Walking and Rhubarb Oat Bars.

Saturday 1 June 2013


























I can’t remember how old I was when I started to become obsessed with going for walks but I know I’ve been a fan for some twenty years now.  As a teenager growing up on a beautiful Island with miles of coastal walks, downs and open countryside I didn’t always appreciate my families insistence upon going for walks.  As I am many years younger than my siblings I would end up walking at the back of the family group, grumpily making slow progress, not opening my eyes to the beauty around me, focusing purely on my physical discomfort, the effort involved in traipsing up hills, trailing behind the adult conversations ahead.  At some point all this changed and I began to genuinely appreciate a good walk, the fresh air, the beautiful surroundings, the pleasure gained from physical exercise. 






















Luckily for me my husband shares my appreciation of a good walk.  (He didn’t really have a choice).  It’s a good way to clear your head, talk things out, work hassles, life hassles, hopes and dreams.  Walking helps me gain perspective.  This week we have been on some amazing walks.  I thought I’d share a few pictures and promote the benefits of walking a little more...






















Walking lets you wear thick socks over your jeans and get them covered in mud.  This is a good thing.





















Walking enables you to see shadows moving across a valley. (Devil’s Dyke)






















Walking allows you to look about and appreciate amazing cloud formations.  (Newlands Corner)





























Walking means sometimes taking a picnic and eating your sandwiches with a view.  (Box Hill)






















And finally, while walking, you might want to take a long one of these rhubarb oat bars to keep your energy up.  See how I did that oh so subtle link...You can find the recipe here at What's Cooking Good Looking via the Vanilla Bean Blog.  I subbed the blueberries and pomegranates for finely diced rhubarb.  The effect isn’t so pretty but they tasted very good.  Rhubarb isn't in season for long in the UK so grab it while you can!


11 comments:

  1. Walking is really one of those simple pleasures in life. It does wonders to lift my mood in any situation! Those rhubarb oat bars look amazing... I'm a sucker for any oat-involved recipe, and you're right about the rhubarb—it isn't here long so I best make this soon ;)

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    1. Thanks Irina, you are right, walking is such a simple pleasure. Oats are definitely one of my favourite grains. So healthy too.

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  2. I wish I walked more. Well I do but I don't get to walk in scenic areas and see green hills and blue skies and breathe fresh air. I walk along the dirty streets of London... Just looking at the photo of the hill makes me feel happy already :) You must have gone on a good day though, the past week has been prettyyyy shit, save for the last couple of days! Sandwiches with a view sounds so dreamy..Oh and the bars look delicious, my only problem with making bars like this is I can't ration.

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    1. We lucked out with the weather on the days we went out. I love picnics, any excuse to eat food in the sunshine. :) I used to walk those dirty streets of London too. I guess it's great to look up and see the buildings. A different kind of view but still a great one.

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    2. Well, sort of I guess, but i's a bit weird walking ard and breathing in air that's.. not very fresh haha. Oh well, still love it. Made a variation of these bars over the week but didn't grab a photo. Was yummy.

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  3. beautiful photos caz and i'm a huge fan of walking myself!

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    1. Thanks Ariyele, glad you love a good walk too. :)

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  4. my husband and I both work from home, so I find taking a break in the late afternoon and just going for a walk together helps us connect each day and actually talk to each other without distractions. I only wish the backdrop was as gorgeous as it is for your walks!

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    1. Thanks, we are really lucky to live fairly close to some lovely countryside! Sadly my day job takes me away from it though, otherwise I'd be out there all the time. :)

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  5. These views look almost as good as your rhubarb oat bars look!

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