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garam masala vs central heating

12 Saturday Jan 2019

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Coldest day of the 2018-2019 winter so far – overnight temps 2º, daytime high of just 14º. Brrrrrrrrr…. and so while I do have the luxury of functioning central heating here at Casa Azahar, it’s also nice to feel warmed up from the inside. Hence this spicy chicken garam masala, chock full of veg (red & green peppers, onions, garlic, spinach, courgette, parsley, cilantro) which is making the house smell amazing. Will add yoghurt when it’s served. Only problemita is that I’ve made enough for at least 8 people.  Who’s coming over?  😉

winter at casa azahar

11 Friday Jan 2019

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Winter at Casa Azahar mosty means a lot of cats on laps, and under the duvet, and my fabulous central heating that actually works. Loki takes total advantage of this while netflixing, snuggle bunny that he is. Melts my heart every time…

birthday 2019

07 Monday Jan 2019

Posted by azahar in birthdays, casa azahar, food & drink, friends, gastronomy, hope, sevilla, sherry, spam, tapas, tapas bars

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So yikes! I am 62 years old today. Like, how’d that happen?  😉  It’s a total cliché and absolute truth about time flying. And especially with all the cancer stuff, ten years ago now and hopefully completely in the past, it’s amazing I’ve made it this far. Unlike a lot of people, I’ve always loved my birthday, even though the getting older thing comes with some drawbacks (KNEES for example) it certainly beats not getting older! So I do like to do something special to celebrate still being here.

Today I met my friend (and colleague) Cinta @cintaromero75 for a fabulous seafood lunch at Cañabota. Great food and wine, and even better company. It was great catching up.

By chance Charlie & Sam, co-owners of @vinoveroleigh were arriving in Sevilla this afternoon, though too late to join us for lunch, so I met up with them afterwards for a penúltima.

I first met C & S in 2016, when mutual friends Phoebe and Ollie invited me to a rooftop dinner at their place in London. They came to Sevilla a few months later that same year, and are back for a quick getaway. After our cava I headed home, delighted to see the Christmas lights were still on! An excellent birthday.

happy new year 2019!

01 Tuesday Jan 2019

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happy new year 2019

happy new year 2019

azahar all year long!

29 Saturday Dec 2018

Posted by azahar in casa azahar, christmas, friends, getaways

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During the last Jerez Getaway I was surprised by this lovely gift. My friend Anne said when she saw this she thought of me and how I had to have it. And now Casa Azahar smells like springtime in Sevilla. What a perfect gift. Thanks again Anne! xx

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