When your
in St. Augustine you'll need to get the full experience
and flavor for the historical surroundings of old colonial Spain.
Yes, The Spanish Bakery is the place to go for authentic Spanish food
at a greater price, but also you'll find history here that will enlighten
you and your family to add to a remember stay here in the oldest City
in the United States.
The
white stucco shingled-roofed building is
a kitchen with a large fireplace chimney and service porch.
In the 18th century St. Augustine, the larger houses of more
affluent citizens customarily had kitchens outdoors separated
from the main house, protecting the residences from odors, heat
and of course fire hazards. To the north of the
kitchen stands the smoke house with wood siding
and shingles weathered by age. This was a British innovation,
as they preferred smoking their food whereas the Spanish preferred
salting their food as a means of preserving it.
