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!
Hi Karina
I have followed you and your recipes from when you started.
I love the recipes and cook them often. I did a double take when I saw your latest video. You’re looking very well and beautiful as always. Only blessings on you and your family ❣️
Daniella.
Hi Daniella, thank you so much for the lovely message. I am so happy to hear from you and I am humbled to hear you have been following me from the start. I have many new recipes coming soon please enjoy! Xx
All I can say is with your cooks and your looks your husband is a very lucky man ! Your recipes are tantalizing.
Hi Jeff, I am sure he would be if I had one! Xx
Karina, I am touched and amazed by your story. I’m a 55 year old single dad – I raised my 3 kids on my own since they were 7 and 4 years old (yes, 3 kids, 2 ages…I have twins) – and your recipes are some of the staples I’ve used over the years to give my kids delicious and nutritious home cooking. It’s part of what I’m know for as a single dad…being a good cook, but I couldn’t have done it without your recipes (and some from a couple of other trusted sites). They’re 26 and 23 now and I just want to say thank you for persisting and overcoming what you’ve dealt with in life and in turn helping me be the best dad I could be to my kids with your food.
Hi James, Wow. Your message has truly stopped me in my tracks and touched my heart. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and share this with me.
Reading that you raised three beautiful children on your own is nothing short of incredible. What an amazing father you are! As a mum myself, I know the beautiful chaos that comes with raising kids, and my heart is just so full knowing my recipes could be a small part of your journey.
To think of my recipes being staples in your home, helping you create those memories around the dinner table… honestly, that is everything. That is the entire reason I do what I do. It’s stories like yours that keep me going and inspire me every single day.
Thank you for being on this journey with me. Sending so much love to you and your kids! Xx
You are one success story. I am a home cook & baker for 53 years married to the same person. He has Parkinson’s so it’s been quite a trip. Stay well
Hi Sheila. My heart truly goes out to you both on your journey with Parkinson’s. I can only imagine what a trip it has been. Sending you and your wonderful husband an immense amount of love, strength, and a giant virtual hug from my family to yours. Xx
Dear Karina,
You are such an inspiration and example of strength, courage and determination. May God bless you abundantly. I pray your days are filled with all good things that the Lord can provide.
Thank you so much for all these delicious recipes. I can’t wait to get started on fixing many for my husband. He has Celiac, so I’ll be switching out some of the ingredients.
Hugs for the Heart,
Hi Diana, Thank you for the message, I am so blessed to have you and your husband enjoying the recipes, it really warms my heart and makes me so happy! Enjoy cooking Xx.
Hi Karina,
Wow!!! What a transformation!!!! You are incredibly inspiring and your recipes are amazing! I also purchased the book you published and loved all the insights. Keep doing what you’re doing! You are magic! It’s never too late to transform and do what you love! Hugs, Adela Pino
Thank you Adela, So great to hear from you and your wonderful message! Enjoy Xx
Wow!
Hi Karina, Just want to thank you for sharing delicious and fantastic recipes. Wow you are beautiful, may everything good and blessed continue to be with you. Hugs from the heart.
Thank you so much Brenda.
I just started getting your recipes a few weeks ago and there are a lot of them I want to try. You are an amazing women to survive your childhood and Stage 4B Hodgkins Lymphoma. I hope you continue to be healthy.
Hi Gary, thank you for your message, hope you enjoy the recipes! Xx
I have been following you since your beginning! I love all your recipes and your story. Keep on staying strong. I’m in your corner!
Hi Ceci! Thankyou so much for your loyal support for so long! Much appreciated!