I love the Spanish culture, especially the food. Being almost completely surrounded by water, Spain has a strong tradition of seafarers, and as such, many of the dishes from it’s coasts are centered around seafood. Paella, like most of the other rice-based Spanish dishes, originated in the eastern border of Valencia. It can be made with a variety of different meats, including scallops, shrimp, chicken, sausage, etc. Traditionally, paella is cooked in large batches over an open fire in a large, shallow, circular, dish (from which …