THE TFC BLOG

I used to be way too hard on myself in all aspects of life. Have you ever felt a nagging voice inside your head that urges you to be better, faster, and, well, perfect over present? Over the last few decades, I’ve adopted a more flexible approach to life that includes giving myself a break […]

Being a hostess can be hard work. Between the planning, shopping, and chopping – the one person that often gets squeezed is you. Trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve looked down at that pile of kitchen mess with crazy hair and sweat pants feeling stressed out because there were about five minutes left until the […]

All food tastes better when it looks pretty, don’t you agree? That’s why when I saw purple cauliflower at the store, I grabbed a head and started imagining the many ways I could use it to create a beautiful meal. Enter my raw cauliflower tabouli! With a healthified spin on the traditional dish, I paired […]

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or you’re about to soar through the sky for the first time, let’s get down to the important stuff … food! Airports are filled with not-so-good-for-you food options, and that pack of processed cookies that attendants pass out mid-flight does nothing for tummy grumbles. That doesn’t mean you have to […]

When someone talks about food, we immediately think of the type we eat and feeds our body. But there is another type of nourishing “food” that we often overlook and it directly impacts our life – primary food. I spoke with Stevie Wright, a holistic health coach and the founder of Live Wright Wellness, about how primary […]

When your kids wake up, do they immediately crave something sweet and heavy – like a sugary, cakey donut? Join the club! While donuts may sound like the best breakfast ever to our kids, they rarely earn a spot on my breakfast table. I use the word “rarely” because I don’t believe in denying my family of […]

We know that sleep is vital for our overall health and daily function. If you toss and turn at night you might want to lower the temperature in your room. According to a recent research report by The Wall Street Journal, cooling your room to as low as 60 degrees and piling on the blankets to […]

Want to wow your lunch or dinner guests without being stuck in the kitchen all day? Consider putting together the best salad bar – one that’s both simple yet sophisticated! This is one of my favorite things do when I entertain because it doesn’t take a lot of effort and people love it. There’s something […]

Does Thanksgiving excite or overwhelm you? If you’re like most of us, perhaps a little bit of both. I often joke that Friday night dinners at my house, when we celebrate the Sabbath, are basically weekly Thanksgiving feasts. Some meals and days are more challenging than others, but over the years I’ve come up with […]