January Events

We had two events in January which I never got around to posting! On January 14 we celebrated the 8th anniversary of Cosmosoirée, it was a fabulous party with a total of 55 people including lots of old friends :)

Then on the 21st we enjoyed a very successful supperclub event "Danish Delights", with guest chef Paul cooking up a storm for a spirited crowd of 45.

Next Event Saturday December 10

 **Croatian Christmas**

As we enter the festive season let's celebrate our December dinner with Croatian cuisine! Christmas is HUGE in the country’s capital Zagreb, which has been voted the best Christmas destination in Europe for two years running:

We will enjoy a delicious festive feast prepared by Croatian chef Slavko Mitric from Roux Bar as well as the usual free flowing drinks and mingling in a cozy crowd of fun international people.

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Welcome shot of Rakija - Croatian plum brandy

Croatian truffle cheese tasting!
 

APPETIZERS
Grah - bean soup, vegetarian version

Mazalice - seasoned ground meat on toast with creamy sauce

Pite - savoury pastries - spinach and cheese, potatoes, pumpkin

Cevapi - small bites of seasoned meat with spicy sauce

MAIN COURSE BUFFET

Sarma – cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and meat

Punjeni lungici - stuffed pork sirloin with cheese

Hobotnica sa krumpirom - braised octopus with potatoes

Gulas - beef stew, tomato sauce

Polenta - traditional Croatian side dish

Kupus salata - cabagge salad

Blitva - boiled potatoes with chard

 

CAKE! Orahnjaca - typical festive cake made with walnuts

 

DRINKS – Welcome cocktail, red & white wine, beers, sodas, water

 

DONATION - Suggested amount 30€ , please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks!

 

DRESS CODE - Festive fun and elegance!

 

IMPORTANT - KINDLY EMAIL ME ASAP TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE! kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Please understand there is a lot of organization involved in a dinner like this so it helps to get a good idea of the numbers as early as possible, thanks!

Next event Saturday November 5

 *Belo Brasil*

Join us this month for a special soirée of Brazilian bites and beats! With such a rich panorama of cultural influences embodied in its hearty and flavorsome cuisine, captivating music and contagious passion for partying, we are sure to enjoy a fun and festive celebration of BRAZIL!
We will be treated to a variety of the most typical and delicious dishes of authentic Brazilian home cooking, lovingly prepared for us by Cleide de Faria and her team.

STARTERS BUFFET: Pao de queijo, Coxinhas, Risoles, Cuscuz paulista, Salada de couve crocante, Bobo de camarão, Escondidinho, Caldo de vaca atolada
MAIN COURSE: Galinhada, Feijoada (with rice and garnishings)
DESSERTS: Quindim, Mousse de maracuja, Sagu, Goiabada com queijo

 

DONATION: 27€, Kindly bring in an envelope with your name on :-)

 

IMPORTANT - YOU MUST EMAIL ME ASAP TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE! kimalexandrah@gmail.com
Please understand this is a dinner which involves a lot of organization so it is very helpful to get a good idea of the numbers as early as possible, thanks!

 

Next Event Saturday October 8

ADVANCE AUSTRALIAN FARE!

Is there such a thing as “Australian Cuisine”? Well, apparently not, according to this interesting article (haha, please read!) http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2015-08-26/theres-no-such-thing-as-australian-cuisine/1485886
Pedantics aside, there is no doubt that Australia has a rich and ever-evolving “food culture” drawing from its ethnic diversity and unique geographical position. The country’s culinary heritage may be originally rooted in European traditions, particularly Anglo/Irish and Mediterranean, but it has also embraced the more exotic cuisines of its Chinese and South East Asian communities. It is a land blessed with an abundance of fresh natural produce, including the unique native flora and fauna which sustained the indigenous population for thousands of years. 

So Australians grow up eating a wide array of cuisines. A typical pub or café menu will have an eclectic selection of dishes like Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti Bolognese, Salt & Pepper squid, Laksa and Pad Thai, all popular favorites. With the global foodie boom of the past 30 years or so, contemporary Australian cuisine has come a long way in the search for its own identity, taking influences from around the world and combining them on the same plate in new and unexpected ways that work… basically anything goes, as long as it’s yummy!
For this dinner I am coordinating my Australian friends in Barcelona - amongst them some gourmet cooks - to contribute a variety of dishes reflecting the eclectic nature of our food culture, and of course we couldn’t be without some old classics!

Appetizers: Vegemite bites, Sausage rolls with Granny’s homemade sauce, Avocado & feta smash on toast, Dukkah dip...
To follow: Laksa soup, fish-cakes with sweet mango chutney
Seared Kangaroo steak with bush tomato rub, mustard mashed potato with Australian truffle salt
Selection of surprising salads...
Sweets: Lamingtons, Pavlova with fresh fruit, Honey crackles, Fairy bread, TimTams!
DRINKS: Outback Punch, Australian red & white wine + beers.
IMPORTANT - YOU MUST EMAIL ME ASAP TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE! kimalexandrah@gmail.com
Please understand this is a dinner with a lot of organization and costs involved, we must try to get the numbers right!
YOUR CONTRIBUTION: PLEASE BRING IN AN ENVELOPE WITH YOUR NAME ON, we do not want to deal with cash! Suggested amount 30€,
minimum 25€, up to you, thanks!      

Next Event Saturday June 4

*PRE-SUMMER SOIRÉE*

 

Let’s enjoy another spring soirée before the summer heat kicks in! We will return to our regular venue, the industrial loft space of design and renovation studio *Konstructiv*, located in a charming converted factory. The “Fabrica Lehmann” houses a ramshackle array of arty workshops around a beautiful hidden courtyard, a bohemian hub in the heart of the Eixample.
Join us for a casual 3 course feast with free flowing drinks as we
mingle with a cosy crowd of fun international people in a private party atmosphere.

• Welcome cocktail AMERICANO
• First Course Buffet - including meatballs, frittatas, tuna gratin and delicious salads
• Main Course – Thai Coconut Curry (chicken / veg) with Jasmin rice
• Dessert – Citrus Pie, Panna Cotta, Fruit Salad
• Free Bar - Wine, cava, beer, sodas

TIME: 9pm - 1am

VENUE: Designer's loft, Metro Urgell, exact address given by email

ENTRY: All included with your kind donation of 25€. Please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks :)

DRESS CODE: Informal elegance.

KINDLY CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE BY PERSONAL EMAIL! kimalexandrah@gmail.com
Hope to see you!

NEXT EVENT SATURDAY MAY 7

*MID-SPRING SOIRÉE*

Let’s welcome in the month of May and celebrate the beautiful Barcelona Spring with a classic Cosmo-party! Please join us to mingle with a cozy crowd of fun international people in a private party atmosphere, as we enjoy a casual 3 course feast with free flowing drinks!
We will return once again to our regular venue, the loft space of *Konstructiv* design and renovation studio at the Fabrica Lehmann. Buzzing with a creative vibe this converted factory complex houses a ramshackle array of arty workshops around its beautiful hidden courtyard, a bohemian hub in the heart of the Eixample!

WELCOME COCKTAIL: Springtime SPRITZ!

FIRST COURSE BUFFET: Cosmo classics including tuna gratin, frittatas and delicious salads

MAIN COURSE: Glazed meatloaf, pesto risotto with courgette

DESSERT: Banana & chocolate pudding, Apple crumble, fruit salad

OPEN BAR until 1am: red & white wine, cava, beer, sodas

TIME: 9pm - 1am

VENUE: Designer's Loft, Metro Urgell, exact address given by email

DRESS CODE: Informal elegance

ENTRY: All included with your kind donation of 25€. Please bring in an envelope with your name on, thanks :)

PLEASE EMAIL ME TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE! As this is a specially catered dinner event we have to keep an accurate control of numbers. If you would like to bring a friend please give me their full name. I will send the exact address to confirmed attendees by email, guest list should be finalized at least one day before the event. kimalexandrah@gmail.com

Back to the BLOG!

Well it certainly has been a long time since I made a blog entry! What with Facebook, Meetup and Internations to post the events I haven't felt the need, but now I think it might be a good idea to get back to the origins to keep it all together. So I will try to start blogging all the events information again, here goes...