Annual Party

The ROAR Heard ‘Round the World!

Posted by on August 5, 2021

The times, they are a’changin’. Over the past year, life has changed in significant ways – in how we work, how we learn and even how we celebrate. Tastefully Simple consultants have harnessed the power of online partying as well as in-person tasting events to grow their businesses. So it was only natural that this read more »

Beer Bread

A slice of beer bread led to my own business!

Posted by on July 30, 2021

More than two decades ago, I attended my first Tastefully Simple party. I purchased Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®, Spinach & Herb Seasoning and Nana’s Apple Cake Mix®. I was so impressed with what I tasted that I even took a slice of beer bread home for my husband to try. Along with the delicious products, I read more »

Creme Brulee

NEW Crème Brûlée Bar Mix: 6 Ways

Posted by on July 26, 2021

Oh, crème brûlée. You dreamy little taste of heaven. Traditionally, crème brûlée is a rich custard made with eggs, cream, sugar and vanilla, all topped with caramelized sugar. (Fun fact: the literal translation is “burnt cream,” which doesn’t even begin to describe its deliciousness.) It’s one of my all-time favorite desserts, so I couldn’t have read more »

Breakfast Board

How to Make the Best Breakfast Board

Posted by on July 22, 2021

Love charcuterie boards? Creating beautiful platters at home has become such a big trend over the past year – and it goes way beyond traditional cured meats and cheeses. Hot cocoa boards. Bagel boards. And, of course, breakfast and brunch boards! While they aren’t exactly true “charcuterie,” they are really delicious and really fun. The best part? read more »

Tortilla Fold

TS On Trend: The Tortilla Fold!

Posted by on July 21, 2021

If you have been on social media in the past year, you may have seen the famous tortilla fold trend that has been going around. Essentially, you can create a delicious meal by adding any four ingredients to a tortilla, folding it and quickly cooking it on your stove top. People have gotten super creative read more »

Flavor Profile

Personality Quiz: What’s Your Flavor Profile?

Posted by on July 19, 2021

We often use the language of flavor to describe people: an ill-tempered person might be “a little salty,” for instance, or a kindly person could be called “sweet.” Have you ever wondered how your personality might translate into a flavor profile? Take the quiz below to discover if you are spicy, saucy, sweet or savory! read more »

Brownie Points

Brownie Points

Posted by on July 16, 2021

I used to host garden tea parties in my backyard, and it was planning for these events that taught me the delights of truly tiny treats. They’re cute, “fun-sized” and you can eat several without feeling like you’ve blown your diet – because there can’t be many calories in itty-bitties, right? The downside is that read more »

Summer Salads

11 Dinners to Beat the Heat

Posted by on July 12, 2021

We all know the old expression: If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. But sometimes it’s easier said than done – especially if you’re the one in charge of dinner. Here in Minnesota, it’s been an unusually hot summer so far, complete with highs of 90+ degrees every single week. (In read more »

Stuffed Burgers

Stuffed Burgers

Posted by on July 9, 2021

Hey, friends – we are deep into burger season, and everybody is playing outside this year. Campgrounds are full, parks are busy, backyards are buzzing! Playing hard requires nourishment, so how about some tasty stuffed burgers? Stuffed burgers are a fun way to shake up your burger game, and they are easy to make. I’ll read more »

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 »