You wouldn’t know it if you saw the chaos surrounding us sometimes but we Veggie Runners are actually pretty efficient. This is a handy dish to pop in the oven while you’re out for a quick run or catching up on your sleep or maybe your laundry (runners do a lot of laundry…)
Ras el Hanout Tofu Steaks
Ras el Hanout is a North African dry rub, with dried peppers, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, and my favourite of all, rose petals and lavender. I love the idea of eating flowers, so byronesque, beyond romantic. You can get it in North African shops and, increasingly, supermarkets, which where I got mine. Tofu…
Author Interview: Run Wild, Boff Whalley
Veggie Runners were recently lucky enough to interview Boff Whalley, author of Run Wild, a book its publisher describes as ‘A passionate and beautifully written narrative about running and the world of discovery and adventure it brings.’ A reasonable assessment, we think. Boff is a long-time runner, passionate about getting off the beaten track and…
Book review: Run Wild, Boff Whalley
Run Wildauthor, Boff Whalley, running on Otley Chevin. Review Run Wild is equal parts advocacy and eclecticism. Author Boff Whalley is passionate about finding places to run that are off the beaten track, whether that be hills, fells, parks, river banks or towpaths. He’s evangelical about getting out there and enjoying what nature has to…
Running the West Highland Way – 96 Miles Of Madness
I don’t know if I’ll look quite this jolly when it’s all over… This post should really be entitled ‘My preparations for running the West Highland Way’ but ’96 miles of madness’ seems more apt somehow. It is a long way, as everyone I mention it to points out. And it’s a bit disconcerting when…
Vegan Pesto
This recipe comes from our fabulous Canadian friends, Lehna and Jamie (who are known to their adoring public as burlesque goddess, Champagne Sparkles, and sound artist extraordinaire Jamie Drouin). This is a stunningly straightforward vegan pesto that (sharp intake of breath) gives some of our own recipes a run for their money in the ‘yow, that…
Cheddar and Dill Sauce
Oh man, this sauce is lip-smackingly delish and it takes 5 minutes to make (yes, 5 minutes!!) It’s great with baked potatoes or pasta so perfect for runners who are carb loading in advance of a race. It’s also great for everyone else because it’s so yum. But here’s the science on carb loading if…
Nasi Goreng
My friend Mollie first introduced me to this Malaysian breakfast dish. I was instantly hooked – it’s convenient if you have leftover rice, uses up the veg in the bottom of the fridge drawer and most importantly is ridiculously tasty . Some people make a little one-or-two egg omelette at first, remove it from…
Mattar Paneer – aka Cheesy Pea Curry
Paneer is an Indian cheese that adds great texture to curries and kebabs. If you’re a bit more committed you can make it yourself by straining curds in muslin, but I just buy it from Indian shops or larger supermarkets. Mum used to make it herself when she was more of a hippie. Maybe you…
Vegan Aromatic Lentil Soup
We all know the jokes about lentil-eating, granola-crunching, hemp-wearing vegetarians. Apart from the fact that they’re not funny and wrong (though, hey, if I did want to wear granola I would!), they miss the fact that lentils can be DELICIOUS. The jokers will soon be laughing on the other side of their faces (what exactly…
Barbequed Halloumi with Chilli Oil
This recipe is beyond ridiculously easy and goes down a treat with meat eaters and veggies alike. The salty, yielding cheese doesn’t melt on the barbeque, it just takes on a completely unique texture that will not only be delicious, but a talking point. It’s much more interesting than yet more burgers!Halloumi with Chilli Oil…
PB&J Fro-Yo Ice Pops
It is scorching in London today, so I am very pleased with the Me of yesterday who chucked together a batch of these and popped them in the freezer. Good one, Yesterday-Bibi. Before I get to the recipe, a few words on being out and about when it’s hot: Hydrate! Go early. (I was running…