Saturday 18 September 2010

Colour lovers: Spanish tapas




This palette uses earthy tones like ochre, terracotta and burnt orange. According to legend the tapas tradition began when king Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine with small dishes between meals. After regaining his health, the king ordered that taverns would not be allowed to serve wine to customers unless it was accompanied by a small snack or "tapa" (tapar "to cover").
Common Spanish tapas include Tortilla EspaƱola, Patatas bravas and Chorizo al vino and lend their names to colours in this palette.
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