It’s my first summer in Spain and I’m realizing why they have siesta. The temperature often hits over 30C and when it gets up to 37C I cease to function. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from turning on the oven to make ice cream cones. Thankfully, this protein-enhanced strawberry ice cream is super quick to make and just as creamy, dreamy (and cooling!) as you want it to be. Mix in fresh strawberries or pile a bunch on top for even more decadence. Ingredients 1.5-2 cups froze

A basic vanilla cake turbo-boosted by Dutch-spice goodness in the middle. I just threw this cake together one afternoon for Edward’s birthday but it was so good I made another one and wrote the recipe down. It’s great with or without the icing and it seems like it would be too sweet but it’s just shy of that. Perfect for tea, dessert, birthdays, second-breakfast, in the back pocket of your cycling jersey… Basic Vanilla Cake 2 cups almond milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 cups u

The long rides of base training are on the horizon so it’s time to prepare for some savage post-ride hunger. While these muffins pack a lot of energy and protein (in a nice 3:1 ratio), they specifically have a subtle flavour that’s not too sweet so they are easy on the palette. If you want more of a spicy taste, boost the cinnamon and ginger and add a pinch of nutmeg. Hemp & Walnut Muffins Gluten free, Vegan. Yummy. Makes 8-12 Muffins: 1/2 cup + 2 tbs rice flour 6 tbs hemp pr

Purple carrots! I made a bit of a scene last week in the Food Lover’s Market downtown Stellenbosch when my boyfriend found purple carrots.  With a pleased grin on his face, he called me over to see what he had found, knowing I would be over the moon.  Later, I was only too happy to tell the check-out lady what they were when she gave the carrots a quizzical stare. Maybe I’m the only person who gets excited about vegetables but, hey, who can resist purple carrots?! Roasted Swe

Mum’s food is always the best and this biscuit recipe is no exception.  Straight from my mum’s gluten free kitchen, these devilishly chocolately cookies are moist and gooey inside with a light crispy outside. Fair warning: this recipe isn’t for the kitchen diva, you have to get your hands right in the batter.  My mum and I were both reminded of the I Love Lucy “Job Switching” episode where Lucy goes to work at the chocolate factory.  If you haven’t seen it, it’s good old fash

Previously published on WomensCylcling.ca Talk to a cyclist with a dairy intolerance and their fastest interval may be a mid-ride dash to the bushes after mistakenly eating a sports bar containing lactose. Food intolerances are quite common but it’s still hard to find pocket-friendly food that is gluten, dairy, or soy free that meets energy demands and tastes good. Granola bars are often the first choice for cyclists because they contain a lot of energy in a small package. Ho