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It's a new year, which means here at Simplicity Gourmet, it's Bridal season! YEAH! We love the excitement and energy that brides bring to the table - it's so contagious! With the coming of the brides and grooms, comes lots of new cookware out there, so, I thought that ...

I know, I know, I KNOW! It is that dreadful time of year when we all try, with some truly committing, to those "New Year Resolutions". No matter what your resolution is, just make sure that it is attainable. We are so busy as it is and to add another ...

I love cheese (oh, sigh)! I'm under the fantastic illusion that cheese really does please! So, this New Year's Eve, while you're partying in the New Year with all your favorite people, treat your guests to the perfect cheese ball - I promise, they'll love it! Happy New Year! ~ ...

I love to entertain and decorate for any occasion or holiday! Well, really, I don’t need a reason to decorate…I just love to do it. It is my therapy…my stress relief! Tablescapes are a great way to add a whole new look and style to any table; they beautify a

Thank You Simplicity Gourmet! My fiance and I bought some of the best cookware ever designed. Before our investment, Jamie used to be the only one that cooked in the house. We also were forced toeatfast foodat least twice a week because of our hectic schedules. Now ...

Merry Christmas, Ladies! My next post will not be until after Christmas, so, I thought I would leave you with a sweet treat idea and a sweet message before signing off until after Christmas. I read this profound article this week called, "Finding Joy in the Journey." I was so ...

I love, love, love all forms of Chex Mix...plus it's super easy and quick to make! It's a holiday staple to have a heaping bowl of it out for your family and guests to much on at all times. I hope you enjoy both versions I have here for you ...

Peanut Blossom Cookies I have been making these delightful treats for years!! They are an extremely easy crowd pleaser. When I need a quick treat to take to a party and I want my treat to have pizzazz these guys are on my top 5 list to choose from. I love ...

Day 4: The facing is going on the cabinets the island has the lazy Susans in. We are beginning to see our kitchen take form. Oh and we just picked up the new convection oven…

I want to share with you the easiest Christmas treat ever! They are so quick and fun to make! This is one you can get the kids involved in! I got this from my mom who got it from a neighbor. I am not sure I like the name, matter ...

Cabinets continue to be built. We have to decide on countertops… Corian… Granite… laminate… Silestone… Tile? Well, we have several women in the office and, of course we all have an opinion about why we think we should or shouldn’t use this material or that material. Granite is heat r

We are so excited here at Simplicity Gourmet!!! This week started the building of our gourmet test kitchen (FINALLY!!!) and let me tell ya, it will rival any gourmet kitchen out there. This has been a longtime goal of SGI and to see it come to pass has the entire ...

We all have so many things to attend during this time of year: office parties, neighborhood get-togethers, Christmas parties, family gatherings, and the list goes on and on, and on! Sometimes, it may start to feel like we spend more time in the kitchen preparing for these blessed events (not ...

Well, ladies, as I was rushing around running Christmas errands...shopping, getting things decorated, getting things together for my family, etc...I found myself just going through the motions of Christmas.Not until I had a moment to sit down in front of my window in my living room and look outside...

I know we all love the quick and easy holiday favorites, but sometimes, Christmas just calls for a little extra effort to add those special touches that build traditions and memories for generations to come. Every year, my grandma gets Santa Claus cookies from an old-time favorite local baker...

As the economic times are tough, it just makes more sense to "Go Green" with your Christmas gifts. But the more I thought about it, it shouldn't be just because times are tough.How wonderful would it be that instead of getting caught up in trying to buy the perfect gift ...

Kelly and I met through friends at church. Shortly after I met her, I attended her birthday party and there were all of these guys there who wanted to date her. I thought, "There must be something to this girl!". I began training her at our gym, ...

Family, friends, football, turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, rolls and pumpkin pie are the beginnings of a great Thanksgiving. Can’t you smell the wonderful aromas? This holiday season, take some time to enjoy your family and guests...

Well, Ladies, it's that time of year again where we get ready for the Thanksgiving Feast, but what we are really planning is that Big Shopping Day called "BLACK FRIDAY". The one time a year where we, as women, boldly go where no man would want to go, shopping on ...

GLIMPSE with Bella Gourmet: Your weekly gimpse into life from Bella's point of view... This past weekend, I had a whole girl's day planned with one of my best friends from college: she drove up to my house, a mere 30 minute drive, and we went out to lunch, relived old ...

How exciting it is for me to be given the privilege of writing to you each month - to give you all the special little touches that will strengthen your home and family - I am just sooo excited! Twice a month, I will be your stop for news on ...

Festive Fun Treat Here is a fun treat to make ahead and have on hand for entertaining. Print up the "Harvest Blessing" and put it beside the mix on a table in a pretty fall bowl or attach it to a bag with some colorful ribbon to give as a fun ...

While we slow down, sit back, and enjoy the view this Fall, October has quietly sliped away and we've surged into November before we could even count our Halloween loot! Then - it starts to loom over us - turkeys, hams, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, ...

Every year I decorate my front porch for Fall. I start with some basic components the first of October, Pumpkins of many varieties, scarecrows, and mums. In mid-October, I throw in a couple of Halloween items and carve a pumpkin or two. When the first of November rolls around, I ...

I know a lot of families have movie night once a week where they gather around the television for a good movie and have popcorn. So,I thoughtI would teach you how to make fantastic popcorn using your waterless cookware instead of the microwave...it's sooo much cheaper and way more fun...

I love the fall...cooler days and nights, beautiful fall color in the trees. It's the time of year that I enjoying cooking warm,hearty meals. I need my meals to be quick and tasty because I get home later from work and the last thing I want to do is stand ...

The best time to begin picking the flowers that will become your bouquet is after you have chosen your dress. You want to make sure your bridal bouquet compliments and enhances your dress. This will be determined by the style, intricate details or lack of details ...

Your choices are unlimited when it comes to your wedding and reception. Each choice and decision you make speaks of your individual taste. Guests love to see those unique individual touches as they unfold throughout the wedding. They are what make each wedding and couple unique...

This time of year always brings up so many memories of growing up. I love fall - sweaters & sweatshirts, forests of fiery leaves, crisp, cool air, breezy, sunny walks, the smell of fires and apples and baked goods, and, of course, pumpkin carving. When I see an intricately carved ...

Have you ever wondered what a "Parsnip" is like? I'm sure you've seen parsnips as you meander through the produce deparment. I"m even more sure, you always quickly think to yourself: What recipes would I use parsnips in?What are the health benefits of them? What are they like? Well, wonder ...

My family went on a camping trip this past weekend! I have not been camping in 12 years, yikes! Needless to say, I was a little nervous about the whole experience. I had thoughts like: "How am I going to keep the tent clean?" "How do I keep the insects ...

So…we’ve finally made it. Noonlast Saturday was go time! Of course, we both had a whole slew of things on our minds that we wanted to partake in but we just weren’t really willing to risk any stomach issues to do it. But…there was one thing that we both

As I write this, I am both saddened and exited to say that we only have four days, three hours, and 44 minutes left on our juice fast. This week, Jenna and I both are taking a deep look into the inner workings of our fast and making our lists ...

I found an article on wedding registry andI thoughtI would share it. 1. Give your guests plenty of options Telling your guests what to buy and where to go isn't much fun for them. But giving them a choice in stores and in products makes them a cheerful giver. Choose more ...

So...a lot of you are asking how we've done it - what's the plan. Since we've got four weeks under our belts now, we've got everything nailed down to a science. Including how to save money while buying organic produce in bulk - which can get quite pricey with the ...

Over the last year I have really started focusing in on my health. I’ve been eating organic food and watching my fat intake. I was recently introduced to coconut oil. Before a few weeks ago I didn’t even know it existed, and now it something I find myself talking about