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Well look at these sexy fuckers. Can I tell you? I’ve been looking for a compression knee sleeve since last year when my left knee gave out on me big time in May 2023 (now both knees are fucked). Could I find one? Well obviously no I couldn’t (or I wouldn’t be posting this now). All the ones I tried out cut off all circulation in a matter of seconds and then proceeded to just roll down my leg when I tried to walk.

Why? Because… legs too fat! Or so I was told. I didn’t fit into the acceptable size range, even the biggest XXX ones. And, while I acknowledge being fat I also know there are way fatter people out there. I mean, what do they do? Considering that many people with knee problems probably also have weight issues… wouldn’t there be a market for this?

It’s all been terribly discouraging because everyone tells me how wearing the sleeve makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in pain relief. And since I have been denied any useful help from the various doctors I’ve seen lately  I’m kind of on my own. Been using an anti-inflammatory cream, been doing my chair yoga/pilates, and I keep on walking. But dammit it hurts.

And then these ones suddenly popped up on my Amazon page (while I was actually shopping for something else) and I thought… wait a minute, those look like they might actually work. The measurements were in keeping with mine, so I decided to give it a go. And so far… I can actually get it on. Will let you know how it goes.

fundación cruzcampo

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fundacion cruzcampo

Today the Gastro Guías executive committee (don’t we sound posh!) met with Paco Ybarra and Claudia Guardiola from the Cruzcampo Foundation to to talk about possible workshops or courses that might be possible for our guides. Paco is the head chef of the foundation’s cooking school and Claudia is the foundation manager. It was a great meeting and we came away with so many ideas and, more importantly, we made another great contact that is keen on helping our association.

I mean, I already know Paco because he is also with the Academia Sevillana de Gastronomía y Turismo (we were both accepted as members at the same time last year) but I was surprised to discover Claudia is the sister of Jaime and Eduardo, both of whom I’ve known for ages. Really love the connections.

Step by step. I know we are going somewhere with this. I also know it’s been a steep learning curve for all four of us founding members and that in spite of some ups and downs we work very well together. Really proud to be a part of this whole adventure.

ronqueo 2024

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A ronqueo is the traditional butchering of a tuna, the name being a reference to the sound the knife makes as it scrapes along the spine (roncar = snore). I was invited to a special ronqueo this week to announce the beginning of Almadraba Tuna & Peruvian Flavours week, organised by my friend Eva @Flamencakitchen with La Pandilla de Perú (the Peru Gang! four restaurants run by Peruvian friends here).

The ronqueo started off with the fellow from Barbate hauling a 160 kilo tuna out of a van and commencing to hack it to bits. With extreme precision. Omg I was wincing in sympathy for his lower back but in less than half an hour he had this beautiful beast perfectly cut into the various parts and pieces with no waste whatsoever. Then it was time to eat.

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The four chefs from Lima Street Food, Chicha Cocina Peruana, El Abrazsador and  La Salá got to work preparing the special tapas each of them were going to offer during the week while we drank pisco sours and cold beer enjoying the show. And then we got to taste the show! Seriously every tapa was fabulous. This was a brilliant concept and a great way to showcase both the annual almadraba tuna catch and the talents of these amazing Peruvian chefs. Thanks Eva!

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caturday may 18th 2024

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caturday may 18 2024

Say hello to Krispy Kat. The other day my friend Sharon stopped by because she is going to be stopping in to see the girls while I am away in Jerez next week. And she brought a gift! Krispy Kat makes an enticing crispy crinkly sound when you squeeze it (or bite it) and, as you can see, Luna loves it. It’s so weird because Luna is the more subdued of the two, not overly demonstrative (though she loves a belly rub ON HER TERMS) meanwhile she adores her toys. And of course the cat stand.

Meanwhile Morcilla, who is way more cuddly and affectionate, shows almost no interest in toys. She prefers to play with me one-on-one and then rip the shit out of the soft furnishings for fun. Anyhow, this was very clever of Sharon because when she pops over next week Luna will already know her scent. I’m just going away for two nights and, while I’m more or less okay leaving the girls overnight, any more than that it’s just nice to have someone check up on them.