Travelling in Tynemouth

It's been pretty busy for travel recently, even if the travel has been limited to the UK. The start of the month was Derbyshire, last week London and this week Newcastle, Liverpool then back to base on Sunday. Busy busy busy, but enjoyable. On a free day in Newcastle we took a trip to Tynemouth to see the sea, which was pretty angry with the world, lots of tall foaming waves crashing into the beach. After nearly freezing to death in the sea winds to take some photos, we took shelter in a fish and chip shop to re-fuel. The shop was "proper old school", to quote a friend, but don't shops like that always produce the best food?

After devouring the most delicious fish and chips I've had in a long time, we wandered just around the corner to a café that couldn't have been more different from the fish and chip shop if it had tried. Brand new with a super cute interior, it looked like it had just fallen off a pinterest board. But one can't quibble when the cake is as good as the stuff they were serving.

 

Ben went for the "supreme chocolate cake" which was a dense sponge with layers of chocolate buttercream and white chocolate icing in the middle, decorated with sweets and glitter. His words - "delicious, rich and the perfect size". Recently we were at another café where the portions were overwhelming, but this place had it spot on. I was super indulgent and went for a hot chocolate and a chunk of rocky road, stuffed with marshmallows, biscuits and cherries. 

The rocky road was fantastic, one of the best I've had. It wasn't, however, something that could be eaten elegantly. I ended up with chocolate all over me!

 

I really loved this café, it was a change from places I frequent at home, but I think my figure and bank balance are pleased I won't be able to pay it regular visits! The little hearts on top of Ben's cake got me thinking about Valentines day, so look forward to some baking inspiration posts and a recipe or two. But before that, we've got more Newcastle adventures, Liverpool adventures and birthday fun! Being busy is good for blogging. What's been keeping you busy recently?