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caturday september 26th 2026

26 Saturday Sep 2026

Posted by azahar in casa azahar, cats, caturday, home

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Morcilla LOVES her daily wet combing, followed by a dollop of malt paste on her paw. Many years ago now my American in Paris pal Nancy told me about wet combing and there’s been no going back. Well okay, it’s apparently not for everyone, but both Azar and Morcilla were/are huge fans. In fact if Morcilla hasn’t had her “wet combing session” by noon she gets very vocal about it. Luna, of course, hates it. But at least she loves the malt so that helps with hair balls (though not with leaving fur on every surface everywhere, like she cares).

Try it on your cat! Just get a comb, run it under the tap for 2-3 seconds, then lightly shake it out leaving small droplets between the teeth… and comb away. The moisture not only picks up a LOT more hair but it also refreshes the coat, removing any dust. I comb in the direction of the fur growth first, then backwards, then back again. This girl can’t get enough of it.

churrería manuel

25 Friday Sep 2026

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To be honest I’m not even sure if I actually like churros. They’re a bit, you know, much. But every now and then they are just the thing, usually after an early morning medical appointment. OR… when I go to Jerez. I don’t know why but I cannot go to Jerez and not stop at Manuel’s for the “minimo” and then take the paper-wrapped steaming hot churros over to Cafe Bar La Perla, where there is a long-standing agreement, and enjoy them with some coffee or fresh juice (I never have chocolate).

Located next to the central market, Churrería Manuel has been going strong for over a hundred years. And even though there is another churrería in the stand next door, the longest queue is always in front of Manuel’s. He’s only open from 8 am until noon but it’s a one-man non-stop production. And Manuel (3rd generation) is unfailingly happy and charming and chatty. It’s been my Jerez tradition for years now so I can’t stop now.

hola jerez!

24 Thursday Sep 2026

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Arriving at the beautiful Jerez train station for a quick overnighter,
but with lots going on. More later…

what a week

23 Wednesday Sep 2026

Posted by azahar in sevilla, amigos, food & drink, friends, spain

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It’s always fun when Paul comes to town and this time we had him here for ten days! Well, I didn’t see him ALL of those days, but enough times to have plenty of good meals and good times. And just like last year he was here to help celebrate my Sevilla Anniversary, which led to this surprise from chef Javi when we went to Lalola. Anyhow, that’s it until next time, which hopefully will be in a couple of months (this time it was an unprecidented 8 months between visits!).

hispalis – bitesize sevilla

22 Tuesday Sep 2026

Posted by azahar in bitesize sevilla, culture, history, sevilla, substack

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New on Bitesize Sevilla 🍊! Hispalis – a short history of Roman Sevilla. Guest post by Peter! Please have a look and if you like it you can give it a “like”. And if you really like it please consider becoming a subscriber (free or paid). Thanks!

Hispalis

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