The following residents have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods:

• Dasha Nelson of Cassopolis, who can be reached at ddn@danel.biz
• Debbie McLaughlin of Dowagiac, who can be reached at
deb_mclaughlin@hotmail.com

• Patti Searles of Niles, who can be reached at rustyryan2@aol.com

These business owners offer food samples and home taste-testing parties, along with ideas for meals, recipes and serving suggestions.