I optimistically prepared my house anyway, and left the terrace awning-less to reveal a clear sky with the illuminated crown of my neighbouring skyscraper hovering overhead like a UFO... It was still dusk when the first trickle of guests started to arrive, naturally gravitating out onto the terrace to the fresh air, and the drinks! Gradually the trickle grew into a respectable sized crowd, smaller than usual with just 38 people, but a very interesting and animated group, and the party soon got going!
I know you’re all hanging out for the vital statistics - there were 20 men and 18 women, exactly evenly matched between first timers and repeat attenders - 19/19. We had the lowest ever count of countries of origin with a mere 12, mostly the predictable ones, but I am happy to report two new nationalities on the cosmosoirée list – China and the Dominican Republic!
I for one especially enjoyed the evening, perhaps because it was smaller and more intimate than usual I was able to relax and socialise more. But even objectively speaking I would say that it was a great mix of people and everybody seemed to have a wonderful time, thanks to all for being such fabulous guests! Also a special mention to DJ Julius for providing the cool vibes, and to Stephane for doing a great job as my official helper :)
Might I also take a moment to congratulate myself;) for preparing basically ALL the food. With most of my friends away I couldn’t rely on the delicious dishes usually brought by a number of them so apart from the scrumptious croquetas made by Natalia and Ana (gracias chicas), I provided every other morsel of food. I managed to fill the buffet table with a nice array of salads, of which the bok choy was the clear favourite, plus jacket potatoes with cashew pesto, guacamole etc... My main course chicken curry was possibly the yummiest ever (in my opinion), and since it is toned down for delicate local palates I was rather astonished that several Spanish guests asked me to spice it up! Be warned for next time;) For dessert, along with a giant fruit salad, I managed to throw together a very impressive and surprisingly delicious layered chocolate cake with berries on top… I think this will be making a regular appearance!
Now that the weather is hotting up the logistics of preparing and keeping all the food and drinks cool has become quite a challenge I must say. In fact my fridge was seriously threatening to go on strike with the work overload, not to mention the difficulty for myself working in such conditions and the possible discomfort of the crowd in summer... So the plan for the moment is that the next party on June 27 will probably be the last such one until after the summer… However there could be a few surprises with special events and a change of venue, so keep watching this space!
No more photos sorry, I was having too much fun and forgot...
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