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 [...]
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 [...]
Recent Progress Scott recently shared that he completed the first two sections of the Pyrenean Haute Route, a challenging trail stretching 800 km (494 miles) from Hendaye on the Atlantic coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean. He's currently near Gavarnie, marking the end of section two. The Journey The Pyrenean Haute Route is renowned for [...]
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 [...]
A Look at Global Shortages & Prices. In some circles, it is argued that a world without chocolate would be unthinkable. Our love for chocolate is profound in the UK, with some sources estimating that we consume almost 700,000 tonnes annually. The UK opened its first Chocolate House in London in 1657. Historically further back, [...]
