THE TFC BLOG

How many times have you leafed through a cookbook and encountered hard-to-find ingredients? This is pretty much the norm – and not the exception – these days. I don’t usually have the time to visit several specialty shops to look for unique ingredients and I’d assume you don’t either. Instead, I take a more flexible approach […]

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we hear from the time we’re little and continue to ask ourselves as we mature. For me, my #1 career goal has always been to be a mom. With four kids at home, I’ve also had a winding journey from a fitness […]

“Kids, marriage, career, travel, and me-time … How do you balance it all?” This is a question I get asked regularly. In fact, if you’ve tuned into any of my recent TV or podcast interviews then chances are you’ve heard me talk about it. My answer? Well, it may not be what you expect. Balancing It All? […]

I must admit, I’m not a big smoothie drinker. I prefer my calories in solid form. But, if you’re looking for an easy, on-the-go way to pack more fruits and veggies into your busy day then you may want to bust out the blender. In my house, I shoot for a thicker consistency so my […]

We’ve all been there: Eagerly pulling a tray of treats out of the oven to quickly find out our masterpiece is one big flop! Whether it’s overbaked brownies, burnt bread, or bland-tasting muffins, your time and effort to whip up something yummy doesn’t have to be wasted. During the kickoff for my global book tour, […]

When it comes to breakfast, how much time do you actually have to sizzle up something fresh and yummy? If you’re like me, not much! I know we’re all busy, trying to get our kids (and ourselves) out the door. That’s why, when I wrote my book FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave, I […]

The temperatures are rising and it’s officially starting to feel like Spring! And what’s more refreshing on a warm day than sipping a sweet glass of homemade sangria? It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing drink for your next party. Or, enjoy a serving (or two) by yourself while reading a good book. The best part? A sensational […]

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, when the producers of KTLA in Los Angeles asked me to come on their show and whip up something delicious, I immediately knew what recipe I wanted to share: My Grainless Banana Pancakes! These bad boys have nothing bad in them. Plus, they’re a cinch to throw together. […]

It’s Spring … the perfect time for transformation! I stopped by the Good Morning LaLa Land studios this week where they’re talking all about life changes. I shared my journey from inflexible (where I adhered to rigid rules in an attempt to achieve perfection) to carefree! Watch the full interview as I show you how […]