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In Andalucia it's fun to move
from bar to bar sampling Tapas
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Tapas are more than just snacks in Andalucia. The word means, literally a lid and the term was thought to have come from the habit of having a few nibbles with a drink and the necessity of placing a saucer or tapas on top of a glass to keep the flies out. In the old days tapas were served free with a drink, this happens only occasionally today.
Eating one or two tapas with a glass of sherry or wine will enhance the taste experience and also slow down the effect of the alcohol. You can eat tapas at just one bar, but it is more customary and fun to move from bar to bar sampling their various specialities.
Each tapas is really no more than a bite, so you can either sample two or three before dinner, or you can make a meal of them by ordering larger portions, called raciones. Tapas are generally eaten standing at the bar rather than sitting at a table and the list is generally displayed on a blackboard.
The truth about Tapas - Lawrence Bohme tells us about this marvellous tradition.
Take a taste of Andalucia - Janet Mendel offers us her favourite tapas recipes. These include Meatballs in Saffron-Almond Sauce, Marinated Fried Fish, Shellfish Cocktail, Orange and Cod Salad, Sizzling Prawns, Tortilla de Patatas - Potato Cake.
Tapas - The Art of eating Standing up. Article from the Andalucia Magazine
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Tienda.com
USA Visitors can order their Spanish tapas on-line from this reliable family run store. |
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