HEDONISM EATS Barcelona: Your All-in-One Recipe for a Catalan Dinner Party

Imagine you and your friends could teleport into an amazing locals' restaurant in Barcelona, and feast on the best regional specialties - without having to speak the language, or even know what to order. What if you had a simple playbook to pull off that kind of travel experience without leaving home. . . or slaving away in the kitchen all night? This is that playbook. The first cookbook in the Hedonism Eats dinner party series sweeps you and your guests into the succulent delights of a Catalan calçotada - a rustic, free-flowing celebration of new life and romesco sauce. Everything you need to pull off a fantastic Barcelona-themed dinner party is here: An exciting multi-course menu of authentic local specialties, with simple, step-by-step directions written specifically for this unique dinner party context.Just enough background information about the dishes and food traditions to let you sound like an expert in Catalan cuisine.A shopping list with everything you need for the party, plus advice and links to buy authentic ingredients online, and/or substitute things you can find in your local U.S.A. grocery store.Suggestions for beverage pairings, plating, Catalan music - and even what to do with leftovers!With this ebook, you'll know exactly what to buy and where. All the kitchen prep work is ultra-simplified and organized for you. You've got a timeline with everything spelled out step by step, to make sure almost everything's done before your friends knock on the door. All you have to do is follow the instructions in order, and enjoy the party! What's on this Barcelona-themed menu? It features seafood conservas, marinated olives, cured meats, tomato-rubbed toasts, grilled leeks and Catalan sausage with romesco sauce, and a cheese, honey & walnut dessert. (The book also offers substitution advice for vegans, and those who don't eat pork, seafood or gluten.) Praise for Hedonism Eats Barcelona"This ebook eliminates every excuse you've got for not having friends over. The foolproof shopping and prep lists, straightforward directions, and a simple menu of Catalan classics are a recipe for dinner party success. And that romesco - I want to slather it on EVERYthing." - Janet Fletcher, cookbook author"The Calçotada is a beautiful Catalonian tradition, where family, friends and the love of food beautifully come together in a pure celebration of joy and life." - Alberto Solis, Spanish gastronomy professional and co-founder of Encina Farms