After about 15 minutes, the paella was ready. The food was prepared with a lot of love and care, both for the people eating it and for the environment because the dish makes use of ingredients without creating unnecessary waste.
Paella is closely connected to the local environment because of the ingredients used to prepare it. Many of the vegetables and other ingredients are commonly available in Spain. To me, the use of ingredients from different places also represents how food can bring people together. The garnish and Spanish olive oil add the finishing touches to the dish and make it even more flavorful. One of my favorite aspects of paella is that it can be made with relatively inexpensive ingredients, meaning that people from different social and economic backgrounds can enjoy it. This makes paella much more than just a delicious meal. It is also a dish that reflects accessibility and community!
