Vegetarian Whole Foods Made Simple
One of the things I have loved most about blogging, is the community you become a part of. This is a community made up of food enthusiasts who pour themselves into their craft, simply for the love of it. There are THOUSANDS of great blogs, and …
Hello friends! I’m so sorry I abandoned you last week, I was on holiday in Texas with my husband, soaking up the sun and packing away some serious calories (hard to avoid in Houston!). I arrived home yesterday refreshed, and ready to give my puppy …
When I first moved to the States, I was delighted to find that Breakfast is an event here. I remember marveling at the extensive menu of the greasy spoon, and the pleasant shock of having my coffee filled up an unlimited amount (upon reflection, I can pin point my caffeine addiction to those early days). I’m not saying Britain doesn’t do breakfast, I love a full (vegetarian) English, but the States have broadened my breakfast horizons.
One of my favourite breakfast spots is a lovely vegan diner about ten minutes away from my home. It’s always cheap, filling and totally delicious. One of my go-to items on the menu are the Tofu Rancheros, a vegan take on Huevos Rancheros. According to wikipedia Legend has it that Huevos Rancheros are served mid-morning on Mexican farms. This makes perfect sense to me, as the dish is both hearty and bolstering. Perfect after a morning of hard work, or perhaps more accurately in my case, an early morning run!
The dish has three main components. Slowly cooked black beans, a scrambled tofu, and a smoky ranchero sauce, all layered atop a couple of corn tortillas. I recommend serving with a sprinkling of fresh coriander and a squirt of lime. If you are not vegan, a little cheese would be pretty good here too.
Happy Breakfast time, eat up!
The snow piles are melting, the birds are chirping, the temperatures are climbing, consequently my desire for salad is increasing. This Carrot, Parsley and Chickpea Salad is my current favourite. It is light, zesty and fresh, just perfect for Spring, plus the addition of chickpeas …
Last month I decided to commit to a vegan diet for six weeks. Fun, right?! From time to time I like to conduct mini-experiments on myself like this. Two years ago I gave up caffeine, that wasn’t too bad after I had got over the …
Ahhh for the past two days the weather has been glorious! Therefore, I am just dropping by really quickly to give you the Lemony Rice and Peas Recipe that I promised you last week. I need to get outside and soak up the spring sunshine as soon as possible! Who knows how long it may last…
Speaking of sunshine, the bright yellow hue of this dish lifts my spirits as much as the chirping birds. Its a lovely light compliment to any spicy curry (like this one!). I actually like to double up batches, as this leftover rice makes a killer vegetable fried rice, especially if you leave it for a day.
Enjoy!
Well the people have spoken… Mexican it is! I am quite pleased you picked this one. Although yesterday was officially the first day of Spring, I think we can allow ourselves one last wintery comfort food meal before diving into some Springtime goodies (asparagus… I’m …
The topic of pancakes is much debated in my household. Kirk is a purist, and prefers plain or buttermilk pancakes. I, on the other hand, like to experiment. Many a Sunday morning is spent sipping coffee and quibbling about plain vs pumpkin, plain vs wholewheat, …
I love to run. It’s how I counteract my desk job, it’s how I clear my head, and it always gives me an amazing sense of achievement! I have been running regularly for about four years now, and in that time I have completed four half marathons and one full marathon. I am running my next event in April, a local half marathon called Gazelle Girl, and my mileage is increasing steadily week by week.
After I had a couple of races under my belt, I realised the importance of fueling my workouts correctly with good food. Yes, you can certainly “run off” a donut or a cream cake, (and indeed my friends, family and coworkers are sometimes impressed at my calorie intake!), but running on donut fuel is going to make for a pretty miserable run, for me anyway.
My little running habit requires a supply of healthy snacks on hand at all times, and these little bites are one of my faves. The ingredients are simple and clean, the final result is delicious, and you can make them in just a few minutes. Of course it goes without saying that you don’t have to be a runner to enjoy these! They are perfect for hiking, long bike rides, skiing, any activity that necessitates a healthy dose of energy along the way.
What is your favourite way to refuel after a sweaty workout?!
Inspired by Cookie and Kate’s homemade Larabar recipe
I encourage you to experiment with different dried fruit and nut combinations, let me know if you stumble upon something magical!
Well I finally got around to posting a salad recipe! I think you will fall in love with this one. Beautiful purple, orange and green strands, crunchy cashews, and a sweet gingery dressing to top it all off! This salad makes me happy. I am …
