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A Fab Snack for Runners – Fruity Flapjacks

Sophie — Sun, 12 May 2019 12:42:51 +0000

Fruity flapjacks are tasty any time! These are simple, cheap, and quick to make with the possibility of endless variations. Try with other dried fruit and nuts? Or leave them out and dip in melted choc once they’ve cooled a little? So many choices. I made these for what should be called #runningclubcakefest2017 and they went down a treat. I managed to bring none home with me! Given them a try and let you know if you do a variation on this. 225g butter 75g sugar 1 tbsp of runny honey and another of golden syrup […]

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Sweet and Spicy Nuts: A fab treat and one for the trails

Sophie — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:41:42 +0000

Sweet and spicy nuts – these for me are a real, lovely with a glass of something bubbly. But after all the miles I’ve put in this year, and on second thoughts, I think these would also make a fab trail mix. There’s a lovely combination of sugary, salty, spiced, goodness. And it’s all a little retro! This year I made these for a friend of mine and will be making more for drinkies and celebrations over the next couple of weeks. Sweet and spicy nuts are easy to throw together and so well worth the effort. So here goes… […]

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Sweet Potato Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Sophie — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:08:04 +0000

Ahh, sweet potato cake, what’s not to love. I love the humble sweet potato as you can see by the related recipes. But rarely is it used in sweet treats or desserts and this seems a real shame. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fibre as fully of vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, selenium, most of the B vitamins and vitamin C. And they’re packed full of beta-carotene. And this cake is delicious. It’s rich and moist with the spices giving it a depth of flavour. Give it a try and let me know how you get on. […]

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Tamarind Date Cake – One to Try!

Sophie — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:56:47 +0000

What is it about runners and cake? I was never much of a lover of cake but I have eaten more since I started running than I did in my entire life before running. Combine this with my fondness for trying out recipes that are simple but offer an interesting mix of flavours, here comes Tamarind Date Cake. This cake is surprisingly light and full of flavour. I got some excellent feedback from my running group at our biannual #cakefest – so give it a try. Now for the cardamom seeds – if you have a mortar and pestle, […]

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Time for a Celebration! Gin and Tonic Cake

Sophie — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:37:57 +0000

Really? Gin and tonic cake – good for you? Except of course it could make you slightly tipsy and put you on a bit of a sugar high… We all know the old tales that spirits are good for you if you’re ill. Now, we have moved somewhat away from that thinking, which in my mind is ‘probably’ a good thing. What did surprise me is that there are a number of reasons gin can be good for you (albeit in moderation). This is what I came across in my research: 1. The main ingredient of gin is juniper berries. These are […]

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Nutella and banana cake

Sophie — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:02:09 +0000

Runners think a lot about food! And nutella and banana cake, it’s something to think about. Runners think about what’s good for pre-running, during running, post-running and those times we’re doing other stuff. So when thinking about a cake to make for running folk after a relay race, I did a little research on great food for runners. It goes a little like this: Chocolate – According to Runners World UK, it keeps you trim, it lowers blood pressure and it boosts your staying power Bananas – Women’s Running UK lists 5 benefits including: it gives you an energy boost, […]

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Black Tea Spring Rolls (With mango chutney dipping sauce)

Sophie — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 06:16:05 +0000

When I was invited to a good friend’s leaving picnic, this recipe for Black Tea Spring Rolls jumped to mind. Baked spring rolls in crispy wrappers – my Saturday night special. Making mini rolls requires a bit more effort but the results are worth it – especially for Anaïs, my friend’s daughter, who took one, rammed it in her mouth and followed it with another nine. So a fond farewell to Ivy and her lovely daughter – see you in Toronto next year for either the Toronto or Niagara Falls marathon. Training already! Making these is a little fiddly the […]

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ANZAC Biscuits – A Great Post-Race Treat

Sophie — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 17:59:45 +0000

Ahhh…ANZAC Biscuits … the story goes that the mothers, wives and girlfriends of ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, WW1) would make these to send to the troops. They were good for shipping as they didn’t spoil. Little chance of them spoiling as they went down a treat post-race with friends from my running club – after a 10 mile race through mist and fog. These are little bits of goodness and great for replenishing your energy stores post-race. They’re easy to make and oh so good! I have fond memories of baking these with my grandmother […]

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Carrot and Pineapple Cake

Sophie — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:58:02 +0000

I never had much of a sweet tooth until I started running. And then the cake arrived and I discovered just how well cake and running go together – carrot and pineapple cake to be precise. At the moment I don’t eat cake when actually running, but we’ll see how it goes. It’s a good treat for afters with a good strong cup of coffee. A few things I like about this recipe – it’s pretty easy to make, tasty and travels pretty well. And it still tastes good after a few months in the freezer. And it’s got some […]

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Snack Time….Roasted Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds

Sophie — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:13:47 +0000

Snacks can be tricky particularly if you’re looking for something healthy and tasty that requires minimal effort. This is why roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds are so good. Dare I say it, but it’s only possible to eat so much humus. Roasted seeds are a great snack full of lots of things we all know we should be eating, good oils and protein. I make this about once a week – generally I’m using the oven for something else so very little hassle for great rewards. You could even use these as part of a trail mix. 100 grams or […]

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Wholegrain Soda Bread

Sophie — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:47:47 +0000

I’m not a huge fan of baking and it tends to be for special occasions only but homemade wholegrain soda bread is a real treat well worth the time. So try it! There’s something lovely about getting your hands stuck in. This soda bread is amazing still warm dripping with butter and jam or it goes well with a nice solid cheddar and it freezes well for a good couple of months. This recipe makes 1 big loaf or 2 smaller ones or 16 rolls 500g wholegrain brown flour (this can be a little tricky to find – […]

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