When in Spain . . .

Well golly!

When we saw this, we thought we had better share it because, if you order a tortilla in Spain, what is in the photograph is NOT what you will receive!

“Tortilla” is the diminutive form of “torta,” a Spanish word for a round cake.

In Mexico and Central America (as well as in the United States), a tortilla is usually a thin, round flatbread made from wheat or corn.

But in Spain, a tortilla is a dish of eggs and potatoes. Often referred to as a Spanish omelet, it’s technically more like a specific type of frittata. It can be served any time of day — for breakfast, as a snack, or as part of tapas.

So, when you next are in Madrid or Barcelona, this is what you need to know!

Ola!