My kids love my cooking – and I love my new business!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 19, 2020
Cooking and baking have always been a big part of my life. When I was younger I worked in catering, and now as a husband and a father of six, I am always cooking. I started feeling like a short order cook, since it seemed none of my children would be willing to eat the read more »
Breakfast for Dinner: 3 Ways
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 15, 2020
“There has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food.” Those of you who are “Parks & Rec” fans may remember this little pearl of wisdom from Ron Swanson. Sure, it’s a slight exaggeration. But there’s something about breakfast food that’s so comforting, any time of day. Weekend brunch with omelets and read more »
7 Slow Cooker Suppers
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 13, 2020
For nearly 20 years, I was blessed to share my home with my mom. We had our roles defined: I took care of the yardwork; she was “chief cook and bottle washer.” That suited me fine, as cooking meals never interested me much. After mom passed a couple of months ago, I was left to read more »
Dough! Edible Cookie Dough
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 12, 2020
Anyone else a cookie dough eater? (I’m raising my hand right now.) While some people walk out of their at-home office and into the living room after a stressful day of work and crack open an ice-cold beverage, I open the freezer to my secret stash of cookie dough. So when I saw that Monster read more »
Got (Wild) Game? We’ve Got Recipes.
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 9, 2020
Have a deer hunter in your family? Or looking to change up your usual dinner routine with a couple more exotic meats from your local butcher or grocery store? Confession: I’m new to this. Our family moved to a little hobby farm in the Minnesota countryside this winter, complete with five acres of wilderness. For read more »
6 Multi-Cooker Tips
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 7, 2020
Let’s face it: multi-cookers (aka Instant Pots or IPs,) are a thing. One night in 2018 I went to bed thinking, “I love my slow cookers so much!” and the next morning I woke up, logged on, and discovered that slow cookers had suddenly become as archaic as a rotary dial phone. Huh. I was read more »
Hey, Pumpkin: Carving, Crafting & Cooking Tips
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 5, 2020
Oh my gourd! Not sure how to make the most of those fresh pumpkins this fall? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. From carving to crafts to cooking, here are a few of our favorite tips and tricks. 7 Smart & Simple Secrets 1. Pick the Perfect Pumpkins. For cooking and baking, remember that smaller read more »
“I switched from teacher to consultant – and never looked back!”
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 28, 2020
Note: Platinum Leader Kelly Wenzel (OH) was recently honored with the 2020 Spirit of Tastefully Simple Award, given to the consultant who best represents the company’s core values.Ten years ago, I met a Tastefully Simple consultant while perusing at a local fall festival. I was completely oblivious to the Tastefully Simple Company and all the read more »
Wahoo! Time for Chili (Seasoning)!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 23, 2020
Anyone notice Wahoo! Chili Seasoning, is back? I did. If you didn’t know, it’s a seasonal product. That means it doesn’t stick around the whole year, so I have to make sure I grab one (or two) before it goes off sale for the warm summer months. Don’t let the name fool you into thinking it’s read more »
Chicken Winners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 21, 2020
According to the National Chicken Council, the average American eats about 93 pounds of chicken a year. For a family of four, that’s about 400 pounds. Holy moly … I think I need to share some chicken recipes today! Here are three of my faves: Grilled Italian Chicken & Tortellini Whether you’re camping or just read more »