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    The iamsterdam City Card: Is It Worth It?

    Hours March 23, 2019September 21, 2023

    If you’ve been keeping up with my socials, you’ll know that I’ve just come back from a trip to Amsterdam – one of my favourite…

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    Am I Too Ambitious?

    Hours March 10, 2019August 21, 2021
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    Ambitious. I like to think that’s a word that means different things to different people. It can mean that you’re super strong-willed and determined in…

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    February 2019 Gratitude List – Appreciation and Opportunities

    Hours March 1, 2019August 25, 2021
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    The gratitude lists are still going strong! I will admit though, finding time to sit and blog has been difficult, so I’m a bit surprised…

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    A Twisted Valentine’s Day with Scream Factory*

    Hours February 22, 2019August 25, 2021

    Source: Scream Factory Valentine’s Day – probably the number one day of the year that divides the nation. On one side, we’ve got the people…

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    What It’s Like To Be In An Age Gap Relationship In Your Twenties

    Hours February 14, 2019August 25, 2021
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    Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve talked a little bit about mine and Alex’s relationship on my blog – in fact, I’m pretty sure he gets a…

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    How I Bagged My New Digital Content Job + Advice

    Hours February 7, 2019August 21, 2021
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    If you’ve been reading my blog or following me on socials for at least a few months, you’ll know that I was unemployed and pretty…

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I'm Olivia and this is The Northernist! On this blog, you'll find lots of Teesside inspo, from places to eat to amazing events. We've got a lot going on in our little corner of the North East and I'm here to celebrate it, loudly and proudly!

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Want my recommendations? Here’s 10 more of my top Want my recommendations? Here’s 10 more of my top places to eat in Teesside and the Tees Valley! (part 2) - @greedytedsguisborough - @thecopperkettle_hartlepool - @cafelilli20 - @stable_hearth_pizzeria - @museyarm - @umimiddlesbrough - @basepizzeriamarske - @mjs.cake.cafe - @thewaitingroom - @thesittingroom_saltburn #teesside #teessidefoodie #northeastfood #nefood #nebloggers
Pancake brunch this weekend? Look no further than Pancake brunch this weekend? Look no further than @thetuliplounge 🥞 This is one of our fave local spots for brunch and lunch, thanks to their huge menu of varied options, cool interiors and fantastic food! For me, it’s always the pancakes because they’re gorgeously thick and chunky, and there’s lots of topping options to pick from. My usual choice is the banoffee, but I broadened my horizons on this visit with the Eton Mess. I’m talking strawberries, blueberries, crumbled meringue and lashings of strawberry coulis. It was stunning! 🍓 M went for the Turkish breakfast wrap - sucuk sausage, scrambled eggs, hash brown, sun dried tomato and cheese (and he added a side of hash browns too). This made for a lush breakfast alternative and the sucuk was a great addition. This place is popular for a reason, so if you haven’t been, take this as your sign! 📍 12 Harland Place, Norton, TS20 1AL #pancakelover #pancakebreakfast #teesside #teessidefoodie #nebloggers
Dreamy pizza and small plates at @basepizzeriamars Dreamy pizza and small plates at @basepizzeriamarske 🍕 [ad - previously gifted] Base is an absolute gem of a spot in Marske, serving up thick crust, thin base pizzas in a gorgeously contemporary restaurant. Think laidback vibes and a fun edge with the fantastic cocktail menu! Their menu is absolutely HUGE with all kinds of pizzas to choose from, like the classic margherita to our choice, the hot honey brisket - braised beef brisket, hot honey glaze and red onion. It was every bit as delicious as it sounds 😍 This is one of their most popular things on the menu and it’s clear to see why! And not only do they do pizza, but there’s also an amazing selection of small plates. You could either have these as sides or as the whole meal if you fancied! This is a must visit spot for pizza lovers, so get it on your lists! 📍 125 High Street, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 6JX #pizzaislife #pizzagram #teessidefoodie #northeastfood #nebloggers
Well, @fugly_bakes_ are anything BUT fugly 😍 [ad - Well, @fugly_bakes_ are anything BUT fugly 😍 [ad - gifted] This baker is creating a storm in the kitchen with fantastically delicious tray bakes with boxes to order and a cake shed on the way (Yarm’s first!). I can’t recommend you check her out enough!! We snagged a mystery box and I can tell you that everything was SENSATIONAL. We had: - Triple chocolate brownie - Funfetti blondie - Lemon drizzle cake - Biscoff blondie - Salted caramel brownie These were amazing treats for me and M to share and celebrate the newborn bubble a little (although they were almost too good to share!). My top favourite was the funfetti blondie - think super squidgy and fudgy, but more than able to hold its shape. It was so cute with all the colourful sprinkles and the flavour was sweet and moreish. I loved it! The triple choc brownie was a verrrry close second, thanks to its rich fudginess 😍 If you haven’t followed @fugly_bakes_, then get on it! You can follow all of the cake shed updates and keep an eye out for box drops like this one. #cakeshed #cakesofinsta #teessidefoodie #northeastfood #nebloggers
The people are what make the Tees Valley 💛 We’re The people are what make the Tees Valley 💛 We’re often the first people to rag on ourselves, thanks to countless years of stereotyping and bad press, but we’re actually pretty sound. We’re a people forged in fire, steel and steam, and it shows in our resilience. We’re a bunch where someone always knows someone who knows someone - “oh yeah, our Gemma? She went to school with him.” We’re a mish mash of cultures and diversity, and we make the best of what we’ve got, with the knowledge that there’s even better things on the horizon. We’ll chat to pretty much anyone and we absolutely WILL use local slang - “yerjokinarnya?!” Tees Valley folks, you’re the salt of the Earth 💛 #visitteesvalley #teesside #nebloggers
If you’re a fan of a garden centre and nursery, yo If you’re a fan of a garden centre and nursery, you’ll love @larchcottage 🌼 This spot is out in Melkinthorpe, Penrith, so it’s around an hour and a half away from Middlesbrough, but it’s the most gorgeous garden shop I’ve ever been to! This place is sprawling and when you think you’ve seen one section, you turn a corner and there’s a whole other area of plants and ornaments to see. With Romanesque walls, a pond and so much colour, it’s just absolutely breathtaking! And that’s not all! There’s also the La Casa Verde restaurant that gives amazing views over the gardens and offers a vegetarian and pescatarian menu. The pizzas are outstanding 👌🏻 There’s also a shop that sells homewares and gifts, and a gallery with exhibitions that rotate every 2 months, so it’s very easy to spend a whole afternoon here. This is a perfect place to visit over the summer, so get it on your lists! 📍 Melkinthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2DR #gardencentre #gardencentreuk #larchcottage #nebloggers
Get a slice of @saddleupndough 🍕 [ad - gifted] Pi Get a slice of @saddleupndough 🍕 [ad - gifted] Pizza is the thing that I could probs eat for the rest of my life and never be bored, and I recently got told I have a pizza bias in my content… so sue me 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s my fave thing, but especially when it’s done right, and one place that’s doing it right is Saddle Up ‘n’ Dough. They opened their new little hatch at @padelupteesside last month and it’s a total must! You can either grab your order to go or sit in and enjoy a bit of people watching. OR book a game of padel, then enjoy a pizza afterwards! I picked a classic pepperoni, which was absolutely everything a classic needed to be. It had a thick, chewy crust, gooey cheese and a floppy base, making it foldable (the only way to eat a slice of pizza!). With the garlic dip, it was perfect! Matthew chose the Saddle Up - garlic sausage, chorizo and red onion with a spiral of Saddle Up sauce (a secret family recipe!). It was a gorgeous balance of flavour with not too much meat, but still enough that everything had its chance to shine, and the sauce just tied everything together perfectly! And of course, the crusts were ideal for dipping the in the chilli jam garlic mayo 😍 This new hatch is open from Thurs-Sun from 5:30-8:30pm. You can message ahead to preorder or just walk in (but I recommend preordering). It’s defo one to get on your list! 📍 Opus Park, Lockheed Close, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3BP #pizzaislove #pizzagram #teesside #teessidefoodie #nebloggers
A walk at @rspb_saltholme is always a good idea, b A walk at @rspb_saltholme is always a good idea, but especially in summer if you want to see beautiful flowers and lots of insects 🌼 This is one of our favourite spots to visit - so much so that we became @rspb members and can Pop along as many times as we like (while also helping the birds, of course). Stick around to the end of the video to see a clip of a dragonfly that I was SO chuffed with 😍 📍 Seaton Carew Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, TS2 1TU #rspbsaltholme #rspbengland #teesside #naturelover #nebloggers
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