Eat. Eat. Eat. Eat. Eat.

One thing I am extremely thankful for in the Spanish culture is the options I have for meal times.
When I wake up I have Desayuno. This could be fruit, cereal, yogurt, potatoes, pastries, etc., served with coffee (as could any of the following).
A morning snack is called Almuerzo. Normally eaten from 11-1, this could be a tapa, fruit, pastries, etc.
When we eat together in the afternoon we have Comida. This is normally the largest meal and is eaten in the middle of the day – not to be confused with noon. Midday is 2-4 pm, otherwise known around the world as the hours of siesta.
The afternoon snack is Merienda. The fruit, vegetables, or a small sandwich helps one carry over until the final meal of the day.
The evening meal is Cena. Traditionally served after 8 pm (closer to 9 or 10), our family normally eats around 7 pm on “normal” days.

Effectively, there is no time during the day when there is not a legitimate time to eat. What a beautiful thing.

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