My friend (I'm not sure he'd agree that we are mates) Paul Brett has teamed up with auction house Tennants (in Leyburn, Yorkshire) to exhibit part of his immense guitar collection. In the evening there was to be a charity concert to raise funds for Future Talent.
I decided that a day out was in order. Ans what a grand day out it was. The concert, featuring such guitar luminaries as Ben Smith, Gordon Giltrap, John Etheridge and Raymond Burley (and, of course, Paul Brett himself) was superb...
As was the on-site cafe where I managed to snaffle the final remaining piece of coffee cake.
Now, I ought to make it clear here (as I haven't before) that coffee cake is different to coffee and walnut cake. Both have their place. Walnuts are not a pre-requisite for a coffee cake. They're nice, certainly, and they add something to the overall experience - but they're not actually necessary (unless you're buying 'coffee and walnut cake' in which case their absence would be a reason for a mark down!)
The coffee cake at Tennants (no idea who actually made or supplied it) was just brilliant. In fact it goes to the top of my favourite 'coffee cake not made by my mum' list.
It had everything - a lovely moist sponge, plenty of filling (though a bit more would've been good) and a slightly crusty icing on the top (and plenty of it). A great way to start my afternoon and evening of guitar related fun. Indeed the only way the day could have been improved was if I'd spent the morning watching Liverpool FC beat some other team (ANY team, would do) and if Ralph Mctell had been on the bill for the concert :)
Walnut Garnish: No
Walnut in sponge: No
Sponge: 9/10
Icing: 9/10
Filling 8/10
I don't suppose Tennants can guarantee that coffee cake will be available every time... but it ought to be. Paul's exhibition is on display until June 20th when some of his instruments are due to be auctioned...
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