Rice is the shining star – Never underestimate the importance of having the correct type of rice and cooking it to its ideal consistency. Bomba rice (sometimes sold under the geographic indication of Calasparra) is the most popular type of rice used for paellas. Bomba is a short-grain rice that looks almost round and absorbs … Continue reading Tips For Cooking The Perfect Paella
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?
