It's coming up to the time of year when our household is heaving with chocolate, in an attempt to create something different for my 'Friday Treat' this week, I ... Read More...
“I had eggs for breakfast”
“Oooooh, what kind?”
“Custom eggs with smarties and marshmallows, I have no regrets”
I love chocolate; you can eat it at any time, fr... Read More...
As some of you may know, I'm currently training for the '3 Peaks Challenge' and I've been looking for new, tasty recipes for food I can enjoy on the go. I'm min... Read More...
Hi Friends,
Please forgive me, for I have failed miserably with my latest pancake recipe. In my mind I was going to produce a post bursting with the recipe for... Read More...
Gone are the days where it’s chic to show yet another overpriced, overhyped meal with ingredients sourced from the magical wonderland of Narnia.
My aim with th... Read More...
I like having waffles for breakfast because they look like hashtags, plus they taste so good!
Some people dream of being able to drive and then heading to the l... Read More...
If you asked me what the buzz word of January 2017 was I’d most certainly say ‘Veganary’ and whilst I’m not a vegan, I do enjoy a good vegan meal and a challeng... Read More...
Yesterday, I found myself craving cake, but after a little reflection about the fact I'd enjoyed a 3-week diet of chocolate and cheese, it was time for me to fi... Read More...
When I was younger, I hated mince pies, I couldn't understand the attraction and always swayed toward the tub of Quality Street. Afterall, chocolate was my reli... Read More...
One thing I hate about this time of year is the pressure to resist eating all the tasty seasonal food. I feel that all these infographics are lending themselves... Read More...
When I think of simple, tasty and comforting winter food, soup is right at the top of my list, it's healthy, easy to make and a great way to use leftovers.
Yes... Read More...
I don’t think I’ll ever tire of testing out new brownie recipes.
My aim with these tasty treats was to recreate those tasty little brownie squares that y... Read More...
Last week we went away for a few days and I was so thankful for a change of scenery and a chance to indulge and eat out every day. I don't know about you but ... Read More...
If I'm presented with a Dessert Menu, it's likely I'll scan for the richest, most decadently chocolatey pudding I can find and order that. The relationship betw... Read More...
Breakfast is without a doubt my favorite meal of the day, basically, I love to sleep as it's a time machine to breakfast. Also, after a few days of sleeping... Read More...
This is a public shout out to my fellow runners who love snacking and think about food all day long. You're not alone, snacks are brilliant, who wouldn't want l... Read More...
When it comes to food, I’m very much an advocate of two things:
1) Eating wholesome food that I really enjoy
2) Eating enough food, I don’t care... Read More...
Let's say we go out for dinner together...
You know, a nice catch-up? We settle down and chat whilst looking at the menu, which naturally I've already persuade... Read More...
I was recently contacted by Worktop Express to take part in an Ebook for recipes you can create whilst using produce you've grown yourself at home.
From th... Read More...
So here’s the thing, I love chicken but it can be a little dry and sometimes a touch boring…
When I think about it, I can’t think of a logical reason why... Read More...
There is no such thing as too much cake my friends…
This was my choice of cake on my 32nd Birthday a few weeks back, a slightly different choice for me as I’m ... Read More...
I realise it’s been a while since I’ve shared a recipe for cake, whilst cake is still very much a huge part of my happy balance, this had to change.
I re... Read More...
Meal prep has for a long time been considered something exclusively for those enamoured with fitness/weight, showcasing Tupperware containing only chicken, rice... Read More...
When I post this on Instagram so many of you ask for the recipe, I can only apologise that it's taken me such a long time to write this up, but we are here ... Read More...
Chocolate and nut butter, a simple match made in foodie heaven.
What about switching everything up a little? Blending the two to make your own custom cho... Read More...
I love salad.
No, really. I do.
But, when I say salad, I don't mean a few scraps of sad looking lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. I'm thinking more along long... Read More...
I spend a lot of time thinking about and making breakfast, mainly because I workout first thing and it's my 'refuel' if you wish and secondly I LOVE breakfa... Read More...
After nearly two years of waiting, the time had come for us to renovate our kitchen. Without a single moment of sadness, I was ready to tear off the multi-c... Read More...
I'm passionate about chocolate, I make no secret that it's part of my everyday diet..
Now, I have called these tasty creations truffles, but really the true ... Read More...
Here at Cake Vs Scales, I love nothing more than a piece of cake and a chat, but everything has to balance out. But what if too much cake is tipping my balance... Read More...
If I could eat one type of food all day long, it would be breakfast food, I suppose you could say I'm a breakfast addict.
I treat sleep like a time machi... Read More...
It's official, the clocks have changed and I'm now diving head first into embracing all things Autumn. I love this time of year, I'm all about thick tights an... Read More...
A good friend of mine is a complete ‘Trek bar‘ addict, particularly the chocolate coconut variety as these suit her gluten/nut free requirements perfectly. Afte... Read More...
A few weeks ago 'The Great British Bake Off' graced our screens with 'Biscuit Week' and I've had a craving for shortbread since. Which is strange really becau... Read More...
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know I'm a seriously big fan of portable food. I'm known amongst my friends as the person who'll almos... Read More...
I have no time for diet brownies or brownies from a packet.
What's the point? There's nothing like a good brownie, just the right about of 'gooey' with plenty ... Read More...
Calling all chocoholics…
I’ve found a new way for you to get your fix…
The problem with most chocolate bars is that the satisfaction is short lived, a littl... Read More...
I was recently contacted by Dr Zak's to try their new range of protein nut butters, protein pasta and bagels. As someone who is completely addicted to peanut bu... Read More...
We need to talk.
I’ve not shared a recipe in too long and this is simply not acceptable. Why? Because it gives the impression I’ve not been stuffing my f... Read More...
Hello Folks,
Tell me, how is settling back to work after a 4 day weekend going for you? With an extra two day's off and the clocks changing I'm completely out ... Read More...
I could really get into the whole brunch concept, I'm a huge breakfast fan, so the idea of mixing it up with lunch really works for me. One thing I will say is ... Read More...
I’m one of those people who can go for weeks without bread.
Then, I’m walking through the supermarket, picking up lots of items I had no intention to buy a... Read More...
“There is hardship in everything, apart from eating pancakes”
My dear friends, I'm happy to remind you that we are heading towards that wonderful time of the ye... Read More...
I’m well aware that many people are of the opinion we eat with our eyes. I understand, for I am guilty of scrolling through Instragram hashtags to satisfy my ... Read More...
Sometimes I spend ages thinking about what to bake, looking at recipes for inspiration and searching our kitchen cupboards. Other times I come home; throw a who... Read More...
There are days when I really crave something warm and comforting, mainly on my high carb day’s when I need to refuel but in the most healthy and... Read More...
I like love chocolate and I've been feeling under the weather this week so, I was seeking a chocolate covered energy boost..
Oh, who am I kidding? I have chocol... Read More...
Most mornings I sneak on to Instagram and find myself admiring yet another beautiful smoothie bowl…
But I rarely make these myself, why? You may wonder…
I’m g... Read More...
I feel like this granola was a good idea.
Climbing after I’d had my nails manicured was not a good idea, thinking about calling this ‘everything but the kitche... Read More...
