THE TFC BLOG

When I first saw these on Lisa’s website I knew I had to make them and share them with you. Because who doesn’t love a doughnut? This week, as we celebrate Chanukah, I am baking up a doughnut storm but you certainly don’t need a holiday excuse to whip up a batch of these gluten-free […]

I’m under no illusions: sugar is sugar, no matter which way it comes. But when it comes to special celebrations like Thanksgiving, I choose to indulge, doing it as mindfully and as nutritiously as possible. To take the headache out of satisfying your guests without stuffing them to the gills, I’ve collated my favorite better-for-you Thanksgiving desserts […]

Brownies? Yum. But are they good for you? While I believe all treats can be healthified for a more nutritious twist, we shouldn’t kid ourselves that chocolate is as good for us as a big bowl of vegetables. It all boils down to balance. Research clearly demonstrates that when we deprive ourselves of too many […]

I grew up on Entenmann’s Donut Holes Pop’ems. I even Googled them for inspiration when creating this recipe, salivating at the images on my screen until I scrolled down to the list of ingredients: sugar, wheat flour, palm oil, soybean oil, corn starch, corn syrup solids and all sorts of unpronounceable additives. My stomach began churning at the thought of […]

Happy 4th of July! You don’t have to be in the USA this weekend to find an excuse to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones while celebrating your freedom. Here are four crowd-pleasing dessert recipes I have created that you can whip up easily this weekend, or anytime. They are highly transportable, making them perfect for an outdoor gathering […]

I grew up baking in my mother’s kitchen. One of my favourite memories from my childhood was returning home from school to the smell of freshly baked cookies. To this day, Mom bakes her version of these classic soft and chewy, cake-textured pumpkin spice cookies. Earlier this year I tried and tested a gluten-free take […]

For the last few years, I’ve been on a mission to upgrade my recipes with a nutritious twist. My challenge has been to tweak rich and classic delicacies for extra nourishment, leaving you feeling light yet satisfied. I’ve virtually eliminated dairy, gluten, processed foods and almost all grains from my testing kitchen. But this year […]

White Chocolate Raspberry Hammentashen Filling Recipe  

Words cannot even begin to describe the simplicity and decadence of this all-purpose chocolate lovers dream. I use this chocolate ganache as an icing for cakes and cupcakes and often as a mix in for ice creams, pies and more. My kids wouldn’t mind if I put it on their vegetables. It’s basically a similar […]