Kristie Carl of Lake Stevens has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple, Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare food products.

As a consultant, Carl offers the company’s gourmet foods and beverages to guests at home taste-testing parties. Guests receive samples, easy meal ideas, recipes and serving suggestions.

For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or the business opportunity, contact Kristie Carl at kcarl01@comcast.net.