What's a Tapa?
The tradition of serving small snacks with drinks is found all over Spain. These snacks are called tapas which literally means a cover or lid.
The association with appetizers is thought to have come from the old habit of placing a slice of bread or a piece of ham on top of one's wine glass, perhaps to keep out insects. This edible lid was the precursor of modern-day tapas.
Tapas are intended as appetizers, as a nibble before the meal, but this way of eating small portions of food where the only restriction is the chef's imagination, is relaxing and fun.
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