Blogs and Articles
National Baking Week 2024 (October 14th-20th) is here again, offering an opportunity to celebrate the time-honoured tradition of baking and the joy of creating delectable homemade treats. This year, why not enhance your baking journey with National Baking Week 2024, which is something we fully endorse here at Traybakes. About National Baking Week National [...]
From Tuesday 1st to Monday 7th October, it is UK National Vegetarian Week. Whether you are new to plant-based eating or already enjoy it, this annual event encourages everyone to explore vegetarian food and the positive impact it can make. Throughout the week, activities like cooking demonstrations, recipe sharing, and community meals highlight the diversity [...]
Oddfellows is celebrated throughout September in the UK. One of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK, this month celebrates reaching out and making new friends. Oddfellows is a charity over 200 years old. Its core value is one of friendship and its mission is to promote a selfless desire for the happiness [...]
Friday 13th September 2024 - Join us in celebrating International Chocolate Day. Our love for chocolate is all consuming so it is being celebrated internationally on Friday 13th September. While there are many reasons why we love chocolate the taste needs no introduction, there are also a lot of health benefits to chocolate you may [...]
Delve into the rich history of cake evolution from ancient beginnings to today's modern luxuries. Cakes, like many beloved traditions, have a fascinating history that spans millennia. What began as simple, bread-like creations has transformed over time into the indulgent treats we savour today. This article delves into the origins of cake, exploring its journey [...]
He's done it! On July 16th, 2024, Scott Morley, our own Traybakes adventurer based in Penrith, embarked on a remarkable journey. He set off from Hendaye, a town nestled on the French-Spanish border at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, with just an 11kg rucksack containing food, water, a couple of his favourite traybakes, and [...]
Overcoming challenges whilst making steady progress. Traybakes Scott Morley’s latest update he shares the challenges and triumphs he and his partner, Megan have encountered during their journey across the Pyrenean Haute Route. After reaching Gavarnie in Section Two, they began the more demanding Section Three, which stretches from Gavarnie to Salardu. This part of the [...]
Indulge in the Great British tradition of afternoon tea with a delightful selection of Traybakes cakes! Honouring a Timeless Tradition National Afternoon Tea Week pays tribute to the foresight of the Duchess of Bedford, Anna, one of Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting. In the 1840s, the upper classes typically enjoyed only two main meals a day, breakfast [...]
Taking a well-deserved break from his role at Traybakes, Scott Morley is tackling an epic 800 km (494 miles) trail. For those unfamiliar, the Pyrenean Haute Route stretches from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean. This trail is a favourite among experienced hikers, offering stunning scenery and challenging terrain. It traverses [...]
Handmade Cakes with a Modern Twist Discover the delicious world of Traybakes, where every cake and traybake treat is lovingly handmade using recipes passed down through generations. A Tradition with a Modern Twist Traybakes continues to promote the fine art of cake-making by blending the past with a modern twist in every bite. Set in [...]
