9 Foods That Connect You To Countries Around The World
Apr.23.2021
Sometimes you taste a flavor that transports you directly to another place. Some foods connect us so strongly to their culture that enjoying them anywhere makes us feel like weâre part of it. Here are a few of our favorite foods worth trying that connect you to countries around the world.
1. Tapas, Spain
A fundamental way of life in Spain, tapas have many possible origins. One story tells of a recuperating king who could only eat and drink in small amounts and declared all should do the same. Another says that sneaky bartenders thought they could cover cheap wine with a small plate of strong cheese to blunt the swill. Since the word âtapaâ literally means lid or cover, many stories contain this aspect. Originally the small plates of tasty bites were free to tavern patrons ordering drinks. These days, tapas have become ever more elaborate small dishes taking center stage.