Eating this dish was interesting because the French fries at the bottom were very similar to the French fries we eat in the United States, but I had never eaten French fries (or papas fritas in Spanish) with egg and ham on top.
My experience with food in Spain has taught me that the food here is typically fresher and less processed than what I am used to in the United States. Like most people living in Spain, now I go grocery shopping every day or two to ensure I have the freshest ingredients that I need on that given day. In restaurants, food such as huevos rotos (broken eggs) is prepared by a chef, and overall is quite simple.
In Madrid, the food is connected to the environment because Madrid is located perfectly in the center of the country, so there is plenty of access to fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. More than that, however, the Spanish style of sharing food and eating meals at a slower pace directly correlates with Spanish culture as a whole, as Spaniards are known for their warmth, hospitality and love for enjoying life's pleasures.
