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Sunday dinner : Paella Valenciana

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SUNDAY DINNER : PAELLA VALENCIANA When visiting Valencia, those who make the short journey south of the city center to La Albufera Natural Park will not only find themselves in a nature lover’s paradise, but they will also find themselves in foodie heaven. The largest natural park in Europe just so happens to be the birthplace of the popular rice dish known as paella.     One of the most well known dishes in Spain, paella, is a staple of the Valencian diet and a typical Sunday family meal. This past week, I had the very special opportunity to have traditional Sunday paella at La Matandeta which is located smack dab in the middle of the rice fields of La Albufera. From the moment I walked in to charming La Matandeta, a  remodeled family farm, I immediately sensed that I was in a privileged place. Upon entering and admiring the colorful and warm décor my friend and host, waved me over to a back door. As I stepped outside, he led me down a short  path to a sm