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3rd Sevilla en Boca de Todos

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The third edition of Sevilla en Boca de Todos (Seville on Everyone’s Lips) promises several new features such as a competition by area, the final where the tapas have to be prepared before a jury, and the first Ensaladilla Competition.

I’m assuming that, as with the two previous editions, the main competition will be to create the best tapa in Seville for less than 2.50€, but so far the neither the official website or Facebook page is giving out much information yet, not even the list of participants.

As I did last year, I will be posting photos of the tapas I manage to sample, though I think I’ll skip the ensaladilla competition…


[update: new dates announced for this competition]

Sevilla en Boca de Todos
2 May – 27 June 2012.

Internations Seville

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Last night I went to my second Internations monthly meet up in Sevilla. They started having them here last October. Basically it’s a way for expats (really dislike that term – but what else could we use?) to meet and share their experiences of living in a foreign land, though there are also a few Spaniards in the group.

Last night’s meet up started off early (7pm) at the Horno San Buenaventura, the idea being that people could have a coffee and snack before heading out later for a tapa. Around 9 o’clock we headed over to the Plaza Alfalfa for tapitas and more chatting at La Bodega.

I actually preferred the second location because it was easier to mingle.

But as this is still a new thing here, our fearless leader Hugo (who organises the events) has been trying out different locations, times and days of the week, which I think is great. Because you’re never going to be able to please everyone. And it’s good to mix it up a bit.

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I’m not usually much of a group person, though I was a member of the AWC for awhile. This group seems a bit more lively than the AWC. First of all, it’s not just women and there are no expensive sit-down lunches to pay for. Also the Internations meets seem more casual and fun. So we shall see. I think it’s a great way to meet new people.

If you’d like to come to the next meet up in February then go to the Internations website and request an invitation. Or get in touch with me by email and I’ll send you an invitation. The more the merrier!

5 Best Carrillada Ibérica in Sevilla

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carrillada – aka stewed pig’s cheeks

Carrillada is one of those very traditional dishes that can range from rustic homestyle comfort food to exquisite gourmet delicacy. The pig’s cheeks are slow-cooked on low heat for several hours (chef Claudia at the now-defunct Bar Jano used to cook hers for nine hours!) and the result is tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. The best of the best is made from the acorn-fed Iberian black foot pig, and five of the best that keep me going back for more can be found at these restaurants:

La Azotea, Bodeguita Romero, Eslava, Las Golondrinas and Albarama.

Or you could try making them yourself.

Where is your favourite spot for carrillada ibérica?

Christmas Mapping 2011

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Last night I caught the final “mapping” projection show at city hall. Not sure if it lived up to all the hype, but it was kinda cool. I actually preferred the little festive light show afterwards…

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(apologies for dodgy framing, was upstairs at Lab4 trying not to drop video camera)

Ice Skating in the Park

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I went to see the new 800 square metre skating rink in Prado San Sebastián last night. The rink itself was busy but it was a bit late (9 pm) for the rides, and the food & craft stalls, other than the massive churro stand, were also closed. Aside from the skating rink there is a “beginners” area where instructors will show little ones how to skate, and a 35 metre toboggan slide.

Admission to the park is free and to skate on the rink it’s 6 euros for 45 minutes, including skates, but an extra 3 euros to rent gloves (??). I didn’t see prices listed for the kiddie rides, ferris wheel or toboggan slide. Will check back during the day and let you know.

Prado de San Sebastián.
December 17th 2011 – January 15th 2012.
12.00 – 23.00 / weekends 12.00 – midnight