When I think of Spanish food, fresh is the word that instantly floods my mind. All the food that I have encountered in Spain has been of the utmost quality. I have yet to eat a meal that doesn’t contain some form of a fresh vegetable or fruit. It has become rather clear to me that the food in Spain is much different than the food in the United States. I do not expect to eat processed food for lunch or dinner while eating with my Señora. I know that when I dine with her, I will be eating a meal that she has put a considerable amount of effort into preparing.

            Perhaps the biggest difference between eating in the United States and eating in Spain is snacking. It is not uncommon for me to snack while I am at home during the day before dinner in the United States. However, I have noticed that it is rather unlikely to find a Spaniard to be shoving their face full of popcorn or potato chips during the day. Tapas are a form of snacking, but the portion size of a tapa is nothing like the amount of snacking I generally do in between meals.  Although I have only been in Salamanca for three days, I know that Spanish food will be something that I will miss when I return to the US.