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Spanish cuisine consists of a great variety of dishes which stem from differences in geography, culture and climate. However, they all share some common characteristics. Major components are tomatoes, potatos, peppers and beans, while garlic and onions are the primary seasoning. The essential ingredient for real Spanish cooking is olive oil, as Spain produces 44% of the world's olives. Drinking wine with the meals is custom and bread is being served with the vast majority of them. Salad consumption is big, especially in the summer. A piece of fruit is often served as dessert, while tarts and cakes are typically reserved for special occations. One popular custom when going out is to be served tapas, a wide variety of appetizers, with a drink such as sherry, wine or beer. Almost every bar serves something edible when a drink is ordered, without charge. Another traditional favorite is the churro, a fried-dough pastry-based snack, with a mug of thick hot chocolate to dip them in. It is sometimes said that in the south they fry, in the centre they roast (meat), but in the north they cook!
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