THE TFC BLOG

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, […]

Feeling bloated and gloomy lately? Snapping at the kids and struggling to find energy for your new projects? It may be your hormones. In this post, my favorite women’s hormone specialist Dr. Sara Gottfried explains the strange stage of perimenopause, including how it can affect you.  I talk to countless women who find themselves feeling more than a […]

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 […]

If you ask me, no Japanese or sushi meal is complete without some good sake. Who’s with me? But when it comes time to order, are you left scratching your head? There are so many options! Hot or cold? Sweet or dry? Filtered or unfiltered? If you love the popular fermented drink, but have trouble […]

Do you ever read food blogs or thumb through cookbooks and drool over the decadent treats inside? Do you also look at the ingredient list and wish there was a way to recreate the same dish without all the sugar and fats? Well, you can! I love to modify and play around with the ingredients […]

Have you ever baked a batch of muffins that didn’t turn out the way you expected? Maybe they lacked flavor, were too crumbly, or tasted a bit blah. Whatever the situation, I have some good news for you—your muffins (and almost all of your kitchen flops) can be salvaged. A Trick To Jazz Up Plain […]