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Spain Food & Drink!

Spain's food is greatly influenced through it climate and surroundings. Seafood is very popular in Spain because of the large bodies of water around the country. Spain is known for its healthy food and very fresh ingredients used in cooking and baking. Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables are available in spain, as well as, meat and poultry, which are very common. Garlic and olive oil are used in many dishes to add flavour. Cheese, eggs, beans, rice and bread as also very common and seen with most dishes in Spain. Spanish Recipes

The people of Spain also have different eating habits than people in Canada. Tapas are snacks or appetizers served in place of dinner usually around 9:00pm - 11:00pm. Tapas are very popular and are designed to encourage conversation so that people are not as concerned with eating an entire plate of food. These snacks and drinks are combined until people are full and it is like they have eaten a meal. Spain is known for their wonderful wine and has more vineyards than any other country in the world! The country has over 600 grape varieties and is the third largest wine producing nation after Italy and France. Alcohol is a big part of Spanish culture and is included with most meals except for breakfast.