The Inaugural Launch of the Scribble the Nibbles Supperclub
My Inspiration
Well.
It has been more than a little bit of time since I’ve given the Scribble the Nibbles blog some love – my business setup/plans for world domination has been taking up quite a fair bit of my time.
However, that doesn’t mean that things have been quiet on the Scribble the Nibbles front. In fact, it has been all the more boisterous, only behind the scenes. Back in June, I started up the Scribble the Nibbles Supperclub, which is taking place every other month (or every month, when I’m feeling energetic) – with Piccolina, my flat, as hostess, and me acting as chef/general skivvy. It is so far doing a neat little trade and is a very enjoyable monthly creative challenge (as if I don’t have enough of them already!) – forcing me to produce some tasty homecooked fare and providing a little learning platform each time.
Each Supperclub is themed a little differently, so let me try to tell you what I remember of Supperclub No.1 which, admittedly, passed in a bit of a blur. So much so that I didn’t take one photograph so, rather disappointingly, I’ll just have to refer to my words to describe it to you.
It is deliberately designed to be an enjoyable, informal evening, although I think I learnt from No.1 that it is probably best not to crack out tequila after pudding, if you want to have any chance at all of you and your guests remembering what you ate. To date, I have sat down at the table and eaten with everyone, although when my numbers increase, this sort of behaviour will no doubt have to stop, and I’ll have to get terribly busy and serious. But I’m loving it! Here’s what a few of my guests to date have to say:
“A thoroughly enjoyable evening of tasty, hearty food and lively conversation. Alexia makes the best soups (after my mum) and is an amazing hostess.” Sophia St Villier, the Tantalising Titian-haired Teaser (Burlesque performer)
“A whirling dervish of culinary delight, the scrumptiousness of the nibbles surpassed only by the folk sharing them” Patrick Morris, Creative Director at Boskke Skyplanters
Whilst even I’m not sure if the word ‘scrumptiousness’ exists, hopefully you get an idea of what you might expect. Now for a little reminder of the menu at Supperclub Numero Uno. Let’s see if I can recall, hmm:
- Homemade Cheese Straws – to keep guests hands from straying into the kitchen, and to get them nibbling and chatting, they were greeted on arrival by some yummy cheddar bites, freshly hot from the oven. A little irresistible, as we all found out…thankfully we managed to leave a bit of room for:
- Cream of Spring Onion Soup – like a lot of my cooking, this was a very enjoyable experiment that turned out rather dreamily – a lightly oniony soup that was tasty and not too filling, with a really subtle onion flavour – very enjoyable
- Spiced Pork Chops on a bed of spiced lentils served with garlicky potatoes and wilted spinach – the pork chops had been marinaded for over a day in a delicious smashed up mix of cumin, cinnamon and fresh ginger, so that they cooked down delightfully tender, atop a nutty bed of spicy…
- Lime & Mascarpone Torte – a favourite from my childhood, I dredged up the recipe from my old childhood recipe book. I love this one because it is SO limey, and gingernuts lining the bottom give it a real kick. Awesome.
The theme was Vanity & Silly Glasses, which got the humour flowing as there were several AWFUL examples of glasses (some of which I’m amazed didn’t put the diners off their food…!)
So that was Number 1 – the first baby step Supperclub, and now I am starting to go a little wilder and more outrageous from a creative perspective – keep your eyes peeled for a mini update on STNSC No.2, coming soon.
****THE NEXT SCRIBBLE THE NIBBLES SUPPERCLUB IS TAKING BOOKINGS *****
I’m taking bookings for STNSC on Friday November 11th – when we’ll be eating an American Thanksgiving themed dinner – both food and accessories. The cost is £20 for 5 courses (including an appetiser & a mini pudding) and there are some added extras thrown in. Email alexia dot pinchbeck at gmail dot com for more details.
