7 Slow Cooker Suppers

Posted by 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 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 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 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 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 »

Time for Chili

Wahoo! Time for Chili (Seasoning)!

Posted by 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

Chicken Winners

Posted by 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 »

11 Perfect Pork Recipes for Fall

Pig Out: 11 Perfect Pork Recipes for Fall

Posted by on September 17, 2020

Bacon. Chops. Ham. Pork tenderloin. Babyback ribs. Sausage. Roasts. There are so many different cuts of pork – and so many simple and delicious ways to make it for dinner! From smoky-sweet sauces to savory spices, here are 11 of our favorite ways to go whole hog this fall. 1. Bayou Pork & Asian Slaw read more »

My Business Lets Me Make a Difference

My Business Lets Me Make a Difference

Posted by on September 14, 2020

Note: Michelle Gallion-Williamson recently received the 2020 Tastefully Simple’s Abundancy Award, an honor given to the consultant who personifies the company’s core value of nurturing the community in which they live. I was first introduced to Tastefully Simple through my mother, who was a consultant at the time. I had just moved into my first read more »