THE TFC BLOG

This is the ultimate Flexible Frozen Lemon Pie because, once you master the technique, you can change up virtually every element of this make-ahead crowd fave to create limitless treats!  In this recipe, I use a store-bought sugar cookie dough (thank goodness for that invention) to create a crust. Then, I top it off with […]

We’re all familiar with Charles R. Swindoll’s quote that says: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” After what I just experienced, I must admit: Truer words have never been spoken! My Story This past weekend, my flexibility was put to the test. I sat in my office, […]

Mother’s Day is an annual reminder to pause from our busy lives and show some appreciation for the women who love us most: moms, grandmas, great-grandmas, even aunts, or any mom that inspires you! Since we’re all stuck in quarantine (AKA, our “new normal”) this year, things are obviously going to be a little different. We can’t […]

As we enter yet another month of social distancing and quarantine, are you starting to get sick of the same old meals? When it comes to home cooking, many of us continually cycle through the same dozen or so recipes. Heck, I have an entire cookbook and still find myself digging into the same breakfasts, […]

We may not be able to hop a plane and head to some gorgeous tropical destination right now, but we can certainly close our eyes, sip on this fruity drink, and pretend! I call this sensational sip a Frozen Pineapple Quarantini (AKA a cocktail inspired by our new quarantine lifestyle). The idea came to me […]

Ah, the beauty of simplicity! These easy-to-make Crispy Cheesy Cauliflower Fritters are reminiscent of traditional potato latkes, minus the belly-bloating carbs. With a craveable crispy exterior and soft succulent center, this dish is kid-approved and perfect at any time of the day. Serve them up for breakfast with a sunnyside egg on top, for lunch […]

Bars may be closed, but have you met up with friends for a virtual happy hour yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Whip up this refreshing and totally delicious Citrus-Infused Quarantini (AKA a cocktail inspired by our new quarantine lifestyle). Then hop on a Zoom chat to virtually cheers with your besties! Watch as I show […]

Like with anything, many of us are finally starting to get the hang of quarantine life (well, sort of). Certain challenges we faced in the beginning — like adjusting to working from home and helping our kids troubleshoot IT issues for their online Zoom classes — have become second nature. I’ve also started to let go […]

How are you dealing with this new quarantine lifestyle? We’re more than a month into lockdown and I must admit: I had my first meltdown. Each day, I spend my waking moments rotating between wife, mom, school teacher, caterer (all my children do is eat), and maid. If you’re a parent then you know what […]