Classic Victoria Sponge Cake

Hi!

You just can not beat a classic and this one is a particular family favourite of ours is a classic Victoria sponge cake, I often like to give these as little treats to my family and friends. I have always used the recipe from the Be-Ro Book,  its simple and easy to follow.

Recipe:
8oz Margarine
8oz Caster sugar
8oz Self raising flour
4 Medium eggs

Method:
Pre heat oven to 180 degrees and line/grease cake tins 
Cream margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy, mix eggs and flours in gradually until all is combined. Place mixture into pre greased tins and bake for 20-30 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Filling:
Classic butter icing- 4oz icing sugar and 2oz margarine, creamed together
Strawberry jam

Topping:
Icing sugar

Thanks for reading, see you soon

Kerry xo

Chilled Sunday in town

Hi!

So I spent a few hours in town with my mam enjoying the nice weather recently and as it was Sunday we decided to have a walk down to the Quayside market (which is on every Sunday unless the weather is really bad). The market is quite a traditional part of Newcastle and is made up of quite quirky stalls. 

The stalls vary from food to photography and home-made goods

(photography stall ran by SteveArt Gallery)

(I purchased these coasters, I love the quotes)

The quayside and town is lovely in the sunshine and so picturesque

Thanks for reading, see you soon

Kerry xo

  

Chocolate Heaven

Hi!

As you are aware I like to lead a healthy lifestyle but I think its important to remember not to restrict yourself, I like to live by everything in moderation!! That being said I recently made a calorific dessert, it really was a chocolate heaven and delicious as a treat.

I was inspired to make this after watching CupcakeJemma on YouTube and her video Easter Egg Chocolate Fridge Cake. Obviously its not Easter so I altered the recipe slightly. 



The Base=
60g unsalted butter
140g marshmallows
a pinch of salt
115g coco pops

Melt the butter in a pan, add marshmallows and a pinch of salt, when combined together add in the coco pops. Place base in a baking tray/tin, push down and spread evenly.

The Filthy bit (Topping)=
170g unsalted butter
335g Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
45g golden syrup

Melt together in a bowl over boiling water, once combined together take off heat and leave to cool for approximately 10 minutes. Mix in a chocolate goodies- I added 160g digestive biscuits (broken into pieces), a twix, a boost, a crunchie, a double decker, smarties, dairy milk, a twirl and then added smarties, malteasers and milky bar chocolate (melted) on the top.

If you decided to make this or something similar I hope you enjoy it. 

Thanks for reading, see you soon

Kerry xo

Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

Hi!

A little while ago I posted about my fitness routine and what exercise I had started to engage in. As that was in February I thought I would do a little update as I've made a few lifestyle changes since then. I am still doing a spinning class a week, I'm running and swimming along with a regular gym session too. Its important to remember that your body becomes stronger as you workout so you need to alter your routine as appropriate to your needs and goals. I think its also important to ensure that you are eating the correct foods to enable your body to recover and grow, that being said.......

I am still really enjoying exercising and I am feeling so much happier within myself, fitter and healthier. I have also started to eat better and trying new things which I'm happy about. I have increased my fruit and vegetable intake massively and I'm noticing the difference this is making. Below are some of the things I've eaten in the last week (Hummus with vegetables, mixed salad, stir fry and fajitas). 

It is important to remember not to restrict yourself as this often leads to binging on things and people then often feel guilty about this. Remember a leading a healthy lifestyle means everything in moderation (we all know I love cakes and chocolate!)

I think the key to enjoying exercise is to do something you like and a buddy always helps as you can motivate and encourage each other. I think nice training clothes are good as you will want to wear it, hopefully to exercise in. As well as making sure you have the right tools, as I recently started running I recently purchased these New Balance trainers. I was analysed running on a treadmill to ensure that my purchase would provide the correct support. I can already tell the difference in these new trainers compared to the ones I had been using. My feet have so much more support, they are light and have a foam sole.

A little tip, if you're lacking motivation put your gym stuff on and then decide whether you're going to do it or not!!

Thanks for reading, see you soon

Kerry xo