Aperitives

The Aperitive (in Dutch: aperitief, in Barzuna: Apertivo) in Brunanter cuisine is the name given to a snack consumed in mid-afternoon in Brunant, and the name aperitives is given to the actual appetizers, or snacks.

The tradition of the aperitive comes from Spain, and the eating of tapas or pintxos. This tradition has been practiced for several centuries and is a part of most daily eating.

As lunchtime in Brunant is around 1:00 in the afternoon and dinner is eaten after 19:00 or 20:00, the eating of the apertitive in late afternoon is done both as a snack and to "open" for the later dinner.

Aperitives themselves can consist of many different bite-sized snacks, some as simple as olives, dates or ham. Unlike Spanish tapas, they are all served cold, whether cooked or not. Some of the more popular aperitives include:


 * Bread with oil and light cold cuts
 * Spreads on bread or crackers
 * Battered shrimp or squid
 * Sausage or Kruisworst
 * Hot peppers (often roasted)
 * Cheese

These may often be taken with a white wine or aperitif liqueur. Aperitives in Brunant are eaten both at home as well as

in restaurants.