Strawberry Sundaes

5 Sweet & Simple Strawberry Sundaes

Posted by on July 7, 2021

Did you know that today is National Strawberry Sundae Day? If you were looking for a reason to dish up a little ice cream, now you have the perfect excuse. (I mean, it’s a holiday. You’re just doing your part.) In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, which means it’s completely justified to keep the read more »

Refreshing Homemade Ice Pops

Posted by on July 2, 2021

We are finally getting out of the Minnesota rollercoaster of freezing-to-warm temps, and I’m ready for the sun! Looking at the forecast for the upcoming days, it might just be the start of hot sun and ice-cold, refreshing beverages. Since I usually have a Tastefully Simple bucket drink (or two!) on hand, I thought, wouldn’t read more »

Contest Award-Winning Recipes

Posted by on June 24, 2021

Anyone else out there love to watch “The Great British Baking Show”? During the pandemic, it became a nightly Netflix binge for my husband and me. I mean, it’s hard not to feel a little better about the world when you’re watching kind-hearted home bakers make all kinds of biscuits, pastries and cakes. Confession: I’m read more »

14 BEST Bite-Sized Desserts for Summertime

Posted by on April 16, 2021

We all know the saying: good things come in small packages. For some reason, miniature things are almost always adorable, too. (Don’t even get me started on the cuteness of puppies, kittens, ponies, or Baby Yoda.) But does that expression still ring true when it comes to dessert? Absolutely! Sometimes less is more, especially on read more »

How to Make Mile-High Key Lime Pie

Posted by on March 31, 2021

Ready for a little taste of the tropics? We are, too! This week in Minnesota, the forecast is clear, sunny, and expected to reach 50 balmy degrees. I think that I can safely speak for the entire state when I say that we can hardly wait. (At 40 degrees, we no longer wear coats. But read more »

Easy Easter Dessert: Mai Tai Orange Trifle

Posted by on March 18, 2021

Staying at home for Easter this year? Or having a smaller celebration than usual? You can keep it simple – and make it special! About a year ago before the pandemic hit, we had just moved to our little hobby farm. Suddenly, our kids had to adjust to living in the middle of nowhere, home read more »

My, Oh Mai Tai! 3 Desserts

Posted by on March 3, 2021

There are very few real disadvantages to being a tee-totaler, but one is that I never get to order a drink in a fancy glass with a little umbrella I it (at least not since I gave up ordering Shirley Temples in my 50th year). I love the whole tropical vibe of beverages like pina read more »

Sunny Valentine’s Day Desserts

Posted by on January 25, 2021

Being single, Valentine’s Day has never been my favorite holiday. However, I do love cake. And since it’s just going to be me and the cats this Valentine’s Day, I decided to make it a special occasion for one. Tastefully Simple’s pound cake mixes are my very favorite of their products. They are so moist, read more »

Freshen Up Holiday Desserts

Posted by on December 18, 2020

At my house, holiday sweets generally feature a lot of chocolate: fudge, cookies, homemade candies. Christmas dinner dessert usually follows that theme. Rich, heavy desserts like Black Forest Cake or chocolate cheesecake have traditionally graced our table. Now, my personal motto is, “All the chocolate is not enough chocolate,” but this year I have a read more »