Welcome!
My passion for food is enriched in both the kitchen and life. Enjoying food is all about finding the right balance and falling in love with it all over again! As you skim through my recipes you’ll find plenty of decadent and easy-to-make recipes using simple ingredients you may find in your kitchen.
I provide some low-fat, low-carb recipes as well as some cheat foods – because I’m a big believer in indulgence without regret.
My relationship with food
After years of feeling lost in the crazy world of crash diets, I’ve finally found myself in a healthy relationship with food. This means eating without any resentment or deprivation.
If you’re looking to work on your relationship with food, you’re in the right place! From a fresh Grilled Chicken Cobb Caesar Salad one day, to a Nutella Stuffed Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie the next, we are all about finding balance in your diet.
Updating my recipes regularly, here you will find endless inspiration for weekly meals, dinner party dishes, and breakfasts including our world-famous Best Fluffy Pancakes and of course, delectable desserts like our Brownies.
Where did it all begin?
What started as a food diary on the Cafe Delites Instagram in 2014, quickly developed into a full-blown love affair both in the kitchen and behind the lens. Fast forward two years and Cafe Delites has become a foodie favourite across the globe.
Check out some of my published recipes that have been featured by other publications from around the world, on my media page.
This is my new path. After surviving cancer (Stage 4B Hodgkins Lymphoma) and a lot of life’s other great difficulties including childhood molestation and abuse; I am here, I am alive and although my life is far from perfect, I am eternally grateful to have been given a ‘second chance.’ Read more about my cancer journey (yes, I wrote a book too!).
Welcome to my blog!
I’ve always enjoyed preparing food but really began to explore the kitchen eight years ago. I still remain hesitant to refer to myself as cook but I continue to learn by watching cooking shows and seeking out new recipes. I don’t remember when I found you but I am very glad I did! Thank you for sharing so many delicious ideas! Peace …
Hi Tim, Thank you so much for your incredibly sweet message! It makes me so happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipes. If you love preparing food, you are absolutely a cook! I’m so glad you found me! Hope you continue to enjoy cooking! Xx
Hi Karina.
I purchased some fresh figs and wanted to do something with them other than eat them as is. I plugged in oatmeal and figs and your site popped up. There were others but yours intrigued me. I made the oatmeal with figs and chose not to use honey but a sugar substitute and some cinnamon. The oats with figs is absolutely divine. This is a keeper! There is no guilt with eating healthy, flavorful, and good. I’ll try some of your other recipes and let you know how they turn out. You already have some of my favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Chicken Cacciatore.
Amazing to hear Thelma, so happy you enjoyed the fresh fig oatmeal! Thank you for your feedback! Xx
Thank you for all of your recipes. Your site is one of my favorites. I mostly love the fact that you don’t waste time talking about your kitchen and asking us to listen to your first time making the dish. You show the dish being prepared with the understanding that we know what you are doing without unnecessary commentary. If you could make some suggestions for side dishes. Thank you very much.
Hi Thomas! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. I am thrilled to hear this news! Thank you for the excellent suggestions about the side dishes, watch out for my next video with some suggestions. Enjoy Cooking! Xx
My first commeny here,
I saw your beautiful website and I am intrested.
Hi Jackie, glad to hear it! I have spent a long time updating the site! Enjoy cooking! Xx
Your Uruguayan chimichurri recipe is the best I’ve had, the only one I use. No cilantro, no lime juice, no processor! And I liked the story about your papa growing up in Uruguay grilling churrasco with chimichurri! Generally recipe’s for me are suggestions, modifiable based on what you have and like or don’t like, this one I follow precisely! Thank you!
I have made your fluffy pancakes for a few years now for my boys. My youngest is turning 10 tomorrow and asked for “Daddy’s pancakes” for his special day breakfast. These are so delicious there are never any left over.
Hi Chris, Oh, that just melts my heart! Happy 10th birthday to your son! I absolutely love that they are “Daddy’s pancakes” now. That’s the best compliment ever. Xx
I love all your recipes, especially the creamy garlic butter tuscan shrimp.
Thank you Michelle! I am so happy to be sharing them with you! Xx
I admire your encouragement. After all you have been through, your heart wants to share. Your recipes are amazing. Pancakes! Your story is still being written. You’re beauty is deceiving of your past.
tried a lot of your recipes, all got rave reviews
Thanks
Karen (Canada)
Thank you so much Karen! All your comments have made my day! Enjoy cooking! Xx
What a wonderfully skilled cook you are.Your recipes fill my kitchen with aromas of LOVE. Always keep in mind food is love and joy.YOU have enriched and touched many people with your recipes.Thank You..Bon Appetit!!
Hi Bradley! Thank you so much for your comment! It brings me so much joy to be hearing your kind words as that is what cooking and food preparation is all about. Love and joy! Happy cooking Xx
I am always waiting for your recipes and I make lots of them. I am glad you beat cancer, you are brave wonderful lady. Thank you for sharing your recipes and your journey. Keep strong, happy and healthy.
Rudy
Hi Rudy, Thank you very much for the message! Xx