THE TFC BLOG

I am not a heavy makeup kind of girl, particularly after having four kids. This comes in handy living in Hong Kong, where it’s hot and humid practically every day of the year, causing makeup to slide off your face.  But some days call for a bit of glamo-fying, don’t they? I sat with Jaime Smith, one of […]

Growing up, if I ever complained of not feeling well my mother’s response was simple: “Go outside for a breath of fresh air. It will do you the world of good.” It seems science is finally backing her up. Last month the New York Times reported on recent research that showed how time in nature changes our brains […]

Close your eyes. Breathe. What can you see in your mind’s eye? Chances are exactly what you saw a second ago with your eyes open. But what if you could close your eyes and awaken a memory of a calm place you have once been, and transport yourself back to that place of clarity? I just spent the summer in […]

Confession: I’m not a smoothie kind of girl. I prefer my calories in solid form. But milkshakes? I have a soft spot for milkshakes. The other day I created this creamy and decadent “smoothie-milkshake,” without the ice cream — yum! Nutrition and indulgence all in one. But here’s the best bit: my three-year-old son Liam loved it […]

Pesto ti adoro! Pesto I adore you! This Italian favorite is one of the kings of my kitchen: it’s a dip, a sauce and a dressing — perfecto! Cilantro pesto adds flavor and color to virtually anything it lands on, jazzing up almost any recipe. In other good news, you don’t just have to stick to traditional basil when […]

While in the supermarket shopping for ingredients for this mango salsa, an accompaniment to my crave-able Chicken Lettuce Cups, I confess I had a panic moment. Low and behold, Montana supermarkets don’t carry ripe mangos in the summer. Determined to pair chicken and mango as I’d originally planned, I took my chances and picked up a […]

Who’s a “Fitness Fashionista”? She’s fit, smart and sassy with a good heart. She’s inherently stylish, whether sporting gym gear or out for a night on the town. Meet her, learn her ways and borrow (steal?) her effortless fitness style secrets. This month’s Fitness Fashionista is Melanie Barnish from Hong Kong’s Genie Juicery. It’s no surprise the co-founder of […]

I get so excited when a dish is close to perfection. This seared halibut with fresh pea pesto ticks all the boxes for the perfect meal: It tastes as good as it looks, it’s relatively straightforward to prepare and oh-so nourishing. The pesto has oomph, texture and a whole lot of flavor pizzaz. While it marries […]

We could waste a whole day curled up on the couch watching TED Talks. Of course, it wouldn’t really be “wasted” time — fascinating, engaging and informative, a good TED Talk can transform your day. Heck, there are even some TED Talks that can change your life. So here you are: a collection of our favorite TED […]