I have been studying how to make Paella from Michael Rauner. Paella, it seems, is the kind of thing that is passed down the generations. Michael learned from the son of a shipwrecked Corsican sailor who married the lighthouse keeper’s daughter. And I am learning from Michael. I learned the other day that the paella plan must ONLY be used for paella, and of course the occasional gong! We made homemade paella on the fire drum under the plum blossoms, in a break between the rains, the first outdoor feast of the year. I didn’t take any photos of our feast, however, here is a link to a rather barbaric way to do outdoor paella. While I won’t do it exactly like this, I am aspiring to getting a big pan. And of course, gathering the mussels for the paella myself.
Carin,
I am so excited to see your website and blog. I will be paying close attention to everything you are going to share with us.
I love the image of you cooking paella under the plum blossoms!
Aww Chef Stephanie. That is so sweet. Indeed, the paella was superb under that plum blossom tree. Food always tastes better outside. Do you have much experience making paella? I am being trained at the moment to make it, and will be venturing to make larger sized ones.