THE TFC BLOG

You may have heard me refer to flexibility as the key ingredient to thriving in life. But here’s something that might surprise you: being adaptable and able to “wing it” takes the exact opposite. Yup, meticulous organization is the backbone of flexibility. I’d be a frazzled mess without my lists, notes, and laid out schedules. Here are […]

In 1983, a longtime food reporter for The New York Times, Marian Burros, wrote about the plum torte. Since then, it went on to become the most requested NYT recipe in history. I had the pleasure of tasting a gluten-free version of this popular torte when my friend Susi Dokken shared her yummy twist with […]

Yesterday, I woke up next to a pile of tissues, 3 mugs of hot water, and empty NyQuil capsules from the previous night. I knew it was going to be a long day. I wouldn’t call what I had a “severe” cold. It was the kind that started off as a sore throat and just enough […]

Confession: when it comes to my everyday life, I’m not a heavy makeup kind of girl. I usually wiggle on a little mascara, smush some gloss on my lips, and I’m out the door. I just don’t have the time to stand in front of the mirror for 30+ minutes doing my makeup. Are you […]

Thanksgiving, Chanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day — it seems like the end of November up until January 1st is one big holiday celebration. Sure, shopping for gifts, traveling to see family, and hosting big dinner parties is exciting. But it can also be stressful at times. I’ve gathered a few of my […]

My shocking secret revealed: I’ve never made homemade jelly doughnuts. My poor kids have salivated over the idea of either store-bought or homemade gluten-filled versions for years. But, on the days we indulge in doughnuts, they typically come home to these raw spiced donuts holes instead (which, by the way, are delicious. Just sayin’). This year, […]

I love indulging in a delicious sweet treat from time to time. Take this double chocolate cake or these fudge brownies, for example. I’m hungry just thinking about them! While these treats taste sinfully delicious, if you read through the ingredient list then you know these recipes are actually guilt-free. Along with using gluten-free flours, I […]

Is your fridge filled with leftover holiday turkey? After weeks of prepping and a full day of cooking, the last thing you probably want to do is shut yourself off in the kitchen and cook some more. So put that leftover turkey to good use! In my latest video, I show you how to whip […]

With ever-growing to-do lists that pull us in a million different directions, just the thought of hosting an elaborate Thanksgiving holiday feast is enough to cause stress levels to rise. But here’s some good news: Gone are the days when you have to slave away in the kitchen all day to plan the perfect meal. I’m […]