Tapas : A Taste of Spain in America

OK, so there is nothing specifically Canarian about Tapas (UK visitors click here), except that the Spanish eating phenomenon is just as popular here as it is in all other parts of Spain.

But, provided one remembers to tune in an hour earlier than TVE's published time of 19:20 CET (i.e. 18:20 WET in the Canaries), one can watch Jose Andres each weekday evening.

Jose Andres inspires, surprises and delights with his passion and a sense of a living culinary tradition. He's a joy to watch and I love his explanations of the origins of food, which culture brought the influence or ingredient to Spain, how to select the best, etc. He also typifies today's Spain: absolutely steeped in tradition and avant garde in the same breath.

He clearly enjoys his work too and that rubs off.

Whilst watching, the thought crossed my mind, "Oh, I wonder if he has a book?", thinking only of myself and that it would be in Spanish. Well, heck, I hardly ever leave a remote valley - how was I to know that he's also a Washington restauranteur?

Since he is available in English, I thought you might like to be introduced to Jose Andres and his mouthwatering Tapas too.