The best food experiences in Palma de Mallorca are not always found at a table. Some of them happen at a market stall at eight in the morning. Some happen around a fire in a garden, watching rice slowly absorb saffron-coloured stock. Some happen in a kitchen, hands...
Things to do in Palma de Mallorca are easy to find. A cathedral visit, a marina walk, a dinner somewhere with a good view of the sea. All of it is worthwhile. But if you are staying in a private villa with a terrace, a garden and an afternoon with nowhere to be, there...
For expats in Mallorca, the Sunday paella ritual is one of the island's great gifts, and one that takes most people a year or two of living here to actually claim. The novelty of the move settles, the routines take shape, and somewhere in that process you realise what...
I have cooked paella for a lot of groups over the years. Families on holiday. Corporate teams. Wedding guests. Birthday parties with three generations around the pan. But hen parties? Hen parties are some of my favourites. There is something about a group of women...
Winter paella is something many visitors to Spain never really expect. Paella is often imagined under blue skies, near the sea, with sunglasses and a glass of cold white wine. But for those of us who grew up with it, and for us at Paella Lover, paella doesn’t...
Seasonal paella doesn’t begin with a menu, it begins with a walk and with understanding the paella base that gives real paella food its soul. Most mornings, before any fire is lit or any pan is set down, I find myself at the market. Not with a plan written in stone,...
When people ask me where to find the best paella in Palma, I can’t help but smile because the answer isn’t a simple one. The truth is, the best paella isn’t just about the dish itself, it’s about the ingredients chosen carefully from local markets, the laughter and...
Hola, dear Paella Lover friends! Every time I stand before the wide pan, spoon in hand, I feel like I’m stepping into history. Paella is not only a dish, it’s a language, a tradition, and a gathering point for families and friends. It carries the smell of saffron, the...
Throwing a party for 30 people? A big, joyful gathering can also feel a bit like juggling fire, with food, drinks, decorations, and entertainment all vying for your attention. But what if there were a way to make it easier, affordable, and absolutely delicious? The...
Hello again, my dear Paella Lover friends! Have you ever wondered "What does paella mean in Spanish?", you’re not alone. The name behind Spain's most internationally popular rice dish holds centuries of history and linguistic intrigue. Within this blog post, we will...
Picking the best rice for paella is super important if you want to nail this classic Spanish dish. Paella isn't just about throwing together rice, seafood, chicken, and veggies; the rice is really what makes it work. Even cooks who’ve been at it a while can have a...
Hello my dear Paella Lover friends! Paella Mallorquina is Mallorca's delicious twist on the classic Spanish dish originated in Valencia, and today we're taking a tasty journey to explore it. Mallorca is famous not only for its stunning beaches but also for unique...
