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sherry & tapas

19 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by azahar in food & drink, sevilla, tapas, tapas tours

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sevilla, sherry, spain, tapas, tapas tours

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My first Introduction to Sherry Tour was a success! Except for that bit after when I fell down. Can’t even blame the wine as I’d only had two glasses! But my clients got to sample 7 different sherries paired with various tapas, from cheeses and charcuterie to hot dishes and finishing up with cheese and dessert.
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Kathleen and Sam were perfect victims guests and asked lots of questions. I was a bit sneaky and didn’t tell them they were my first Sherry & Tapas tour. Happily I was able to answer all their questions and give them lots of information about the wines and the sherry making process. But most importantly they were able to sample the wines the way they are meant to be enjoyed… little by little, with food and friends.

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You may recall that I got the idea for this tour when I inadvertently did my own World Sherry Day event last year after missing my train to Jerez that morning, where I’d been invited to attend an event. In the end it turned out for the best because that’s when I realised that sherry is best experienced with food and I wanted to share that experience with other people. Looking forward to future Sherry & Tapas tours now. Even though I still have a lot to learn, for now I know enough to help people learn about and enjoy sherry. And I’m very happy to report that Kathleen and Sam are new sherry converts!

signs of spring

14 Monday Apr 2014

Posted by azahar in fiestas, sevilla, spain

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easter week, semana santa, sevilla, spain, wax warnings

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Or more specifically, signs of Easter in Sevilla. “Wax warning” signs put up around the city along procession routes. I’ve never seen these before so I’m guessing the city has been sued due to slippery wax related accidents…

In case you don’t know, penitents carry long candles during the Semana Santa processions that drip wax (cera) along the way. For a couple of weeks after Easter shoes and car tires make squeaky noises.
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sunny days

08 Saturday Mar 2014

Posted by azahar in sevilla, spain, spring, weather

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sevilla, spain, spring

sunny daysAwfully civilised, innit?

wednesday afternoon…

05 Wednesday Mar 2014

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friends, sevilla, spain, tapas, visits

andrew lizLOVE it when friends come to visit.
Thanks for a great afternoon Andrew @andrewaforbes & Liz @SUR_english!

a happy dilemma

26 Wednesday Feb 2014

Posted by azahar in sevilla, spain, travel, trips

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events, parador hotels, sevilla, spain

 paradors
Last night I was invited to a special event at the gorgeous Parador Hotel in Carmona, just a half-hour’s drive from Sevilla. There was a presentation about new products and promotions for 2014 followed by cocktails and snacks. Then there was a draw for a night’s stay in any Parador Hotel in Spain. AND I WON!!! But now … which one to choose? A happy dilemma indeed.

Find Your Parador

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