Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle - served in bars and cafes the length and breadth of the country. The tradition of serving tapas had a very practical beginning: the local sherry was served in a glass with a lid, or tapa, of bread or sometimes ham - apparently to keep the flies out! Nowadays, tapas range from a simple snack of fried almonds or olives to delicious savoury dishes. Whatever the ingredients, tapas are less a serious meal than an excuse to sit out in the sunshine, meet friends and talk endlessly. Although tapas are traditionally eaten in bars and cafes, this co... View More...
