Using the correct pan size when cooking paella is a crucial part of creating a delicious dish. Paella pans range in size from a single portion pan to some that can be several feet wide and can feed over 100 guests. A paella pan is shallow, round, and wide. Its shape ensures the rice cooks … Continue reading What paella pan size should I use?
1. It takes around 85,000 flowers to produce a pound of saffron!! 2. Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” 3. Saffron can retail at about $500 an ounce because it is so incredibly labor intensive to obtain. 4. Deep saffron is the color of … Continue reading Saffron – Fun Facts About the Ritziest Spice in the World
Paella is often considered Spain’s national dish, and it originated in Valencia Spain. Its origin goes back all the way to the 18th century. Paella’s name actually comes from the pan used to cook the dish in, which is very wide and shallow. But…what is it? The short answer is: paella is a colorful mixture … Continue reading Paella, what is it?
