THE TFC BLOG

Nealy’s Tips for Flexible, Stress-free Entertaining If you caught the second episode of my digital TV series, The Flexible Life, then you may have seen yourself in Pam. A former hosting enthusiast, Pam has developed a lot of anxiety and hesitation over the last few years about welcoming people into her home and embodying the […]

I was 11 years old when I went on my first diet. Since then I’ve tried just about every restrictive food fad under the sun. When the industry promoted a low-fat and high-carb diet, I crunched my way through the cracker diet. And once I got bored, I sipped my way to skinny on the […]

Time. The hottest commodity around and the one thing we never have enough of! So who isn’t looking for a few simple shortcuts in the kitchen that can help save time, money, and energy? I’m sharing a few of my favorite kitchen secrets that will spark your creativity and give you more time to enjoy […]

With fall comes the love for everyone’s seasonal favorite, pumpkin! Everywhere you turn there is a new pumpkin-flavored version of just about everything. So naturally, I decided to put my new bartending skills to the test and created an amazing Fall Pumpkin Cocktail recipe for you. I’m not quite a professional mixologist just yet, but […]

We are about to have our annual Halloween celebrations, but it can be fun in a different way! If you follow me on social media, you know my son Liam LOVES joining me in the kitchen. Allowing my kids to be independent in the kitchen really allows them to have a healthy relationship with food. […]

I love to cook. And I love to eat. And I love to feel my best. And fit into my best black dress. Especially during the holidays. Don’t you? Spending time in the kitchen and cooking up a storm poses a hidden hazard: the caloric build of just a bite. That’s right, you think it’s […]

Tis the season for dropping temperatures, colorful foliage, and delicious comfort foods that leave many saying, “Seconds, please!” Before you start indulging in deliciousness, though, check out these flips to make your favorite Fall treats more waistline-friendly. Swap Apple Pie For Baked Apples Flour, sugar, and butter — these are just a few ingredients that […]

Rosh Hashana (AKA the Jewish New Year) and all of the fall Jewish holidays always creep up so quickly and so surprisingly despite having them etched solidly into the calendar. Funny huh? It’s probably the combination of just exhaling from summer holidays, then jumping back into work and school routines but simultaneously being occupied with […]

Salads don’t have to be boring. With the right dressing, they can transform into a vibrant, flavorful experience. Enter my latest Jalapeño Lime Dressing—a creamy, craveable, and versatile sauce that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This dressing elevates any salad into an explosion of flavors, balancing the heat of jalapeño with the […]