The Secret of Salt Mountain
I was woken by the gentle rhythmic cooing of an emerald-spotted wood dove heralding first light. The sky was a deep burnt orange, and as I lay there listening, it was as though every second introduced another bird to the dawn chorus, soon a cacophony in the acacia...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
There is a disturbing affliction stalking competitive sport these days. It’s insidious in its strength, slowly, silently and steadily eating its way into the very marrow of those who love sport the most. It affects men and women of all ages and of any level in their...
Let’s talk. Period.
We women love running. Period. What was that? We love running, sure… but who said anything about that P word? Well, no, that was just me being crafty – y’know, a play on punctuation… ok, never mind. Period. P-E-R-I-O-D. There it is, in red – and bold – for all to...
Good sleep = good running
Sleep… it’s that beautiful sensory reset button that can fix just about anything and bring us to a whole new day. Regarded by the Dalai Lama as “the best meditation”, sleep has long been recognised as vital to our very being. Even the Irish of olde, learned folk as...
The Rockhoppin’ Trail Guide to Bouncing Back (carefully) After Lockdown
Five weeks of lockdown has affected more than our wallets, our waistlines and our willingness to be indoors, it has also whacked our fitness. We’ve all been gagging for Friday 1st May, being allowed to bust out of home-captivity, even if we’re not allowed to hit...~ ROCKHOPPIN’ BITES ~
I’m no foodie pro. What I am is a foodie – a lover of all things scrumptious and wholesome. I’m not hellbent on health foods, but I do enjoy healthy eating – to me that means enjoying a good balanced diet, packed with foods that are natural, fresh and jammed with delicious goodness.
This website isn’t trying to be a food blog – far from it. I believe great recipes, like good food, should be shared, and their tastes enjoyed far and wide.
This is the space where that’ll happen. I’ll be sharing recipes I’ve tried, tested and loved – old trusted ones, newly discovered ones, experimental ones. And I hope you love ‘em too.
Let the sharing begin!
