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 »

11 Red, White & Blue Recipes for July 4th

Posted by on June 29, 2021

Hosting a backyard BBQ for the 4th of July? Or need a delicious dish to pass for a family picnic or potluck? Bring on the red, white and blue! It’s easy to dazzle your friends and family with one of these 11 perfectly patriotic recipes, fit for any star-spangled celebration. 11 Patriotic Picks for Picnics 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 »

Camping Faves

Posted by on June 22, 2021

Whether you like camping, glamping, or just backyard scamping … food just tastes better when it’s cooked outside. My family and I used to be campers, but now we’re pretty much “glampers” – which means we have ditched our tents for a (very) small camper/trailer. We now have many creature comforts like electricity, water, and read more »

9 Cool Recipes for Hot Summer Days

Posted by on June 21, 2021

Basketball camp. Soccer games. Swimming lessons. Baseball tournaments. Summer sports are in full swing, and if you’re a parent, well – I’m willing to bet you are also a part-time chauffeur these days. (At our house, one kiddo has practice most days at 10 am, the other needs to be at the gym by 2:30 read more »

Picnic at the Park

Posted by on June 3, 2021

Summer days call for picnics at the park! My family generally packs a picnic when we are on the go. Fast food isn’t always cheap and usually not very healthy, so I opt for a home-cooked meal packed in the cooler. My mom always packed a cooler growing up, so it’s fun to see my read more »

That’s a Wrap!

Posted by on June 1, 2021

One of the challenges of cooking for one is that most recipes are designed to serve several people. True, some recipes can be cut down relatively easily, but as a “right-brain” type, I try to avoid processes that require more than the most rudimentary math. So when I’m planning a week’s worth of menus, I read more »

My Passion Led to a Rewarding Business

Posted by on May 28, 2021

I was introduced to Tastefully Simple years ago when the wife of one of my husband’s coworkers invited me to a party. Because it was food, I thought, “Why not?” I loved everything I sampled and decided if I were ever to be part of a direct selling company, this would be the one. Fast read more »

10 Tips for the Perfect Picnic

Posted by on May 27, 2021

Basking in the warm sunshine. Dipping your toes in the cool water. Roasting s’mores over a crackling campfire. I think it’s safe to say that we all have our favorite things about summertime. But whether you love picnics in the park, camping out, or kicking back in the backyard with a couple friends, there’s no read more »