THE TFC BLOG

We may not be able to hop a plane and head to some gorgeous tropical destination right now, but we can certainly close our eyes, sip on this fruity drink, and pretend! I call this sensational sip a Frozen Pineapple Quarantini (AKA a cocktail inspired by our new quarantine lifestyle). The idea came to me […]

Ah, the beauty of simplicity! These easy-to-make Crispy Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters are reminiscent of traditional potato latkes, minus the belly-bloating carbs. With a craveable crispy exterior and soft succulent center, this dish is kid-approved and perfect at any time of the day. Serve them up for breakfast with a sunnyside egg on top, for lunch […]

Bars may be closed, but have you met up with friends for a virtual happy hour yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Whip up this refreshing and totally delicious Citrus-Infused Quarantini (AKA a cocktail inspired by our new quarantine lifestyle). Then hop on a Zoom chat to virtually cheers with your besties! Watch as I show […]

Like with anything, many of us are finally starting to get the hang of quarantine life (well, sort of). Certain challenges we faced in the beginning — like adjusting to working from home and helping our kids troubleshoot IT issues for their online Zoom classes — have become second nature. I’ve also started to let go […]

How are you dealing with this new quarantine lifestyle? We’re more than a month into lockdown and I must admit: I had my first meltdown. Each day, I spend my waking moments rotating between wife, mom, school teacher, caterer (all my children do is eat), and maid. If you’re a parent then you know what […]

Multiple versions of this 6-ingredient homemade marinara sauce are a staple in my house. The versatility is endless — add finely chopped up sautéed veggies for a more robust sauce or sprinkle in some chopped jalapeño for an extra kick of heat. Use the recipe below as your base. Explore your own variations of my […]

For the love of cans! I’ve been stocking my pantry for months in anticipation of the coronavirus headed our way. (Our Hong Kong life gave signals of what was to come, so I shopped early!) I shopped so well and loaded up on lots of cans. In quarantine with 4 never-full kids, I feel like […]

Did you hear the news about a Pennsylvania woman arrested for purposely coughing on $35K worth of groceries? The store’s owner calls the whole ordeal a “twisted” coronavirus prank. And while it’s true most people aren’t visiting grocery stores with this same motive, it does have a lot of people questioning: Can I get coronavirus […]

Yes, I know what you’re thinking: “Another kale Caesar salad?” But, no, this one’s special. It’s lightened up and dressed to perfection. The kale gets massaged with a killer anchovy mustard dressing — minus the mayo — and topped generously with Parmesan. YUMMM! This is the kind of food I wanna eat for the healthy […]