For recipes to try at home, Büchner is an inexhaustible source of ideas. "Saffron likes creamy things," he says, recommending ...

Saffron is one of the most costly condiments there are due to the cumbersome harvesting process. The threads need to be plucked by hand from the opened flower and dried.

I went to my local saffrontarium — which is where they sell saffron, of course — and bought a hit of saffron that cost $500 an ounce. I did not purchase an entire ounce. No one purchases an entire ...

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Nothing compares to saffron’s unique fragrance and flavor. With this time-honored method, the world’s priciest spice can play a role in daily cooking. By Naz Deravian In the Iranian kitchen, the ...

It is one of the most precious spices in the world and is shaped like a thread. If you have been wondering where does this spice comes from, then you will be surprised to know that it originates from ...

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Saffron is a popular spice derived from the purple flower Crocus sativus. It is harvested carefully, with only three strands collected at a time. This labour-intensive process makes saffron expensive, ...