Category: Cozy Comfort & Soups
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🌀 Cinnamon Roll After Dark 🥃
Because Cinnamon Roll Grew Up. You know Cinnamon Roll Cocoa. Cozy. Sweet. Cinnamon-y. The kind of thing that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and call it a night. But then Cinnamon Roll grew up. And apparently, she enjoys a little libation now and then. 🥃🌀 So I took my Cinnamon Roll…
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The Sauce That Started It All ❤️
Sometimes, one bottle changes everything. I didn’t join Tastefully Simple because I was looking for another business. I joined because I fell in love with this sauce. Honey Teriyaki Sauce was the first Tastefully Simple product that made me stop and think, “Wait… this is REALLY good.” It was easy. It was delicious. And it…
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We Started With Leftovers
Sometimes the best ideas are the ones you never planned. My creative director, Laura Campbell, was over for coffee when she spotted a few of my empty Tastefully Simple Roasted Garlic Avocado Oil and Balsamic & Basil Avocado Dipping Oil bottles. Most people might have seen empty bottles. Laura saw a centerpiece. And honestly? I…
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Connection, Not Perfection: Yes, I Get My Groceries Delivered
There was a time when I would have felt a little embarrassed about a picture like this. A pile of grocery bags sitting on my front porch. Groceries delivered. Maybe you’ve felt that way too. Like somehow you should have gone to the grocery store yourself. You should have had the time. You should have…
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Don’t Toss That Bottle! Turn It Into Something Beautiful
Have you ever finished a bottle of your favorite Tastefully Simple product and thought, “This is way too pretty to throw away”? Me too! 😂 So before you toss that empty bottle into the recycling bin, save it! With a little baking soda and a little patience, you can remove the label and give that…
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Blue Raspberry Refresher: Two Fun Ways to Enjoy It! 💙🦈
Every now and then, it’s fun to shake things up! When I created these drinks with my Blue Raspberry Refresher, I wanted something that was easy to make, beautiful to serve, and perfect for sharing with friends. Whether you’re celebrating Shark Week, hosting a backyard happy hour, or simply relaxing on the patio after a…
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From “I’ve Never Made a Trifle” to “Look What She Created”
One of my favorite moments from this month’s Dinner à la Amy Open House came from helping a neighbor make her very first trifle. Discover the story behind this beautiful dessert, plus get my easy Absolutely Almond Trifle recipe that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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More Than Just Beer Bread
If you’ve spent any time around Dinner à la Amy, you’ve probably heard me talk about Bountiful Beer Bread Mix. It’s our number-one seller, and for good reason. There’s something special about pulling a warm loaf of homemade bread from the oven. The smell fills the kitchen, people wander in asking what’s baking, and before…
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Rhubarb Strawberry Swirl Almond Pound Cake: A Summer Favorite
Some flavor combinations are simply meant to be together, and strawberry and rhubarb are one of them. Whenever I offer samples of Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread, I often hear the same thing: “Rhubarb? Isn’t that really tart?” Traditional rhubarb recipes can certainly have a sharp bite, but this spread is different. The strawberries soften the…
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Patriotic Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Every summer gathering needs a cookie that disappears first. These Patriotic Almond Thumbprint Cookies start with Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix and are filled with Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread, creating a sweet, buttery cookie with a bright fruit center. A coating of red, white, and blue star sprinkles gives them a festive touch that’s perfect…
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Nana’s Apple Cake: The Summer Fruit Cake You Didn’t Know You Needed
When you hear “Nana’s Apple Cake,” it’s easy to assume it’s just for apples. But one of the reasons I always keep this mix in my pantry is because it’s much more versatile than the name suggests. Think of it as your “whatever’s in season” cake mix. Summer gardens, farmers markets, and roadside stands are…
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Cranberry Orange Blossom Cookies
Did you know your favorite cake mix can pull double duty? These Cranberry Orange Blossom Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with bright citrus flavor — and they start with just a box of cake mix. No complicated steps, no fancy equipment. Just a simple shortcut that ends with people gathered around the table, and…