Paella Santa Maria

Paella Santa Maria is a meal inspired by the agriculture of the Santa Maria Valley. Cooked over a fire fueled by the wood of red oak and pine cones fallen by time and weather. this dish is a reflection of people present and past and the climate that influenced their eating. this dish is a reflection of people present and past and the climate that influenced their eating. this dish is a reflection of people present and past and the climate that influenced their eating. this dish is a reflection of people present and past and the climate that influenced their eating.

Summer In Spain Part 2

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