Breakfast
What is the word for breakfast in Spanish?
Desyuno
How many Mid-Meals are in a typical Spanish food cycle?
Four meals
What time does lunch typically occur?
2-4 pm
What is dinner/supper called in Spain?
Cena
What time does breakfast occur?
5 am-8 am
What time does Merienda occur?
5 to 6 pm
What is the Spanish word for lunch?
Comida
What time is Dinner usually eaten in Spain?
10-12 pm
Name a drink that would be part of breakfast culture
hot drinks, coffee, herbal teas
What time is Tapeo (social act) typically?
8 to 9 pm
How many courses does lunch usually have?
Usually a 3 course meal
What are Tapas?
Light finger foods
True or False breakfast is the main meal of the day in Spain?
False breakfast in spain is normally a light meal
What does the mid-afternoon snack (merienda) usually include?
Tea and pastries
What would the three lunch courses consist of?
1. Soup or salad
2. Fish or meat
3. Dessert
How many courses is dinner in Spain typically?
Normally 3 courses
What specific foods would be present in this meal?
Sweet or salted cookies
What time does Almuezero occur? And what does it consist of? (double jeopardy!)
11 am
Consists of various rolls of sausage, cheese, and fried squid. Bread with tomato or omelet
What do businesses do for several hours in the afternoon and why?
Businesses close for everyone to have lunch and a nap
What does dinner/supper usually include?
Soup, omelets, fruit, light finger foods