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Hummus with dry chickpeas. {vegan} {gluten free}

June 4, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Brunch, Condiments, Dips, Fitness., Gluten Free, Party Foods, Side dish, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free 3 Comments

Happy National Runner’s Day! Today wasn’t a planned running day for me after running yesterday but instead of hitting up the elliptical this morning I ran in honor of the day. Did you run? Hope so.

I was so excited about sharing this recipe with you all. I love making hummus. It’s such a great protein source for me being vegan and it is so versatile – make the base and add your favorite add-ins. I will share the base recipe that I make and provide some suggestions on different flavor combinations that work well. This is such a great staple dip for bbq’s, outdoor parties, cocktail hours or to have in your fridge as a dip or spread for sandwiches.
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— Knead to Cook

Chocolate Cashew Protein Smoothie.

May 23, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Desserts, Fitness., Gluten Free, Nuts, Running/Races, Smoothies, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Want a sip?

It’s Friday! It’s a long weekend and I’m so excited because today we head out to my favorite city, New York, to visit my best friend in the whole world and her family who are going to be there this weekend touring the awesomeness that the city has to offer. Since getting our puppy in December my trips to New York haven’t happened. I love NYC in the spring. I’m also so excited to be surrounded by vegan restaurants to try! I’m so happy I could burst.

Today I got up at 5 am and headed out for a run knowing I was going to be in the car for a bit today not moving around (I hate that). I haven’t been feeling my runs lately mostly because the heat and humidity have arrived and I’m so not a fan. But happily when I stepped outside, I found the weather cool and crisp. I was thrilled. I wanted to do 8-10 miles and at a slower pace around 8:30 mm. I just ran and loved it. I was faster than I wanted to be but I felt great. It went pretty fast and I arrived home and couldn’t wait to whip up a smoothie to speed along my recovery and energize me for a long day ahead.

This recipe is super delicious and totally kid-friendly. It’s packed with protein for muscle recovery and tastes so decadent that it feels like dessert – which it should feel like on a Friday of a long weekend when you’re husband takes Friday off too! [Read more…]

— Knead to Cook

Philadelphia & the Broad Street Ten Miler.

May 5, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Fitness., Running/Races, Vegan, Vegetarian 6 Comments

Spring racing continued for me this weekend. The Broad Street Run has been the only race that I will consistently do year after year without fail (with the luck of the lottery of course). I’m not a fan of doing the same races year in and year out. This race, to me, is the perfect distance. Great running conditions, typically and the support of the community is second to none. This year I set up a team so other friends could get in on the lottery with us. Thankfully, another successful year and we were accepted. My friends Jessica and Cindy joined us along with another friend and elite runner Kelly. A friend from Instagram was supposed to meet up with us but unfortunately got strep throat and couldn’t run.

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— Knead to Cook

Easter. Training. Running & the what?

April 23, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Fitness., My story., Running/Races Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a great Passover and Easter holiday. Before we headed back home to celebrate Easter with family and friends, hubby and I got in two (separate) 8 milers. My friend/running coach Lottie wanted it to be slower than my 13 miler the week prior. She wanted 8:45 – I came in a bit faster than that because although I was able to wear shorts my hands were freezing and I wanted to get home. The run felt good and I got out early enough to get home, packed and ready to head out.

This was my last long run before my race this Sunday. This week would be a lot of shorter tapering runs to keep my legs loose and rested.

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— Knead to Cook

Albion Fit Give-a-way and Post Workout Maple Protein Fudge.

April 22, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Giveaway!!!, Gluten Free, No bake/cooking required!, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free 117 Comments

The giveaway has concluded. The winner is:

Tracey Boyajian

Please email me at robin@kneadtocook.com within the next 48 hours.

Have you ever heard of Albion Fit? If not, let me share one of my absolute favorite workout/swimwear/all around fabulous apparel with you. I consider myself quite a connoisseur of athletic wear. Most of my life seems to wearing it. I train. I lift. I run. All in workout clothes. Even when I’m not working out… I gravitate towards wearing it. Why? Because it’s so comfortable. My other favorite thing… is not seeing the same pieces everywhere at the gym on every other girl. Their bathing suits are gorgeous, modest and are just overall lovely. Something reminiscent of old Hollywood glam. They even make bathing suits for little girls?! Ohhhhh my goodness they are so darling! Okay so back to the company.

Albion Fit is a local, family owned company. Their name, Albion, hails from the Albion Basin at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in beautiful Utah. They are proof that green living and business can coexist! They recycle plant waste and use earth friendly materials in their products. Their garments are fashionable and unique, but more importantly practical and technical. Designed by women, their apparel is crafted for women wherever they may be in their fitness goals. Clothings that easily transitions from work out gear to lounging gear: whether running an errand or 26.2 miles across a finish line. Styles are fabulous and not seen on everyone at the gym – hello!!! That makes me totally happy! The perfect balance of femininity and function. Seriously, who doesn’t want that?

Okay not only do they have women’s bikinis and one piece suits – check out the most adorable little girl bathing suits to match mom up to size girls 12. Seriously, the adorable factor is off the charts right here!

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— Knead to Cook

Rain. Race plans. Running & Saucony sneaker review.

March 30, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Cabot Fit Team, Fitness., Product Review., Running/Races 1 Comment

This has been our view all weekend long (not complaining because it isn’t snow) but it is that kind of weekend where you just want to curl up and read and watch good movies under a blanket. Yesterday, I had taken a rest day for my legs because I was planning on doing a race today and to go car shopping with my husband. By the evening, post church service, I checked the weather and had seen the outlook becoming more dismal. The rains/winds hadn’t let up and were slated to get worse today (as they have) so I pulled the plug on my plans to travel this morning to run outdoors and replaced that with a run at the gym. I’m also fighting a lovely cold that my husband so generously shared with me and I knew what my best option was for a quick recovery so I can continue training and not get pneumonia. I’ve run 4-5 half marathons in the rain and they aren’t fun. End. Of. Story! Sometimes logic need to win out.

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— Knead to Cook

Spring training. Allergy season. Running and snow?

March 25, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Cabot Fit Team, Fitness., My story., Running/Races 2 Comments

I admit, I’m confused. I sit here and it’s supposed to be spring… the weekend was lovely and warm and now we have a pending snow storm? Tonight! I think in all actuality it is supposed to only be a dusting or an inch but really?? The calendar claims spring and honestly the winter has just been brutal. Most of us have had enough. Well my training continues and apparently now allergies, amidst the pending snow, have started. Pollen count is nice and high and my husband, youngest and myself all feel like we’re dragging, foggy and just blah. Regardless, the training must continue despite me wanting to stay in bed at 4:30 a.m. versus getting dressed and trudging to the gym but I do. I alternate my run days with weights/cardio/abs so that was yesterday. Today meant a run. I’m rushing to get my 100 miles in for the FitFluential 100 mile challenge for March. I did do it for February and that was a shorter month so this should be easy, right? Ha. I’m now up to 85.95 miles at 11:07:30 time. If I knew I was so close to 86 I would’ve run it today but the totals come after my run was over. Two more runs this week and I’ll be there. I’m tossing around a race this weekend, just hoping my “fog” lifts and I find some good energy before I sign up.

Wearing: Mizuno Wave Rider 16, Lucy endurance capris, Garmin 620 running watch, Jawbone UP 24 band.

That’s it from here. I’m off to start working in the kitchen.

Sweat daily.

~Robin

— Knead to Cook

Irish Chocolate Mint Smoothie and Rock Climbing Adventures.

March 17, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beverages, Cabot Fit Team, Fitness., Gluten Free, Smoothies, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free, Yogurt Leave a Comment

We had such a fun Sunday… or Funday! I’ve been so anxious to tryout a local rock climbing facility with the family. Most of us are adventurous, my oldest daughter is the more sensible, cautious kid. So I figured this was a good challenge for all of us… never having done anything to these heights before. This place was amazing and we had the best time! Life does start outside your comfort zone! Once you let go of your fears, it’s amazing what you can achieve – mind over matter. Even my oldest said how much fun it was letting go of her control. I agree as I’m totally the type A personality… control is everything or so I thought.

We came home to my version of a healthy Irish (in honor of St. Patty’s Day) mint chocolate smoothie. Protein to rebuild muscles used to scale “rocks” was a good thing! Would be a fun breakfast idea on the go too!
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— Knead to Cook

Hemp Protein Green Smoothie. Running recovery.

March 11, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beverages, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness., Gluten Free, My story., Smoothies, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free 1 Comment

You know how this winter has been, right? Forever. Unending. Perpetually horrible. Well finally we have been rejoicing and enjoying a brief respite from Mother Nature’s furor and soaking up the sunshine-filled days and warmer temperatures. I don’t like running in the afternoon or evening, I like running on an empty stomach and because I eat all day long – I’m relegated to the darkness of the early morning 5am workout crew. Last night I checked my weather app and it clearly had a 5 am temp of 40 degrees. I opted to bag the gym and the treadmill, which I did over a 100 miles on last month, to finally get outside and work some hills and test my speed again. I was worried. My husband thought I was crazy but I didn’t know how my speed and cadence would be after running on the treadmill so long but I faced my fear and doing it.

I jumped out of bed, sans alarm, at 430 am. I got up and dressed. Ready for 40 degrees. I normally don’t mind running in 20-30 degrees temps but since my hand surgery and developing Raynaud’s syndrome… I cannot take the cold/pain at that temp. It’s going to be 40 – I can handle that! So I run out the door and get started. Seemed quite chilly but I kept moving. I didn’t have the right gloves on (I normally layer to keep my hands from freezing) and I had a tank on under my coat and no hat. Yep. I was freezing… I wasn’t warming up… I kept going. My plan was 10 but by 8 my fingers hurt so badly I knew I needed to be done. I wasn’t paying attention to my speed but to taking each hill and dodging black ice (snow melt/refreeze) with stride. I got home and could barely open my garage keypad with my fingers. Got in and was flabbergasted at my time! Best time ever – EVER! Two years ago I was at a 930 minute mile and 32 lbs heaver. What the world!!! Craziness! I’ll admit, I’m just elated. Who knows if I can pull that off again but I was so happy with my effort. And by the way – my husband ran separately and told me that the temp was 32. No wonder I was freezing!

So how to refuel? Well I’ve been limiting dairy over the past week or so because my stomach has been struggling with it in normal sized portions. I wanted to incorporate a protein in my smoothie because I don’t eat meat. So this is my latest and greatest creation. Perfect for vegans. One side note, while eating any iron-rich food, always pair it up with a citrus fruit to help with the absorption of the iron in your body. This helps if you suffer from anemia or are low in iron.

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— Knead to Cook

Can you #branchout ? Calling all yogis and wanna be yogis.

January 22, 2014 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Fitness. Leave a Comment

Show us your tree pose!

I’m teaming up with my friend and all around AWESOME friend, Abby from Seaweed and Sassafras, to challenge you to get your feet rooted, out stretch those arms and show us your tree pose. I’ve recently gotten out of my comfort zone and started back with yoga – in fact, my whole family is and we love it! Thanks to the awesome teachers at Evolution Power Yoga for this fun idea…

Use #branchout and tag your photo on Instagram or Twitter showing us how you get your yoga on. Be silly, be creative, grab some friends and just have fun with it! We want to see your wobbling, smiling faces. Can’t quite get the pose down yet? No prob! Stand up tall, raise your arms high and give us a grin. Take this moment to breathe deep, relax, laugh and open up to the world. Little changes can make a big difference. Join us in adding more joy to our lives.

Every Friday Abby and I will pick our favorites from Instagram and Twitter, and feature them on our blogs. So remember to use #branchout so we can find your great photos.

— Knead to Cook