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A Brief History of Spanish Cuisine
How have the tapas we see in all our Spanish bars evolved?
Well, believe it or not the word tapa or tapas means to cover something. In bars all across Spain owners would serve their drinks with a small piece of cut bread usually large enough to cover the glass from the roaming flies and to have something to soak up the alcohol.Over time these tapas evolved into what we know now.
The idea was such that the tapa was to be eaten as an accompaniment to a drink to line the stomach before the person or persons moved on to the next bar to repeat the exercise.
Well, believe it or not the word tapa or tapas means to cover something. In bars all across Spain owners would serve their drinks with a small piece of cut bread usually large enough to cover the glass from the roaming flies and to have something to soak up the alcohol.Over time these tapas evolved into what we know now.
The idea was such that the tapa was to be eaten as an accompaniment to a drink to line the stomach before the person or persons moved on to the next bar to repeat the exercise.
Most people these days order tapas sat with friends for a light lunch or as part of a main meal.
The most popular tapas across Spain is the Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette). This can be eaten hot or cold and the beauty of the Tortilla is that other ingredients can be added to your taste.
Spanish food is rich in history owing to ingredients and spices brought to the peninsula by the Moors amongst others. The diversity of food considered Spanish is wide and varied across the country and is also largely influenced by the fresh local produce was available at the time.
The varied climate across the peninsula also has contributed to regional dishes, with its harsh winters as seen in the North of Spain for instance, hearty stews and comfort food sub-stain this area during the cold months, while the hot arid climate of the south, has cold soups such as gazpacho and focuses more on fish dishes.
The most popular tapas across Spain is the Tortilla (Spanish potato omelette). This can be eaten hot or cold and the beauty of the Tortilla is that other ingredients can be added to your taste.
Spanish food is rich in history owing to ingredients and spices brought to the peninsula by the Moors amongst others. The diversity of food considered Spanish is wide and varied across the country and is also largely influenced by the fresh local produce was available at the time.
The varied climate across the peninsula also has contributed to regional dishes, with its harsh winters as seen in the North of Spain for instance, hearty stews and comfort food sub-stain this area during the cold months, while the hot arid climate of the south, has cold soups such as gazpacho and focuses more on fish dishes.