The Palmeros have found in two historical monocultures: the sugar cane and wines, the basic ingredients for their traditional cuisine. The former was introduced in the early 16th century by Flemish, Portuguese and Andalusian colonists setting up on the island with a clear purpose in mind of exporting it. At the same time, the first vineyards were planted on the island. When the production of sugar cane decreased, the importance of vineyards increased and different wines produced on La Palma were enjoyed in many European noble and wealthy homes. The fame of the wines from La Palma was such that William Shakespeare, Walter Scott, Lord Byron and Robert Louis Stevenson among others mentioned them in their works.

The Spanish saying, which refers to the different ways of cooking depending on the climate in various parts of the country: “In the south, people fry their food; in the centre, they grill it and in the North they stew it”, suits La Palma, as it is an island with a wide diversity of climates . La Palma, with a long history in emigration and immigration, has always welcomed traditions and customs brought by emigrants and settlers returned to the island or who have settled there. Desserts, liqueurs, fruits, dried fruits, meat and fish have always been welcomed by both noblemen and peasants. Even today, at large celebrations such as weddings, baptisms, first communions, and saint's days, it is common to see a handmade embroidered tablecloth covering any table on La Palma.