Gastronomy - Tapas

In Andalucia it's fun to move from bar to bar sampling Tapas

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.

Tapas Tour

Seville is the perfect place for discovering the cuisine and wines of Andalucia. The city itself is considered by many to be the best place in Spain for tapas. On this walking tour you can visit two of the best tapas bars or restaurants in the city, discovering the history of tapas. Taste typical Sevillian ham, Andalucian gazpacho soup, Spain's famous fried fish, Sevillian olives or the popular orange wine and sangria.

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Books

Tapas - A bite of Spain. Janet Mendel's newest cook book features only the very tastiest Spanish tid bits accompanied by mouth watering photography by Michelle Chaplow. What's more, recipes feature both metric and US measurements. Includes 140 kitchen tested recipes. Buy the book online form Santana Books.

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