The Gastronomy of Spain has an enormous variety of ingredients. Some of these ingredients are of Spanish origin, whereas others were brought to the country by different people that conquered Spain centuries ago. The Arabs, for example, brought oranges, lemons, sugar and rice from their lands in Africa. The explorers of Spain brought with them chocolate, potatoes, peppers and tomatoes from the territories that they were conquering in other countries.
     Throughout the day the Spanish eat normally five times, instead of three. The main dinner is after midday, at about 2 p.m. The Spanish breakfast consists of a slice of creaking bread, buns or cookies and a glass of milk, hot chocolate or coffee. In a typical Spanish breakfast you can find light doughnut rings (Churros), made of dough and then fried, then sprinkled with sugar. They are normally eaten with a cup of hot chocolate. The Spanish return to eat something about eleven o'clock in the morning, which they call the luncheon (almuerzo). This one consists of any thing, from a snack of olives up to a big plate of ham and eggs. At midday it is the hottest time in Spain, that is why the Spanish remain indoors between one o'clock and three o'clock, to eat and have a rest. Dinner is made of three different courses: first, second and dessert. Most of the time food is accompanied with bread and wine.
       One of the most typical dishes of the gastronomy of Spain is the tortilla of potatoes, which is made with potatoes, eggs and onions. Later, after college or work, children eat a sandwich and adults get together with friends or relatives and take a snack in cafes or bars. At night, dinner time is usually at about 9 or 10 pm.