Recent Posts – Veggie Runners

Book Review: Run, Dean Karnazes

This review was written by our good friend and, though she modestly claims otherwise, very fast runner, Katie Fox. “Run” by Dean Karnazes is the first book on serious running I read. I’m not sure why I chose to start my foray into running literature with an epic about ultramarathoning (around the globe in conditions…

Root Vegetable Barlotto

This Root Vegetable Barlotto is a perfect carb loading dish with added bonus of that wondrous food of the gods, beetroot. It’s made with delicious root vegetables and pearl barley. Problem is, we don’t know what to call it. It’s a risotto but it’s not made with rice. Does that make it ris-notto? Given that…

Sumac Kale Chips

Are you taking it easy this January, food wise? Laying off the potatoes for a bit? These kale chips are not only healthier than any fried snack food, but even more moreish and super delicious. If you haven’t tried kale chips, or have only bought the bagged kind, prepare to have your mind blown. Beloved…

Be Your Own Coach – Start your New Year’s Resolutions on the right track.

Have you set yourself a new year’s resolution? What steps are you going to take right now to make sure that you achieve your goals? In my other life, I sometimes coach teams and individuals to help them reach the full potential of their projects. I don’t supply the answers. Instead, through my questions, the…

We Won’t Make You Fat

There’s been a proper hoo-ha in the UK recently about whether the recipes of TV chefs are less healthy than supermarket ready meals. Headlines like ‘Do TV Chefs Make You Fat?’ and ‘Ready Meals Are Healthier’ have been all over the place. It all stems from recent research into a random sample of TV chefs’ recipes…

Christmas Fruit Crown

This is what they’d call a ‘showstopper’ on The Great British Bake Off but is actually quite simple to make. It would make a nice family baking project around the holidays. It would also be the perfect way to use up the mixed fruits that are lurking at the back of your cupboard, too. Allegedly, it’s lovely…

Do You Think Like A Runner?

I was chatting with a friend recently about her marathon training plan. It’s her first and she’s very excited and wholly committed. But at one point she said, ‘Hmm, but I’ll have to take a week off over the holidays because I’m going to France.’ Mon dieu, I thought, don’t have the ground in France?! Does everyone float…

Tofu, Seaweed and Sesame Party Snacks

It had to happen sooner or later, didn’t it? Yes, we were bound to post a recipe with seaweed in it. The only surprise really is that it didn’t happen sooner. Seaweed used to be much maligned as hippy dippy food. Now though, with the relentless rise of sushi (they sell it in meal deals…

Race Review: Endurance Life Coastal Trail Series – Dorset

By Adam, marathon runner and the man behind the phenomenal Bruce Lee Running Club Mix I took the brave decision recently to take part in the half marathon distance of the Endurance Life Coastal Trail race in Dorset. I felt it would be an interesting way to keep fit during the off season. Interesting was…

Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes

Ho, ho, ho – here we go! ’tis the season to be stuffed, bloated and give terrible yourself belly ache. Well, actually, that isn’t strictly necessary, is it? It is the season to eat fabulous food if you get the chance but you don’t have to make yourself ill in the process. And don’t forget: if…