THE TFC BLOG

School’s in full swing and I have a hungry brood of four who come home famished every day and storm the kitchen. Despite my persistent influence, my children are just as likely as any to reach for candy over kale, or simple carbs instead of a high-powered protein snack. Confession: nine times out of 10 — unless […]

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 […]

Nothing gets me more excited than cauliflower. From the cruciferous family, it’s jam-packed full of special compounds called glucosinolates which are considered cancer-protective and detoxifying. However, this humble veggie needs a lot of TLC and plenty of spices to take it from ordinary to extraordinary. In this recipe I’ve married this super veggie with fresh corn, a well-loved […]

Did you grow up eating tuna sandwiches? I did, and the memories of that creamy, salty taste wedged between two crusty slices of bread are so strong that some days I crave the familiarity of a good ol’ sandwich! Here I’m sharing my updated, “adult” version of the tuna sandwich. I like to serve a scoop on […]

Sushi Kuu ranks among one of Hong Kong’s finest Japanese restaurants. Like the rest of the crowd that eagerly lines up every night of the week for a seat, I go for their melt in your mouth salmon rolls: Soft, flavorful salmon wrapped in lettuce with a special sauce. Every time I leave I say to myself, “I […]

I hesitate to share this recipe for kale chips with you because I’ve long believed that great food can—and should—be prepared beautifully and simply without special equipment. And this recipe requires special equipment! Up until a couple of years ago, I was one of those people who never even looked at recipe that required a […]

In the days when I used to eat bagels for breakfast, Passover seemed like agony. A whole week without breads, grains, legumes, rice and other staple carbs. Actually, sounds a bit like a Paleo week doesn’t it? Passover can be a breeze assuming you avoid matzah, jelly rolls, potatoes and anything with scary amounts of sugar. […]

Gooey, flavorful, light and satisfying. Need I say more? The original inspiration for this recipe came from one of my visits to Canyon Ranch. They serve their version of this bread every morning at their rocking breakfast buffet (I don’t recommend eating this daily, it’s extremely hard to resist). Here is my spiced up gluten-free […]

Homemade pecans are such a great staple to keep in the fridge. Nibble on them, add them to salads and add them to my all-time favorite dessert, Chunky Monkey Ice-Cream.