THE TFC BLOG

Question: When you make plans with friends, how often does it involve food? Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch with co-workers, hitting up happy hour at the nearby bar, having friends over to watch a movie, or hosting a house party, oftentimes when we make plans, there’s an assumption that food will be involved. Social […]

Looking to make big changes for your health and wellbeing this year? Once you’ve figured out your big picture goals, it’s time to come up with a detailed plan for success. Think about it this way: If the goal is a destination then the plan is the route. On your journey, try these 5 little […]

How are those New Year’s resolutions going so far? Are you staying committed? Or are you starting to fall back into your old patterns? I recently stopped by the EverTalk TV (formerly GoodMorning LaLa Land) studio to chat about a better approach to achieving your goals. In case you missed the live show, tune in to the […]

As much as I love eating light, a summer salad just doesn’t cut it when I’m famished … especially during the cold winter months when we all start craving the flavors of carby comfort foods. Next time your craving a showstopping seasonal salad, you’ve gotta try this satisfying and hearty Roasted Pumpkin and Crunchy Red […]

It’s the start of a new year — and a whole new decade — which means one thing: A lot of people are on a mission to clean up their diet and finally stick to a better way of eating. But if you find yourself confused by all the conflicting diet advice out there, you’re […]

The last time I was in Los Angeles, I got to meet the fabulous Candice King and Kayla Ewell. They’re both talented actresses and podcast hosts of the hit show Directionally Challenged. During our convo, the two opened up to me about their mealtime struggles. And, trust me, I get it!  As a wife, mom […]

You know what they say, “When in Africa, drink as the Africans drink!” Okay, I may have adapted the famous phrase just a bit. But, trust me, you’re going to want to try this cocktail! My family and I recently vacationed in Africa, and, during our second night there, we watched the sunset while sipping […]

If you follow me on Instagram then you probably saw my family and I recently traveled to Africa for an incredible two-week safari vacation. Wow — was it the trip of a lifetime! In between tracking leopards, lions, and other exotic wildlife we usually only see on the Discovery Channel, I spent some with the […]

Picture this: An open field in Tanzania with nothing in sight but sprawling land, tall grass, and gorgeous trees. Oh yeah, and let’s not forget about the occasional leopard, tiger, giraffe, elephant, and hippo! Smack dab in the middle of this magical faraway land is a tented camp with an outdoor kitchen area that’s complete with a bar […]