THE TFC BLOG

The art of cooking involves more than just making good tasting food. We eat with our eyes first and, to me, food almost always tastes better when it looks good. Don’t you agree? Sure, you won’t always have extra time to focus on the overall look of your food. Especially if you just got done […]

My latest obsession: Halloumi cheese! In case you haven’t tried it yet, it’s a brined cheese made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk. These salty and delectable bites make for a great addition to salads, wraps, and kebabs. Or just pan-fried and nibbled straight from the pan! In this recipe, I’ve pair fried halloumi bites […]

This year my husband Seth and I celebrated 24 years of marriage. In today’s day and age, with divorce rates in the USA at 40-50%, this is a legit thing to celebrate. I’ve been reflecting recently on how deeply and madly in love I am with him, and how rare this is to come by. […]

Getting ready for a big night out? Listen up! The glamorous team over at E! News recently asked me to spill my secrets to beating belly bloat and feeling amazing in that tight dress. Along with cutting out the junk food, I’ve concocted an infused water cocktail that’s loaded with anti-bloating ingredients. So grab your […]

When it comes to whipping up craveable salads, I like to think there are 5 main ingredients for success: leafy greens, crunchy veggies, nutritious toppings (like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit), a filling protein, and a tantalizing dressing. But what if I told you there’s actually another key element beyond making it taste great? We […]

Good Morning World! If you’ve been following along on my Instagram then you know I’m in Los Angeles promoting the pre-sale launch for my upcoming cookbook, FOOD YOU WANT For The Life You Crave. Well, one of my many stops was to the GoodMorning LaLa Land studio. I sat down with the hosts to chat about what you […]

Last night my dog ate my dinner. Not just my dinner, the entire family’s dinner! 11 tuna burgers. She stuffed them in under 60 seconds when my son stepped away from the kitchen to fetch his homework. She usually likes to fetch too, but last night she favored tuna burgers. This all happened at 6:00 […]

Transform a bland bed of greens into a tantalizing masterpiece with just a few simple upgrades. The following ingredients help to add texture and flavor to any salad. So go get topping and wait for your diners to say: “Seconds, please!” Crispy Halloumi Bust out your frying pan, sizzle up a serving of halloumi, and […]

Muffin tops … we love them when they come from the bakery, but not so much when they start forming around our middle. Here’s the good news: A balanced diet paired with a few belly burning exercises can help melt that muffin top for good! In this video, I’ll show you a series of lower […]