Fair Food at Home!
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 »
12 Days of Back-to-School Dinners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 24, 2020
To all of the busy mamas out there: this one is for you. Maybe you already know what “back to school” will mean for you and your kids this fall. Maybe you have no idea, and you’re stressed even thinking about it. Here in Minnesota, we’re still waiting to learn whether our kiddos will be read more »
How to Make No-Churn Ice Cream
Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 8, 2020
Love ice cream? Or looking for a fun and easy recipe to make with your kids this weekend? Welcome to the simple joys of no-churn ice cream. No fancy machines. No long list of ingredients. No fuss. Plus, everybody can mix in their own favorite toppings, making it a great activity to do with your read more »
11 Ways to Use Magic Chicken
Posted by Tastefully Simple on February 19, 2020
Have you heard of “Magic Chicken” yet? It’s the secret way to always have juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned chicken at your fingertips – ready for quick weeknight dinners. And it’s so easy, it’s like magic! Wait … So How Does It Work?Toss 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs into your slow cooker. Add read more »
9 Kid-Approved Dinners & Desserts
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 22, 2020
In our little corner of Minnesota, we were snowed in due to a blizzard this weekend. When the interstate is closed, the temperature is -20°F and there’s no travel advised, well – you can’t really leave the house around here. And if you’re a parent, that means you have to get a little creative to read more »
Summer Snack Ideas
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 11, 2019
School’s out, school’s out, teacher let the monkeys out! And you know what that means … endless weeks of, “Mom! I’m hungry!” So let’s be ready with a plan for summer snack attacks. Everyone loves party mix, but in the summer who wants to turn on the oven? Well … did you know that your read more »
Fun Ideas for April Fools’ Day
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 1, 2019
Did you know that April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools Day, has actually been celebrated for centuries? The origins are a bit of a mystery. Some say that it started back in 1582 when France switched to the Gregorian calendar. People who were slow to realize the new year had moved to January read more »
7 Simple Sides Kids Will Love
Posted by Tastefully Simple on February 23, 2018
Some days, it’s definitely a battle. At our house, we joke that 95% of parenthood is spent cooking food that kids won’t eat and cleaning up afterwards. (The other 5% is spent looking for missing shoes and gloves.) Of course, there’s always love, laughter and a lot more involved. And every minute is time well read more »
Star Cake Pops
Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 12, 2015
The last Monday in May is reserved for Memorial Day, a day to honor the men and women who died while serving our country. I used to get sort of upset that the meaning of the day was lost. It’s become just a three-day weekend and a celebration of the unofficial start of summer. I’d read more »