THE TFC BLOG

When you host a dinner party, what’s the first thing guests notice? (Aside from the aroma and ambiance). The answer: Your table! The way you design and set your dining room table adds personality and creates an atmosphere for your gathering. By putting some extra effort into your table setting, you can help your guests feel […]

When it comes to hosting a holiday feast, have you ever looked down at a pile of kitchen mess with crazy hair and sweat pants, feeling stressed out because your guests are about to arrive? Yup — me too! Hosting is hard work. Trust me — I host Shabbat dinner every Friday night and it’s pretty much […]

With the holiday season right around the corner, you may already be looking ahead to all the upcoming parties. If you often open up your home to host then it’s time to start thinking about your bar situation. Sure, swinging by the store and picking up a few bottles of wine and bubbly before a […]

Brussels sprouts are an underrated veggie. While they often get a bad rap, they’re one of the most nutritious veggies on the planet. And, when prepared just right, they are quite scrumptious. Often times my Brussels-based dishes leave my dinner guests saying, “Seconds please!” And that’s really the test to a good recipe, don’t you think? This sweet yet […]

When the temperature drops and a crispness fills the air, my family starts craving comfort foods. And who doesn’t love a big, bread-y cinnamon bun drenched in sugary icing? They’re deliciously ooey-gooey and too hard to resist. In fact, just thinking about them makes my mouth water. My actual buns on the other hand (you know, […]

Does spending time in the kitchen to whip up meals for your family excite or overwhelm you? For many of us, it’s a little bit of both. As we juggle the many responsibilities life throws our way, there are things we can all do to make our day-to-day kitchen time less complicated and more calming. […]

What’s your favorite kitchen tool? I’m personally obsessed with my dehydrator! Sure, dehydrating food takes a long time. But here’s the good news: While your dehydrator may need a few hours—or in some cases, a few days—to deliver the decadent dish you’ve been craving, once you prep your ingredients, you can leave them and forget […]

In light of the long line outside your local Starbucks, it appears that Fall is officially here! If you’re looking to ditch the overly sweet Pumpkin Spice Latte and broaden your drink order this season, try whipping up a batch of my spiced-up apple cider. It’s loaded with fresh fruit, citrus slices, and comforting spices! […]

If you’ve never explored the world of podcasts then you may wanna start! In today’s busy world — where it seems there’s always something “urgent” calling our name — podcasts provide us with bite-size chunks of information and entertainment that we can easily enjoy on the go. Whether I’m in the car or walking down […]