the traditional music, of Ireland. The native foods, on the other hand? Apart from potatoes – which I have an apparently genetically-induced obsession for – I’m not very familiar with read more »

Make It a Malt Shop Night!

Make It a Malt Shop Night!

Posted by on March 8, 2022

There’s a beloved diner in every small town, particularly in the Midwest. They are the retro restaurants, known for coffee and homemade pie. The downtown diners that serve the best cheeseburgers and hot beef sandwiches in town. The cute little cafés on the corner that still make old-fashioned malts and root beer floats. Want to read more »

Dreamy Orange Desserts

Dreamy Orange Desserts

Posted by on February 21, 2022

Have you seen Tastefully Simple’s new seasonal products yet? They are all so tasty! Cooking and baking with these new flavors is always exciting for me I also love looking through the recipes you can create with these products. For instance, delicious Malt Mix can make malts and also be used in making pancakes – read more »

Baker's Dozen of Delectable Desserts

Baker’s Dozen of Delectable Desserts

Posted by on February 10, 2022

February is the month of love, with Valentine’s Day traditionally associated with chocolate and roses. My own philosophy is, roses fade, but a taste of chocolate is a joy forever. Why not skip the florist this year and present your true love with a bouquet of classy chocolate delights instead? All these scrumptious recipes feature read more »