DIY Easter Basket
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 16, 2021
Spring is only a few days away, and it has me ready for Easter, DIYing and outdoor activities! Since I’ve rarely been going out this past year, I’ve been more aware of buying activities for the kids that they can do at home instead of just the usual toys or trinkets. So this spring, the read more »
10 St. Paddy’s Day Dinners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 10, 2021
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at home this year? Or want to have a wee bit o’ fun with your favorite lads and lasses? Good news, mate! You can still make your local pub favorites right in your own kitchen. In fact, here are 11 delicious dinners and desserts perfect for St. Paddy’s Day. 10 Delicious read more »
6 Valentine’s Day Desserts: Made with Love & Butterscotch Brownie Mix
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 28, 2021
Love is in the air! Oh, wait … actually, that’s the heavenly aroma of warm, fudgy brownies baking in the oven. But it’s basically the same thing, right? With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’m so excited that NEW Butterscotch Brownie Mix is officially here. These fudgy, chewy brownies are dotted with sweet bits read more »
Sunny Valentine’s Day Desserts
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 Tastefully Simple 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 »
11 Perfect Recipes for Family New Year’s Parties
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 15, 2020
Staying in this New Year’s Eve? Celebrating at home with your kids or just looking for some fun and festive ways to ring in the new year? I think it’s safe to say that we’re all ready to put 2020 behind us and welcome 2021 with a big cheer. (Funny sidenote: our local coffee roaster read more »
Easy holiday Truffles
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 10, 2020
Next to cookies, homemade candies are my favorite treats of the holiday season. But the “chemistry” of candymaking has often defeated me: my brittle burns and my fudge gets grainy. Having to watch a candy thermometer is stressful. (Don’t ask me about the time I melted a rubber spatula in a pot of boiling toffee.) read more »
How to Make a Holiday Antipasto Wreath
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 8, 2020
Love creating cute holiday appetizers? Or are you more of a freestyle cook? Honestly, I’m a little bit of both. While I love getting inspired by beautiful dishes and desserts, I’m also a busy mom – and I can usually spot a #PinterestFail a mile away. (Frankly, I know my limits in terms of both read more »
Holiday Cookie Time
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 3, 2020
My house has been decorated for the holidays since early November. But now that December has rolled in, it’s time to get out the rolling pin and do some holiday baking. Baking cookies is one of my favorite activities of the season (along with decorating the tree and watching Hallmark movies 24/7). Here are a read more »
How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 18, 2020
I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving. Under normal circumstances, I admit: it’s a little early to start thinking about holiday baking and entertaining. But it’s been a weird year, people. Here in Minnesota, we had our first big winter storm over a month ago, which is early for a blizzard – even by read more »