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TAPAS,
Little Dishes of Spain
Tapas,
for those that don't know yet,
are a type of Spanish snack, served all over Spain. Tapas consist of small,
bite size meals of seafood, Salad, olives, and many different types of croquettes.
Arguing about the evolution of this dish is a favorite Spanish pastime.
The most commonly accepted theory is that Tapas as we know them, originated
in Andalusia in the 19th century as small saucers that were placed on top
of wineglasses in taverns to keep the aroma of the wine in and the flies
out.
Eventually, legend has it, someone got the idea that complimentary morsels
of food placed upon the saucer would increase sales in the bar.
There are even Tapas competitions in Spain, where towns and regions compete
to be the makers of THE best recipe.
Today, Tapas are rarely free, but they are well worth the cost. You will
find Tapas everywhere in Spain, but mainly in Tapas bars.
Tapas Bars
Tapas bars,
to all intents and purposes, are the extended living room of the Spanish
people.
They are places to eat, relax, meet friends, watch a soccer game, have
a quiet drink, catch up on the town gossip.
If you are interested in making tapas at home, we recommend you get a
copy of TAPAS
The Little Dishes of Spain by Penelope Casas.
Penelope Casas writes about more than three hundred wonderful tapas that
have long been a tradition of Spain. The recipes are straightforward and
easy to make.
Penelope also adds some menu suggestions, for get togethers or parties.
TAPAS
The Little Dishes of Spain is a " must have " for anyone that wants to
experience a little taste of Spain.
If you can't wait for the book to be delivered, why not take a look at
our recipe section, where we have a few recipes that will get you started.
And don't worry about the ingredients, we have provided links
to an excellent source of Authentic Spanish food.
Looking for Spanish recipes ?
Take a look at our Spanish
Recipe Page
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