Last year I went on an amazing cycle ride through Kenya and Tanzania with Escape Adventures, a New Zealand based company. The trip was fantastic and the food was unbelievable. The muesli cake was particularly good to sustain us while we were riding, so it's great that Mandy wants to share the recipe. Here it is:
• In a large mixing bowl place the following dry ingredients (or adapt to suit what you have available): 2c sesame seeds, 1c coconut, 1c sunflower seeds, 1c sultanas, 1c chopped dried fruit, 1c nuts, 1c pumpkin kernels, 3c cornflakes, 1½c rolled oats.
• In a saucepan melt 250g butter, 1½ c honey, and 1½ c tahini (in Africa I use peanut butter). Simmer stirring often until golden brown (for about 10 minutes).
• Pour contents into dry ingredients, mix well and then press into a greased tray. (On the road - I was using the tupperware containers which worked fine). Chill in the fridge and cut when set.
• Keep in the fridge - but take with you on your favourite rides to help you up those hills!
By the way this year's trips have had to be adapted because of the unsettled political situation in Kenya, but I'm sure the trip will still be great, as I know how much thought and care Mandy and John give to planning everything.
They also do other cycle trips in New Zealand and elsewhere, so do check out their cycling holidays web site.
