All sounds a great experience! I have lovely memories of visiting cava producers as well, though I didn't ever have fideua there. The squid ink fideos sound yummy, and I agree I often prefer fideua over paella (though a good paella is also pretty special).

A few years ago we took a paella cooking class in Barcelona. The next day we went up to the mountains to a small Cava vineyard and production facility. The chef there made us Fideua . Quite frankly I like it better than paella. He used squid ink fideos for the noodle base and it was spectacular!

Glad you enjoyed, and yes the stock does make a difference. There are definitely differing stories on the origins, but I can understand the Valencia argument since that's where paella and it's variations are from. Either way, it's a delicious dish!

Thanks for the recipe. Delicious. The stock is key!
I agree with Bona Fide. The dish originates from the south of Valencia, originally a variation of arroz a banda. E.g. Pizza is very popular in Rome, but still it is a Napolitan dish:)

I'm glad you like the recipe, and I appreciate there is a lot of argument for it being from Valencia, but there is definitely some overlap as well. The important thing, mind you, is to enjoy the dish!

Thanks so much, it really is delicious

Thanks, this is indeed fairly healthy (although what you had sounds good too). The stock smell isn't so bad although I can understand the concern!

Thanks Ginger, I hope you give it a try now and enjoy!

Thanks Julie. What a coincidence! I hope you all enjoy it.

Thanks Lydia, yes clam juice would be fine as a substitute although it doesn't have quite the depth of flavor.

Thanks, Lynne, there are some great Catalan dishes, I hope to make and share more in due course!

Indeed we did Loretta! Well, if something is good 🙂 I agree, lovely place, food and people.

Thanks Christie, hope you enjoy!

Thanks Tara, it's a great place, shame it's so far away now!

Thanks Lauren, yes it works really well.

Thanks Michelle! Hope you enjoy!

Thanks Serena!

Thanks Cathy, yes it's so good Italians have their version too!

Thanks Wendy!

Thanks Analida, it's so tasty!

Thanks Faye, I hope you enjoy. We also eat seafood around once a week, always good!

Thanks Denise, I can understand, I think you just need to stop cooking once seafood is cooked rather than cook too long which is where it can be less good. I hope you give it a try!

Thanks Kristen!

Thanks Liz, yes it's so delicious!

Thanks Sarah, I hope you do and enjoy it!