I have been making Paella for years. It is always a hit when I serve it and thoroughly enjoyed. I originally was inspired by watching my grandmother make it years ago. She would be so meticulous , making sure that the sequence with which each item was cooked was never changed. And then before you knew it, the aromas of the saffron, the chorizo, and peppers would fill the entire house and you'd swear you were in Valencia, Spain, where Paella originated. Though inspired by her, over time I have made this my own with the addition of white wine, garbanzo beans, the anise liquor, and the use of shrimp shells to create a seafood/chicken broth. I miss my grandmother; however, she left me with great memories that come back to life each time I make this wonderful dish.

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