THE TFC BLOG

Rosh Hashana (AKA the Jewish New Year) and all of the fall Jewish holidays always creep up so quickly and so surprisingly despite having them etched solidly into the calendar. Funny huh? It’s probably the combination of just exhaling from summer holidays, then jumping back into work and school routines but simultaneously being occupied with […]

Chocolate and peanut butter is always a good idea and when you add “easy” into the mix you’ve scored the perfect dessert choice. Chocolate peanut butter bars are so versatile-pile them up with some berries and other treats on a platter for dessert or keep them in the freezer for a after school treat for […]

This summer we embarked on a journey into the wild. My adventure seeking husband has dreamt of kayaking the middle fork of the salmon river for some time and while it took some convincing for me to sleep in a tent for 5 days, I did finally say yes. We’ve been home from our camping […]

A few years ago my friend Susi Dokken taught me how to make her melt-in-your-mouth gluten-free plum torte. So, when I had summer peaches laying around I just swapped the plums for the peaches and dare I say… I might be in love with this peach cake even more?? Thanks to a lovely amount of […]

As a sun lover and outdoor enthusiast, I’ve always cherished the warm embrace of the sun’s rays on my skin. I was that girl baking in a bikini on the beach, addicted to the tan lines and my skins “healthy” glow. However, my perspective on sun exposure took a significant turn in my 40s when […]

In case you aren’t yet familiar with cooking this versatile vegetable, spaghetti squash has captured the attention of health conscious foodies (like me!) and summer is the perfect time to experiment with this fun, easy and delicious veggie. For those of you seeking healthier alternatives to traditional pasta, spaghetti squash is perhaps my favorite stand-in, […]

The last time I made my Frozen Watermelon Mojito the crowd went a little wild. The combination of watermelon and mint screams a bit of a party, doesn’t it? With natural sugars from the watermelon and a refreshing contrast of lime and mint, this one’s definitely a winner. Serve it up at your next party while it’s still […]

Summertime means a lot of things but most importantly it means that BBQ season is in full swing! Grilling, whether it’s for a casual family dinner or for a festive gathering with friends, is probably the easiest and most flexible way to feed a crowd. Beyond the usual meats on the grill however, we often […]

Have you ever thought to yourself “I should really stretch more often?”. Or perhaps whenever you see signs for a yoga studio or a friend tells you she just came back from yoga class you think “I should really do that”. We have many things that we tell ourselves we wish we could do but […]