A Taste of Valencia, Spain Comes to the Emerald Coast at Real Paella

Real PaellaAugust 23, 2018March 1, 2020

By Susan Benton

Just like many argue about what ingredients constitute the best Cajun versus Creole Gumbo, paella aficionados in the know are often in dispute about what to use in Spain’s most authentic dish, as the ways of making paella are as many and varied as the people who cook it.

My money is on Juan Ten, the man with the pan, who was born in his parents (Salvador and Lola’s) native Valencia, raised in Madrid, has a thriving Real Paella business in Tallahassee, and is now residing part time in South Walton to bring his family recipes, passed down from generations before him, to the Emerald Coast. … Read MoreA Taste of Valencia, Spain Comes to the Emerald Coast at Real Paella

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Tallahassee’s Real Paella Offers Authentic Spanish Cuisine

Real PaellaAugust 22, 2018October 9, 2018

Restaurant Reviews, Recipes and Ramblings from Debi Lander

Spanish paella is a traditional dish made from a mixture of seafood and saffron infused rice, cooked in a flat, round pan. Living in St. Augustine, Florida’s Spanish founded in 1565, I am lucky to find it locally. But, when I visited the state capitol of Tallahassee, I discovered paella to beat all others. My meal from Real Paella was served on the grounds of the historic Spanish Mission San Luis. … Read MoreTallahassee’s Real Paella Offers Authentic Spanish Cuisine

Juan from Real Paella Catering preparing Paella

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Man with a pan wows with Real Paella at the Growers’ Market

Real PaellaAugust 22, 2018October 9, 2018

By Kati Schardl | ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

The ways of making paella are as many and varied as the people who cook it.

Beyond that, one could say that arguments — along with the intangible elements of pasion y espiritu — are essential ingredients of an authentic paella. … Read MoreMan with a pan wows with Real Paella at the Growers’ Market

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A Taste Of Spain – Authentic Paella

Real PaellaAugust 22, 2018October 2, 2018

By Sandy Beck

In Spain (like almost anywhere) the best eating happens in the kitchen where family recipes are casually passed along by word of mouth to the next generation.

Juan Ten was born in Valencia, Spain. As a child, Juan paid close attention as his mother, Lola, cooked authentic paella, the signature dish of Spain that brings families and friends together around a giant pan. In fact, Juan’s Valencian roots are several generations deep, so this dish is in his blood. … Read MoreA Taste Of Spain – Authentic Paella