tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post1113306371747756133..comments2023-07-06T08:09:02.418-04:00Comments on Joe's Wine: Joe Cooks! Spanish Wine and PaellaJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-17473871185344181652008-01-24T22:15:00.000-05:002008-01-24T22:15:00.000-05:00My apologies Sonadora - I blame it all on Neil! A ...My apologies Sonadora - I blame it all on Neil! A classic Valencian paella - apparently the only TRUE paella - is chicken, rabbit, with snails optional. The seafood paellas we see in the restos are apparently not REAL paella (according to my book "The New Spanish Table"). I made the Valencian (sans rabbit), but the first paella I ever tasted was as you describe...Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-74735539979790375222008-01-24T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-24T21:40:00.000-05:00Laughing at you silly men :)As to paella, I've alw...Laughing at you silly men :)<BR/><BR/>As to paella, I've always wanted to try some, but most places make their's with mussels, a food I am horrifically allergic to!Sonadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267916648440750132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-86949352116236677082008-01-21T19:09:00.000-05:002008-01-21T19:09:00.000-05:00Hi Barry. These were both Crianzas - I rarely buy ...Hi Barry. These were both Crianzas - I rarely buy Gran Reservas. I hate to use "Modern" in a black and white manner - I would say the Sierra Cantabria was slightly more modern-styled, while the Vina Olvido seemed quite traditional. <BR/><BR/>Hi Edward. Do we men really know what is important? <BR/><BR/>I think I'll cut it off there before this family-friendly blog is tainted!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-73308685205016260792008-01-21T10:57:00.000-05:002008-01-21T10:57:00.000-05:00Edward..it takes longer in Canada at the moment..f...Edward..it takes longer in Canada at the moment..frozen winter...<BR/>what do you recommend..being a doctor...<BR/><BR/>Poor JoeBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862966350128384923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-91573050971790809412008-01-21T06:20:00.000-05:002008-01-21T06:20:00.000-05:00Joe and Neil,On seconds thoughts, maybe I don't wa...Joe and Neil,<BR/><BR/>On seconds thoughts, maybe I don't want to see any pictures :)<BR/><BR/>PS Isn't it how long it takes (to cook the paella) that's important. . .Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020445581810054798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-83138868791368190272008-01-21T06:01:00.000-05:002008-01-21T06:01:00.000-05:00Joe.. from your description I am presuming both ar...Joe.. from your description I am presuming both are made in the 'modern' style....<BR/>Recent experience with 'old style' reservas(which I love when perfect)..have revealed drying out fruit after too long in the barrel.<BR/>I find generally that crianzas are more balanced..so am pleased you have a good twosome.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862966350128384923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-37645764509800495832008-01-20T18:40:00.000-05:002008-01-20T18:40:00.000-05:00Hi Andrew - I actually used the low-sodium stock l...Hi Andrew - I actually used the low-sodium stock last time, but the recipe called for rubbing the chicken in coarse salt - I may have been too enthusiastic! On the plus side, the rice was the perfect texture, so I am on to something...I made the recipe again tonight with virtually no coarse salt - perfect<BR/><BR/>Yes Neil, Edward served one up for me but I did not take the bait...so, is it the thickness of the pan or the diameter that matters?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-36740418396814189312008-01-20T14:14:00.000-05:002008-01-20T14:14:00.000-05:00i must say that i'm a bit disappointed that you an...i must say that i'm a bit disappointed that you and edward are such typical males, with all of this "how big is your pan?" and "mine is so much bigger than your" kind of stuff. let's leave that for the locker room, okay fellas?Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-77172232865398901372008-01-19T14:33:00.000-05:002008-01-19T14:33:00.000-05:00Joe,Life is so short that every achievement, no ma...Joe,<BR/>Life is so short that every achievement, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. At least your Paella is edible. Next time, if you use the low-sodium chicken stock, it should be fine.RougeAndBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929348100653484353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-11439395450568976892008-01-18T23:47:00.000-05:002008-01-18T23:47:00.000-05:00Hi Ed. I have avoided food pictures in order not t...Hi Ed. I have avoided food pictures in order not to dilute the key message...;) 16 inches - big enough to feed our family of five plus three in-laws, with lots of leftovers. I can't picture how big a paella for 50 would be. Thanks for the link.<BR/><BR/>Hi David. I have been meaning to try some tapas, I have the cookbook now! Don't feel you have to drop the $$$ - Spain has great values at all price levels, but I love the way you can get "best in the world" wine for under $50. I usually drink the $20-something Riojas, but it was my first paella - reason to celebrate!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747056255576335926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-52634884640226262822008-01-18T20:36:00.000-05:002008-01-18T20:36:00.000-05:00Well, great wine can make one forgiven a less-than...Well, great wine can make one forgiven a less-than-perfect cooking outcome--though it's nice when they all come together.<BR/><BR/>I haven't cooked a lot of Spanish food, but made some good tapas a couple months ago. Some spicy meatballs were probably the favorite there.<BR/><BR/>Will have to try a higher end rioja like ones you've reviewed, I tend to go for the bargains when I'm in the spanish section.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253267999981564817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27657184.post-48688502985740400702008-01-17T20:36:00.000-05:002008-01-17T20:36:00.000-05:00Joe,I want to see picutres of the paella!How big i...Joe,<BR/><BR/>I want to see picutres of the paella!<BR/><BR/>How big is your pan?<BR/><BR/>One of the things I often associate with paella is John Olsen, who is Australia's most regarded living artist. He has done a whole series of paella paintings (which he is also keen on cooking, I think he has a huge pan that can cook for 50!).<BR/><BR/>Here is a link if you are interested<BR/><BR/>http://www.metro5gallery.com.au/artistolsen.htm<BR/><BR/>CheersEdwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020445581810054798noreply@blogger.com