Spanish food: Choosing the right rice 3 Articles

by Fiona Thompson

Paella is the best known of all the Spanish rice dishes and in order for it to be properly called a paella rather than a risotto or a pilaf it should be made with the correct rice. Some supermarkets package rice and desc...read more

by Brian Vandenbroek

There's an old folk tale dating back to the Spanish war of Independence fought against France (1808-1814). A French general had tasted a local woman's paella. He was so impressed by the dish that he promised the woman he'd...read more

by Kay D. Sadell

It's been said that nearly half the world's population depends partially or totally on rice. When Spain was invaded by the Moors in 711 they brought to the country saffron, sugar cane, cotton, silk and rice which are still...read more