Meals
This is the smallest meal of the
day and is usually eaten at home. The traditional Spanish breakfast consists of
a cup of café con leche -
strong coffee with hot, frothy milk and pastries such as churros, served
sprinkled with sugar or dunked in hot chocolate or bollos (sweet
rolls) with jam,.
La Merienda – snack time
Small rolls (bollos) are often eaten in the late morning with a
cup of coffee.
La Comida - Lunch,
Spaniards eat their lunch between 2and 4 in the afternoon and it is the
main meal of the day. It is very much a family meal. Spaniards usually have a 2
hour break from work or school to have lunch. A Spanish lunch usually has three
courses and lasts longer than our lunch. The first course is the lighter part
of the meal, usually consisting of a salad or soup, while the second course is
normally a fish or meat dish. A dessert can be a simple piece of fruit, a
Spanish flan, or a sweet pastry or cake.
La merienda – snack time
In the afternoon or early evening a snack of tea or Chocolate a
la España (Spanish-style hot chocolate) and pastries is common
La Cena - Dinner/supper
The Spanish tend to eat dinner or supper late maybe as late as 9 or 10
at night. It is usually a smaller meal than lunch and often is a salad, a
sandwich, fresh fish or a selection of tapas
Tapas
Sometimes Spaniards skip dinner and instead eat out in tapas bars. The
tradition of tapas began with bartenders giving out small plates of food to customers
with their wine or beer. Tapas are pieces of bread with toppings such as meats,
olives and cheese.
Spanish fast food
Traditional "food-to-go" in Spain includes churros ,
sugary fritters sold at street stands; and bocadillos , sandwiches
typically made of a cured ham ( jamón serrano) or other meat
and cheese.
School lunches
Children usually take Bocadillos (sandwiches) or a slice of cold Tortilla Española (Spanish
omelette), fresh fruit, and cheese for lunch.
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