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the Role of the Spanish Snacks called »Tapas« and typical Spanish Food in the Movies of Pedro Almodóvar:

Tapas are part of the Spanish Savoir Vivre. The Tapas-Bar is the center of social life in small villages and big cities. It is quite controversial where the »Tapas« emerged. But it is sure that it has always been quite popular to serve them with sherry. In the beginning a glass of this Andalusian Specialty has been served with a slice of Jamón Serrano (Air-dried Ham) on a small plate that served as a top for the class to prevent flies from entering the glass. Nowadays Tapas are something similar to canapés or starters. Due to their role in the daily life of the Spaniards they also appear in the Movies of Almodóvar: Quite popular in Spain is the cold red Tomato Soup, that Pepa (Carmen Maura) prepared in the Movie »Women on the Verge of a nervous Breakdown«. A lot of her visitors drank it and fell asleep. This cold Tomato Soup is called »Gazpacho« (click to see the recipe -- or the »Gazpacho con limon« ). Usually the Spaniards enjoy it without adding sleeping pills. Another quite popular Dish in Spain is the »Spanish Tortilla«, that Rosa (Rossy de Palma) prepared for her sister Leo Macias (Marisa Paredes) in the movie »The Flower of my Secret«. A typical Dish in Spain is the »Paella«, that Leo Macias (Marisa Paredes) prepared for her husband Paco (Imanol Arias) in the movie »The Flower of my Secret«. One of the most popular Tapas, but for sure the cheapest kind in Spanish Bars are the so-called »Patatas Bravas«, which are fried Potatos with a spicy sauce.

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