La Colmena Puertas Abiertas

la colmena
La Colmena Trianera, a great new initiative that brings local producers and consumers together, is celebrating two Open House days, full of activities and tasty food and drink. All activities are free and are located next to the Triana Bridge at Espacio Pescao Crudo (Paseo Nuestra Señora de la O, 26 – 41010 – Sevilla)

DOMINGO 15 NOVIEMBRE:
12:00 – Acercamiento a la apicultura (organizado por Manuel Falcón, apicultor)
13:00 – Taller de pan para peques* (organizado por Emilie de Pan Para Todos y Más)
13:00 – Cata de cervezas artesanas* (distintas marcas presentes en La Colmena Trianera: Libre, Debla, Destraperlo y Bandolera) e Hidromiel (Valhalla)
*(Son actividades simultáneas para que mamis y papis disfruten las cervecitas mientras los peques hacen pan)

MIÉRCOLES 18 NOVIEMBRE:
18:00 – Cata-Colmena: degustación de productos de nuestras/os productoras/es
19:00 – Presentación e-book de Batidos Verdes (elaborado por Red Verde y Entreenate)
19:30 – Clase de Fitdance en el Paseo de la O (cn Entreenate)
20:00 – Taller de cocina con aloe vera (cómo prepararlo, con qué comerlo, etc. impartido por Pablo de Las Portadas y Alfonso de Vegaloe) en modalidad Showcooking
21:30 – Proyección del documental “Food Inc.” sobre la industria alimentaria

Terracotta Army – Xi’an Warriors

terracotta army
From Friday, November 13, 2015 until Sunday January 24, 2016 150 reproductions of the famous terracotta warriors that were buried next to the tomb of the first emperor of China the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang (210-209 BC.) will be on display at Muelle de las Delicias.

The tour of the exhibition consists of warriors, horses and war equipment and other findings of the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and takes approximately two hours, including the screening of a documentary. Weekend workshops will be organized for children.

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Terracotta Army – The Xi’an Warriors
Muelle de las Delicias
Paseo de las Delicias
November 13 2015 – January 24 2016
Tuesday – Saturday 10.00 – 21.00
Sundays & holidays 10.00 – 19.00
Entrance up to 1.5 hours before closing
Price: 8.00€ (general) 6.00€ (children under 12 – under 4 get in free)

Sevilla Tapas Week

stw 2015It’s that time of year again – Sevilla Tapas Week!

From November 13 – 22 you can enjoy special tapas for a special price (3€ tapa + drink) at selected bars around town. You can also download the app to find the bars nearest you and follow the Sevilla Tapas Week Facebook page to participate and win prizes. Buen provecho!

Sabores de la Provincia

sabores provincia

This weekend you can enjoy a delicious selection of food products from the province of Sevilla. Cooking demos, local produce, olive oils, wines… a feast for the senses. And of course you can also sample your choices before taking them home.

Patio de la Diputación
Mendéndez Pelayo 32
November 13 – 15  2015
Friday: 15.00 – 18.00 / 20.00 – 23.00
Saturday: 12.00 – 18.00 / 20.00 – 23.00
Sunday 12.00 – 18.00

Andalucía Sabor 2015

andalucia sabor 2015
This year saw the 5th edition of the Andalucian Fine Food Exhibition (Andalucía Sabor), which was held in the Palacio de Congresos from September 14-16.

This biennial event is organised by the Department of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development of the Junta to promote the best of Andalucian produce and gastronomy to a world market. It brings together professionals from every part of the gastronomic world from primary producers, through the Consejos Reguladores to chefs, wholesalers and distributors, and the press. As well as the exhibition stands activities include tastings of oil, ham and wine, ham cutting and cooking competitions and demonstrations, and round table discussions.

In other years I have focussed on the conferences but this year I spent most of my time checking out the products and watching the presentations and workshops. Here are a few of the highlights…

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