Cooking with Kids: How to Make Lasagna Roll-Ups

Cooking with Kids: How to Make Lasagna Roll-Ups

Posted by on September 10, 2020

Cooking with kids can be fun. It can also be messy. Most of the time, it’s a little bit of both.As a mom of two boys, I love sharing little traditions with them, like baking muffins and watching cartoons every Saturday morning. But it’s also great to teach them about different dishes and try new read more »

Seven Souper Suppers

Seven Souper Suppers

Posted by on September 2, 2020

I love soup. My favorite kinds are hearty, chunky soups that eat like a meal. I love the way soup warms you from the inside out as you eat, especially as the nights get cooler and fall approaches. And I love that soup is relatively simple as far as cooking goes. I want to share read more »

Banish Boring Burgers!

Banish Boring Burgers!

Posted by on August 27, 2020

Had a burger lately? Chances are good that you have; according to The National Provisioner, 57% of consumers eat burgers at least once a week. There are currently more than 50,000 “burger joints” in the U.S. But while the drive-thru is a convenient option, it’s just as easy to make delicious burgers at home. No read more »

11 Simple & Satisfying Afternoon Snacks

10 Simple & Satisfying Afternoon Snacks

Posted by on August 19, 2020

Need a little pick-me-up? Hitting the mid-afternoon slump every day around 3:00 pm? Or looking for easy afterschool snacks for the kids this fall? From pinwheels to protein-packed smoothies, here are 11 deliciously different snacks – guaranteed to keep you going! 10 Secrets for Afternoon Snack Attacks 1. Chipotle Chile Pinwheels. Filled with deli turkey, ripe read more »

It’s Pumpkin Season!

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Posted by on August 17, 2020

August 1st rolled around this year, and all of a sudden my Pinterest feed started showing me how to style my fall entryway and new fall-inspired recipes. I have to admit, I’m that person that gets excited for all the pumpkin lattes to be announced by coffee shops and that cool crisp air that breezes and read more »

12 Ways to Enjoy Zucchini

12 Ways to Enjoy Zucchini

Posted by on August 14, 2020

‘Tis the season! No, I don’t mean Christmas. I like to think of this period of late summer as Zucchinifest – that time when those long, green summer squash start appearing everywhere. You open your front door to find a plastic bag full of ’em, a “gift” from a neighbor. Neat stacks of them show read more »

Top Product Picks for the Fall Winter Season

Top Product Picks for the Fall Winter Season

Posted by on August 13, 2020

Have you seen our new product line? It is full of trend-right products that are cozy, family-friendly, and just right for fall. We are so excited about these new products and how they can help you ditch the drive-thru and make restaurant-quality meals at home. There are 16 new products this season, and here are read more »

Consultants SHINE at Virtual Conference

Consultants SHINE at Virtual Conference

Posted by on August 7, 2020

July 30, 2020. At Tastefully Simple headquarters in Alexandria, Minnesota, the excitement was electric in the air. There was the usual hum and bustle of last-minute, behind-the-scenes preparations as team members and technical staff checked and rechecked their scripts and cues. Then, at 4:00 pm, Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan stepped onstage and greeted read more »

Fair Food at Home

Fair Food at Home!

Posted by on August 3, 2020

Around the 1st of August, I start anticipating the county fair. It’s a big deal in these parts, where family farms are still a major industry and kids prepare all year for the 4-H competitions. Not this year. Like most crowd-gathering events around the country, our little county fair has fallen victim to COVID-19. “See you read more »

Back-to-School 3-Ingredient Bagels

Back-to-School 3-Ingredient Bagels

Posted by on July 28, 2020

Every fall, our school welcomes back students with a fun event: Books & Bagels. The kids can each invite a parent, grandparent or other special guest to the classroom for breakfast – a beautiful little buffet of bagels, cream cheese, and fruit – and everyone finds a spot to sit down and curl up with read more »