For a while I have been thinking about havning a party, and had an idea what food I have wanted to serve. Recently, I was at a party and a friend said they love Paella and I told him we would definitely have him over for some. I finally picked a date to have everyone over and it has turned into a Paella party, because of that two minute conversation, and it is stressing me out beyond belief.

I feel totally worried that too many people have no clue what a paella is, that Americans tend to not be very fond of rice (this group is very American, I can’t tell you how many times when I say we are doing a Spanish theme people think Mexican). Paella already has so much meat in it, it is odd to have other meat tapas/appetizers making a potato dish seems odd too, but I probably will. Ugh, why am I twisting myself into knots over it? Why did I change my whole plan on this one conversation?

Also, any comments or suggestions on the Paella theme, if you would feel satisfied with the dish, and what else to have are appreciated.