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	Tapas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tapas are small quantities of food sold (or given for free) with a drink in Spain.
		In the Philippines, this “cover” evolved to become a thin strip of beef which is nowadays eaten, along with rice, as a full meal, usually for breakfast.
		Upscale tapas restaurants are common in the United States and the United Kingdom, where a series of tapas are typically served as a main course.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tapas (861 words)

	Tapas (Sanskrit) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the yogic tradition, tapas may be translated as "essential energy", referring to a focused effort leading towards bodily purification and spiritual enlightenment.
		Tapas implies a self-discipline or austerity willingly expended both in restraining physical urges and in actively pursuing a higher purpose in life.
		Personified, Tapas appears as the father of Manyu in the Rigveda.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tapas_(Sanskrit) (345 words)

	Spain: SPECIAL REPORT: Tapas
		Tapas are provided to keep them going, and are rarely eaten in lieu of a main meal.
		The best tapas bars are in the larger cities and near universities or towns where people happen to arrive at tapas time, such as where commuters end up.
		Tapar means "to cover" and the first tapa was a slice of ham served on top of a sherry glass, reportedly to keep out the flies.
	www.globalgourmet.com /destinations/spain/spaintapa.html (400 words)

	Information on Spanish cuisine: Tapas from Andalusia, Southern Spain. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		You can eat tapas at just one bar, but it is more customary and fun to move from bar to bar sampling their various specialities.
		Each tapas is really no more than a bite, so you can either sample two or three before dinner, or you can make a meal of them by ordering larger portions, called raciones.
		Tapas are generally eaten standing at the bar rather than sitting at a table and the list is generally displayed on a flboard.
	www.andalusia.com /tapas (529 words)

	Tapas, History, Information, Definitions
		Tapas are a Spanish meal of lots of little dishes to pick and choose from as you are enjoying a glass of ice-cold dry sherry.
		Tapas is not just olives and the odd prawn or garlicky potato - it's a cuisine unto itself, where the fun is in quantity as much as in quality.
		The word tapas means lids or covers, and tapas were originally pieces of bread or cured ham placed on top of a wine glass to keep dust and flies out.
	www.hungrymonster.com /Foodfacts/Cuisine_Tapas.cfm (1075 words)

	Tapas
		The word "tapa" translates as "cover." Tapas traditionally may have been a complimentary piece of ham served on top of a glass of sherry (hence the word cover), but we know them today as small portions of food commonly served as a snack while having a drink.
		Tapas can be as simple as a bowl of olives, or something more hearty, such as stuffed potatoes.
		There are Tapas bars in most of the major cities, and instead of being a simple bite to accompany a drink, they are now the purpose of the meal.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/appetizers/15797 (471 words)

	Tapas
		Tapas, of Spanish origin, is defined as a first course (or small plate) meant to stimulate the appetite.
		We have found the concept of a number of small dishes to be an excellent way to feed guests whose food preferences may not be well known to the cooks.
		Earlier columns have included other dishes we frequently use as part of a tapas meal - hummus, spiced cheese puree, skewered chicken and pork kebabs (both of which can be grilled and quickly reheated in the microwave).
	www.molsol.com /Cooking/tapas.html (608 words)

	What is Tapas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Tapas were simply a few olives or almonds, and perhaps a selection of cheeses, sausages, and serrano ham and possibly cubes of tortilla served, often free, to accompany a glass of fino sherry.
		But nowadays, tapas have come to encompass more or less any hot or cold dish that can be served in small portions, and they may be quite substantial.
		A selection of tapas is ideal for an interesting informal meal, and they are wonderful fare for a party, buffet, picnic or barbecue.
	www.barcelona-tapas.com /whatistapas.htm (1549 words)

	Tapas Cookbook by Aris, Pepita - Cooking.com
		Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle--served in cafes and bars the length and breadth of the country--and this is the ultimate guide to preparing them in a completely authentic fashion.
		The tradition of serving tapas had a very practical beginning: the local sherry was served in a glass with a lid, or tapa, of bread or sometimes ham--apparently to keep flies out.
		Nowadays, tapas range from a simple snack of olives or fried almonds to delicious savoury dishes which can be used as first-course appetizers, or as part of a buffet or picnic.
	www.cooking.com /products/shprodde.asp?SKU=383998 (334 words)

	Tapas in Granada
		A tapa is a small portion of food which you receive when you by a drink.
		In some tapas bars you can choose which tapa to have whereas in other bars they have a set list of tapas which you get according to which round of tapas you are on.
		If you look in a bilingual dictionary the word "tapa" means lid, cover, top, cap, etc. Many people will tell you that the word tapa originated because the glasses were physically covered by a small plate of food or a piece of food.
	www.lingolex.com /tapas.htm (896 words)

	Eating Out in Madrid: Tapas
		A tapa was meant as a free snack to be placed on top of a drink to keep flies and other what-nots out.
		More typically, going out for tapas implies ordering a plate of food called a ración, if it is to be shared among a few people, or a perhaps a canapé, which is something on a small piece of bread.
		Also common in tapas bars are bocadillos (or bocatas) which are sandwiches made with a bread roll or baguette.
	www.softdoc.es /madrid_guide/eatingout/tapas.html (890 words)

	Tapas, eating out in Malaga, Andalucía, Southern Spain
		Tucked away in a corner, tapas here cost as little as 1.20 euro and include "habas con jamon" (broad beans with ham), "gambas al pil-pil" (spicy fresh prawns) and "caracaoles" (snails).
		A wonderful old-fashioned tapa bar which Picasso must have known well (he was born in this square), which is air-conditioned and specialises in local cheeses and Serrano ham.
		There is limited tapas but plenty of atmosphere.
	www.andalucia.com /cities/malaga/tapas.htm (235 words)

	Tapas Stix (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The association with appetizers is thought to have come from the old habit of placing a slice of cheese, bread with a piece of ham or olives on top of one's wine glass to keep the flies away.
		This edible lid was the precursor of modern-day tapas.
		Tapas are intended as appetizers, as a nibble before the meal.
	www.tapasstix.co.za /index.htm (133 words)

	Tapas - Yoga Theory Articles
		We all need to follow the yoga of actions consisting of Tapas, Svadhyaya and Ishvara pranidhana as specified in the first sutra of the second chapter.
		In this first of three articles, I consider what tapas means for the sincere yoga student.
		If she gains pleasure from her activity this does not stop it being tapas unless her motive ceases to be helping her children.
	www.healthandyoga.com /html/sutras/tapas.asp (626 words)

	Tienda.com - Tapas for a Spanish Fiesta
		Simply put, the Spanish tapa is a small dish of food served with a drink.
		In some areas tapas are served free with your drink, and people bounce from bar to bar trying the different dishes.
		Tapas can vary from just a few nuts or a small dish of olives to a small gourmet meal in itself.
	www.tienda.com /food/tapas.html (182 words)

	Tapas: Tapas
		It is one of those ideas that I have always loved and have always tried to recreate whenever I have or cater a cocktail party.
		Tapas nicely fit into this gap because they are oftentimes lower in fat, use a lot of healthier ingredients, and are less filling that a butter, meet, or cheese rich dish.
		I save my favorite appetizer recipes for those times when dinner is going to be delayed for a while, or for whole meals made out of appetizers and serve tapas with drinks right before dinner or for a cocktail party.
	www.suite101.com /discussion.cfm/appetizers/16340/101222 (413 words)

	Terrific Tapas Appetizers
		Tapas are small, flavorful dishes that are a very important part of Spain’s social and cultural lifestyle.
		Tapas in Spanish means cover, and the nibble was often served on a small plate, which was carried to the customer balanced on top of a wineglass.
		The traditional beverage served with tapas is dry sherry, but young fruity red or white wines, beer, sangria or even cocktails complement a broad range of tapas dishes.
	www.grandtimes.com /Terrific_Tapas.html (693 words)

	Vancouver magazine: DININGOUT/Mini Reviews: Tapas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Tapas dance lightly in this small room that packs them in with a warm, hormone-heavy atmosphere and dishes that are decidedly more local than Spanish.
		A happy spot, it is home to increasingly sophisticated salads, tapas, fish, quail, what have you, some displaying a Spanish influence, all for a great price.
		A pioneer in the contemporary tapas sweepstakes-omigod, could it be two years ago!-this slick West End fave continues to pack 'em in, thanks to tasty cooking and an attractive clientele.
	www.vanmag.com /diningout/tapas.html (658 words)

	AARP - Segunda Juventud - Talking with renowned chef José Andrés
		Tapas are the traditional small dishes of Spain, the small plates of this and that served at bars and cafés across the country.
		I thought “what?” To me, tapas were something very casual, a cheap way of eating; you stood at the bar and for a small amount of money you ate well.
		From the book, I would recommend tapas that are lighter, like espinacas a la Catalana, spinach with raisins and pine nuts; pinchitos de tomate con sandia, skewers of tomato and watermelon; and of course, gazpacho.
	www.aarpsegundajuventud.org /english/food/2006-JJ/06JJ_tapas.html (786 words)

	Tapas
		Tapas are a Mediterranean tradition that began with Spanish Barman.
		At the turn of the century wine was served with a piece of Bread covering or topping the lid of the glass, in order to prevent flies from getting in.
		Sherry or Wine are the typical drinks to serve with Tapas.
	www.louies106.net /NewFiles/Tapas.html (108 words)

	Tapas bar Restaurant Menus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Tapa recipes are redolent of the several cultures that have left their gastronomic mark on Spanish gastronomy, from the Romans, taste for sausages (salcicia), to the Arabs’ refined use of spices.
		Tapa consumption has become so popular that now the Spanish Royal Academy minted a new word in its newest edition of dictionary- tapear = eating tapa.
		The art of tapas cooking and presentation is unique and depends much on the imagination of the bar owner and its clientele.
	www.ucmenus.co.uk /html/tapas.html (733 words)

	Saveur - The Culture of Tapas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Casa Balbino, on the edge of the always bustling Plaza del Cabildo in the southwestern Spanish seaport town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, is the quintessential tapas bar: Dozens of cured hams hang from the rafters, while the head of a well-armed fighting bull adorns a wall amid framed, faded photographs of the town.
		However, the most commonly accepted theory is that tapas as we know them originated in Andalusia in the 19th century as small saucers set over wineglasses in taverns to keep the aroma in and the flies out.
		At Casa Manteca, the tapa of choice is chacina variada, different cuts of cured ham and sausages served on small sheets of waxed paper.
	www.saveur.com /article.jsp?ID=1043&typeID=100 (2327 words)

	Origin and history of tapas
		These snacks are called tapas which literally means a cover or lid.
		The association with appetizers is thought to have come from the old habit of placing a slice of bread or a piece of ham on top of one's wine glass, perhaps to keep out insects.
		Tapas are intended as appetizers, as a nibble before the meal, but this way of eating small portions of food where the only restriction is the chef's imagination, is relaxing and fun.
	www.lapaella.co.uk /culture/tapas.html (139 words)

	Amazon.com: Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain: Books: Penelope Casas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Tapas are to Spain as pasta is to Italya fundamental culinary form of unending variety.
		Tapas are appetizers of every descriptionfinger food and salads, marinades and pates, tarts and toasts, beans, sauced dishes, even some soups.
		Otherwise, even if tapas are served in their usual role as a supplement to sipping sherry or other afternoon drink, they should still be kept small so as to not blunt the appetite for supper.
	www.amazon.com /Tapas-Little-Dishes-Penelope-Casas/dp/0394742354 (2070 words)

	Guidelive.com
		Tapas originated in Spain as complimentary snacks served at bars.
		But in 2003, tapas went "global" and a new crop of restaurants was born.
		But tapas are good for grazers who like variety, who can't settle on one dish or who like to nibble but not eat.
	www.guidelive.com /feature/211 (598 words)

	TAPAS Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		TAPAS will assist physician groups explore and adopt a targeted clinical information system as part of a change management program.
		TAPAS is not meant to be a full EMR.
		Rather, TAPAS is a targeted clinical information system for primary care that will be used to support the focused application of IT in clinical practice for a subset of care that is relevant to a particular physician group.
	www.opentapas.org (256 words)

	Take a taste of Andalucia, Spain - Tapas
		In this instalment, she introduces you to tapas, authentic foods served up in Spanish wine bars.
		Tapas are small portions of foods, both hot and cold, served in bars, bodegas and tascas to accompany a copa of fino-- dry Spanish Sherry--or draught beer.
		You can enjoy tapas in most bars before the lunch hour (in Spain this is very late--tapas at 1 pm, lunch at 2 pm or after), and again before dinner (8-9 pm, with dinner later yet).
	www.andalucia.com /taste/tapas/home.htm (695 words)

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