Tastefully Simple gets you out of the kitchen and on with your life

Source - Tastefully Simple taste-testing parties are the perfect
activity for local women. Gain great serving suggestions,
recipe ideas, entertaining tips, new friends and, hey, maybe a
fun job as a consultant!

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom who's sick of whipping up mac 'n' cheese, an on-the-go gal who loves (but lacks) all things gourmet or a not-so-stove-savvy lady who prefers the social side of wining and dining, Tastefully Simple caters to your lifestyle. It's great for gift-giving ideas and a total time saver when cooking those holiday meals.

This national home taste-testing company was launched in 1995 by Founder and CEO Jill Blashack Strahan. Based in Minnesota, Tastefully Simple's easy-to-prepare meals and delicious eats have made their way into kitchens across the country -- thanks to the women who continue to spread the word.

Amanda Rodriguez, of Wheat Ridge, is one of the 25,000 independent consultants for Tastefully Simple who hosts fun taste-testing parties where guests sample products, receive serving suggestions, recipes and entertaining tips. And not only are these parties fun, but Rodriguez makes a living as a consultant. She happily works from home while taking care of her 2-year-old son. (For more information on how Rodriguez got involved, e-mail her at amandaincolorado@gmail.com.)

Fun facts about Tastefully Simple:

• Tastefully Simple offers more than 30 standard and some 25 seasonal products including seasonings, soups, breads, sauces, snacks, dressings, desserts and beverages. All products meet strict quality criteria and are either open-and-enjoy or made with one or two additional ingredients. Prices range from $4.99 to $9.99.
• Because Tastefully Simple products are sold only through consultants, clients receive the benefits of exceptional standards for both products and service. Likewise, consultants receive exclusive commissions from all sales – even those from online orders.
• Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan is the recipient of numerous awards, including 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year from Minnesota Entrepreneurs, Inc., and inclusion in Pink magazine’s list of the top 50 women entrepreneurs.