Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Zack Henderson, on Paella

Today on CRAFTED, Eli is joined by fellow Blister contributor Zack Henderson to talk all things paella. What started as a casual interest has turned into a full-blown culinary rabbit hole — and we dig into everything from technique to tradition, with some very unconventional twists. We also dive into the mysteries of the socarrat; explore a Pacific Northwest take on the dish; and brainstorm potential flavor combinations (some more plausible than others). Along the way, we talk table beer, saffron, Fernet, and confront Eli’s long-running rice curse. RELATED LINKS: Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES:  Bike Season (1:11) Why Paella? (3:26) What is Paella? (7:40) The Process (10:20) Best Potential Flavor Combinations (16:15) The Fernet and Saffron Diatribe (24:35) Potential Beverage Pairings (34:10) Paella Mixing and Pan Bottom (41:31) Serving (43:13) Paella Rules (46:02) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.