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Food, fashion, travels & life journalThe Spanish Scouserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684756014470662382noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361086501520153123.post-59119103703877428312014-02-03T06:33:00.003-08:002014-02-03T06:33:59.263-08:00Seeing the New Year in with style...
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of 2014 in the most amazing way - skiing in Sierra Nevada Spain, Europe’s most
southerly ski resort. At 3,478 meters this means mucho sun and mucho snow!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span lang="EN-US">Since first visiting this resort as a child in the nineties the past few years
I have re-visited and it seems to become more hip & happening each year,
much thanks to the funky young snow boarders & free skiers who come here to
ride the slopes & snow park then enjoy the après-ski scene! As with most
places I have visited in Spain there is a real party atmosphere here!</span></span></div>
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aperitif<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(the first beer after a days
skiing is a million times more rewarding than that first beer after a hard day
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span lang="EN-US">I can conclude my 3 favorite locations in the resort :-</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span lang="EN-US">Firstly the cheeky little Verve Clicquot champagne
bar & terrace complete with DJ and what seems to be an endless supply of
the bubbly stuff is perched half way up the mountain. It is a small but perfectly
formed trendy pit stop, perfect for chilling out to the Ibiza style soundtrack
while watching your fellow skiers hurtle past on El Rio slope!!</span></span></div>
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locations to catch the last of the sun after an exhilarating day of throwing caution
to the wind and yourself down the mountain is on the westerly facing terraces
of Plaza De Andalucía where you have a choice of several great bars & restaurants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span lang="EN-US">Finally <a href="http://www.ellodge.com/" target="_blank">El Lodge</a> Hotel owned by the Marbella
Club is THE most luxurious hotel in Sierra Nevada that opened in 2012. This
place is the ultimate in James Bond style luxury ski & spa resort. Built in
a Nordic style wood cabin with the only outdoor heated swimming pool in the
resort it is in the perfect position to get the most of the sun as it sets in
the west. The interior is a very cool mix of retro & contemporary Swedish
style, (which just so happens to be my favorite style!) and is the work of
acclaimed interior designer Andrew Martin. The accommodation includes deluxe
rooms, suites and for those travelling in bigger parties or who just want to indulge in pure
unadulterated extravagance you can reserve a whole floor of the hotel
exclusively to yours truly!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span lang="EN-US">We came across the sun-drenched terrace of
<a href="http://www.ellodge.com/" target="_blank">El Lodge</a> on our last day as we skied down the amazing Aguila red ski run; it
was like an oasis in a snow-covered desert!! The chill out terrace looks like
the set of a James Bond movie with fire pits & sheepskin blankets to keep
you warm as the sun sets over the mountains, with cocktail in hand I just
couldn’t imagine a more perfect end to the day...</span></span></div>
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office Christmas Party!!</span></span></div>
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to El Retiro park and my home, the interior of the restaurant is a very
atmospheric white washed exposed brick cellar with cool lighting and
contemporary furniture. Upstairs the bar serves wine, beer and cocktails making
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offers Spanish nouvelle cuisine and is presented beautifully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would recommend the langostino (prawns) and
solomillo (steak)and to finish the Gin Tonics were to die for served in massive goldfish bowl glasses!!</span></span></div>
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was the service and staff impeccable. The delightful chef & owner <a href="https://twitter.com/dariobarrio_db%E2%80%8E" target="_blank">Dario Barrio</a> came to chat with us at our table, a very sociable guy with a sense of
humour joined in our Christmas ritual of Secret Santa by sporting a pair of
geeky glasses!! Although he still managed to look hot!! Dario a former TV chef
and star of the Spanish version of Splash! is also a self confessed adrenaline
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The Spanish Scouserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684756014470662382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361086501520153123.post-35066479351808741402013-03-03T07:17:00.002-08:002013-03-03T07:17:54.522-08:00Until next weekend....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I hate Sundays!! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">#dejavu </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">#story of my life</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So the catwalk shop is called <a href="http://www.ekseption.es/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Ekseption</span></a> and is an international boutique on Calle Velazquez. It's a multi-brand store stocking all the big names & must have items for each season. It kind of reminds me of Wade Smith in its heyday (reference for all you Scousers reading this!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Victoria Beckham personally promoted her dVb jeans collection here in 2008. I guess she was probably a regular at this shop whilst she lived in the city when Becks played at Real Madrid!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So which items in there do i wish for the most?! Well i am lusting after the beautiful Proenza Schouler PSi medium suede bag and the rocking Chloe Susanna studded boots!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Studs & satchels have been massive trends recently. However sadly my budget won't stretch to these so i'll be buying into versions from <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Aldo</span></a> & <a href="http://www.zatchels.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Zatchels</span></a>....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Behind a tiny door (that we walked past twice!)on a dark side street hides an Aladins Cave of the cocktail world. With opulent dark wooden panels, massive fire place, vaulted ceilings, leather seats & a prohibition style 1920's bar & mixologists its like stepping back in time into a London aristocrats drawing room.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">With a DJ playing classic lounge music its the perfect place to experiment with the menu of classic cocktails.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Dress to impress but in an understated cool laid back way!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I found this gem with my two Manc mates then took my Madrilenian friends who were not aware of this place but were blown away by it!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Oh by the way the venues name comes from the animal!! Look out for the rooster on the door outside!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Calle Reina 16, Chueca</span><br />
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The Spanish Scouserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684756014470662382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361086501520153123.post-89874640704805496592013-02-11T15:19:00.003-08:002013-03-02T13:55:38.610-08:00Annual Fabada<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have been finding a lot of similarities between Scousers & the Spanish, both having a love of family, friends, football and as i discovered this weekend STEW!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">On a freezing Saturday afternoon in Madrid we took the metro to our friends home to be present at their Annual Fabada where we scoffed the perfect winter dish.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Fabada Asturiana is a traditional Spanish bean stew made with white beans, shoulder of pork, black pudding & chorizo, using a recipe that has been handed down the generations. Served with fresh crusty bread and copious amount of red vino!! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Followed by Gin Tonic & Vodkas.....!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span>The Spanish Scouserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684756014470662382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361086501520153123.post-67691039387679485882013-02-06T13:38:00.000-08:002013-03-02T13:56:13.349-08:00People watching...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I find the city of Madrid very inspirational, at every corner or everywhere i turn there is something interesting to peruse and it is for this reason i felt the need to start this blog.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My favourite hobby is people watching so if you share this past time with me then Madrid will be a feast to your eyes....</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My other favourite city is Paris and in some ways i find Madrid similar, the architecture for example. The difference however is the people & the atmosphere, the people here in Madrid can be achingly cool in a "i don't care kind of way" they are so laid back, and then of course we are in Spain so these guys are ready to party most days!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span>The Spanish Scouserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13684756014470662382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361086501520153123.post-34353177307702783142013-02-03T08:37:00.003-08:002013-03-02T13:56:32.653-08:00Premier Blog<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So here it is my first blog! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The thoughts & opinions raving around in my head finally down in black & white in the Queens English on the world wide web for all you good people to read, and hopefully, well maybe, find interesting, informative or even enlightening!! I can only hope!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The reason for my venture into the world of blogs is to document my move from Liverpool UK to Madrid Spain. This will be my space for me to write about my experiences & adventures and well I figured this would be a great way for my family and friends to keep up with my progress!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So enjoy peeps...!!! x</span><br />
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