You've asked for it, so here it is!
It appears that many of you (like me!) are always on the look out for a good soup recipe. After mentioning this one in my bio, many folks have contacted me asking for it, so here it is, available to all. Enjoy!
Leek and Potato Soup (Vegan)
(Wherever possible, use organic ingredients. You can also serve this chilled in the summer. Serves 6.)
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 Leeks, white and pale green parts sliced in rings (about
2 cups)
2 Medium onions*
1 Carrot
4 Garlic cloves
7 Cups vegetable broth
1.5 lb russet potatoes, leave the peels on, and cut into 1/2-inch
pieces (about 3 cups)
- Trim Leeks by removing the bottom quarter inch, and the higher leaves after the "trunk" splits.
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, leeks, onions, and carrot, and cook 7-10 minutes, or until softened. Keep them moving!
- Once softened, throw in some italian seasonig mix, about a level teaspoon, and stir in. Cook another two minutes while stirring.
- Add broth and potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low.
- (Secret ingredients for those who read this far!) Throw in a dash of balsamic vinegar, half a teaspoon of marmite, and a bay leaf.
- Simmer 25 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
- Puree soup in batches in food processor. Return to pot. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fennel fronds if you wish, and serve with warm crusty bread.
*If you want to give this a slight aniseed flavoring for a change, you can substitute 2 medium fennel bulbs, sliced—and use the fronds for garnish.
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Here's my picks from my favorite runs at three different distances: Marathon, 50k and 100k. These are three for your bucket list. Send me yours!
San Francisco Marathon
My favorite of the big city marathons in California. Running over the Golden Gate bridge is a gorgeous experience, and the rest of the route is varied, with a couple of testing hills and some animal surprises!
Bulldog 50k
One of the toughest 50ks out there, run in the hills and canyons above the Malibu coast, this event starts with a deceptively cool, misty dawn start, only to evolve into a testing, hot, 90+ degree trail run with 8,000 feet of elevation change over the two-loop course. Gorgeous views of the California coast and surrounding villages nestled in the mountains.
Miwok 100k
You'll need to get into the lottery in December to have a shot at a place in this most popular event. The course is famous for being runable it's entire length (for some at least!). You'll get to run with some of ultra running's biggest names along some wonderfully deserted trails along the central california coast in the Marin Headlands. This is a great event for those considering a first 100k - the aid stations and event support are unpralelled and the goody bag is something Santa would be proud to give you. Still give it the respect it deserves, with approxiamtely 10,000ft of elevation change over the 62+ miles.
“Toby Estler’s revealing and engaging personal stories illustrate that the outer journey of life is a mirror reflection of the even greater, inner journey of the Soul. A captivating read, this book will inspire you to greater physical fitness and deeper spiritual growth.”
Iyanla Vanzant, AuthorOne Day My Soul Just Opened Up.
And yes . . . that is me on the cover! Since publication, I have dropped 25 pounds, started running ultras, shaved the beard, and grown a head of hair! That’s one powerful book!