Tapas: For those who are interested!

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Tapas: For those who are interested!

Janet

04th April 2007

The word "tapa" literally means "lid," and the origin of the tapas custom most probably lies in the placing of a small plate or lid over a glass of wine when served.
A tapa is a delicious morsel of food that defines a lifestyle as well as a culinary style. Tapas in Spain are almost always accompanied by wine or beer, but they are as much about talking as they are about eating and drinking. The wine or beer is, perhaps, the medium that holds the conversation, the friends, and the food together. The primary purpose of tapas is to talk to friends and share the gossip of the day!!