La comida de España

For this webquest, you will research some of the most famous foods of Spain as well as mealtimes in Spain. 

You will follow the links to find information about:

• mealtimes in Spain
• las tapas
• la paella
• la tortilla española 
• gazpacho
• three paintings by Spanish artists Diego Velázquez and Luis Egidio Meléndez

You will answer the questions on your handout as you read the information provided in the links. 

Enlace 1 - Las horas de comer https://spanishsabores.com/spain-dining-guide-when-are-spanish-mealtimes/

Enlace 2 - Las tapas https://spanishsabores.com/spain-dining-guide-when-are-spanish-mealtimes/ 

Enlace 3 - La paella https://www.thepaellacompany.co.uk/history.html

Enlace 4 - La tortilla española (tortilla de patatas)   https://spanishsabores.com/best-spanish-omelet-recipe/

Enlace 5 - El gazpacho https://blog.amigofoods.com/index.php/spanish-foods/a-mouthwatering-history-of-gazpacho/

Enlace 6 - Now look at this painting by Diego Velázquez entitled "Vieja friendo huevos," then answer the questions en español:  

https://historia-arte.com/obras/vieja-friendo-huevos-de-velazquez 

Enlace 7 - Look at the painting, also by Diego Velázquez entitled "Almuerzo de campesinos," then answer the questions:

https://thearkofgrace.com/2021/01/08/almuerzo-de-campesinos-c-1618-1619/#google_vignette 

Enlace 8 - Luis Egidio Meléndez is another Spanish artist famous for his still life paintings.  Look at this painting, then answer the questions. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437053 

All questions are answered - Full credit. 

I hope you have learned something new today! 

Credits are in the links provided in the Process and the reading comprehension and questions are from https://espanolwithsrawolfe.weebly.com/uploads/1/6/8/3/16831984/1._spanish_foods_webquest__1_.docx 

Lisa Taylor, profesora de español