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Tapas cruise…

July 16, 2013 By splendid 4 Comments

The other night we co-hosted a boat trip with another family to honor a special group or teachers from our kids’ school. The other couple loves to cook as well and offered to take care of all the food. Much as I love cooking, it was a treat for me to relinquish that duty and to see the creative tapas menu they concocted. 
They put together an international assortment of cleverly named tapas. These tasty tidbits made it easy for the teachers to enjoy their dinner with plates on their laps, or while mingling, without any fussy knife and fork foods that would distract them from the views or the company. 

A tapas style menu is a great way to entertain in the summer, since guest can eat as little or as much of each offering as they like. Also, some guests may just need a snack, while others may want a full meal.

Everything was healthy, flavorful and alluring. The small mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes for the Caprese Amuse~bouche were stacked on toothpicks between basil leaves; the Chicken Gloriouso entrée was skewered, and served with spunky dipping sauces. The Mushroom Aperitivos and Crab et Fromage Tartelettes were marvelous, warm, bite~sized morsels that were baked in muffin tins.

I got to help out with the garnish and presentation of the food, so I put another set of my fave Weck canning jars into play, creating individual portions of the Garden Tabbouleh, which was deliciously spiked with cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and plenty of fresh mint and parsley.

 These endive leaves topped with marinated grilled shrimp, avocado and a squeeze of lime were an especially colorful course.

The preparation was so simple, yet stunning, for a finger~food salad course.
These blue and white striped paper napkins were permissible, since we were on a boat, and to make clean~up even easier, we used this bamboo cutlery. These nautical bracelets were a fun way to secure the napkin rolls and each of the teachers wore one home as a memento. 

Tapas originated in Spain where dinner is served late in the evening, when it is cooler. These little nibbles, with a glass of sherry or wine, are what keep the Spaniards fueled until their late night meal. There are many theories as to the origination of the name click on Tapas to learn more.

Seeking more tapas~inspiration?

Here’s what we “tapear~ed” {the verb meaning to eat tapas, incorrectly conjugated, I fear} in Spain and Mallorca..

Tapas before Paella, Mallorca
Pintxos bar tapas, Barcelona
Tapas at Bar Mut, Barcelona
 

Oh, and to drink with your tapas, May I offer you a glass of Albariño?

¡Ah! Divino!

Filed Under: food, Uncategorized Tagged With: roam, spanish cuisine, spanish menu, summer entertaining, tapas

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  1. French Girl in Seattle says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:55 am

    How lucky there are, these teachers! I wish I had been on the cruise also! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. Linda @ DesignInMyView says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:36 am

    Emily, our town has it's first Tapas style restaurant which I "discovered" while touring with an out of town guest recently. The house made pitcher of Sangria was a big treat!

    Cheers!

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  3. Splendid Market says

    July 17, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    oh, delicious, Sangria, I should work on a recipe. Our peaches are so ripe and right now, they would be perfect in a pitcher of sangria. How nice to have such a restaurant nearby!!

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  4. Karen Albert says

    July 19, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Emily,
    Everything looks wonderfully done! I love you little jars and all of the colorful gems of tapas!

    I am sure fun was had by all!

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Designers Series & Giveaway

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