Picture this: roughly about half a football field covered in delicate purple flowers, blooming for just two weeks out of the ...

"Start by buying from a source that you know and trust," advises Wilkens. Due to its high price, saffron is subject to spice fraud. Ground saffron could be cut with other spices, or honey or oil could ...

TALIOUINE, MOROCCO: Saffron farmers in southern Morocco have long taken pride in the coveted spice they produce from the purple-petalled Crocus sativus, but some are worried knockoff versions are ...

Saffron is a very expensive spice and is also known as the 'world's most expensive spice.' Here we have summarized how to cultivate saffron and its history. When used in cooking, saffron can give a ...

At $100 per gram, to say saffron is a delicacy would be an understatement. Saffron is known for giving dishes like Spanish paella its rich flavor and golden tint and has long been a reputable spice ...

Saffron is a spice, which may have health benefits for conditions ranging from inflammation to depression. Saffron is most known and well-researched for its positive effects on mood. Saffron is an ...

To try saffron rice pudding, click here for the recipe. Every fall at the Yale Farm we grow one of the world's most expensive crops. It's not the contraband you might think of when you imagine liberal ...

Recent studies show that saffron may play a valuable role in delaying mental decline in cases of Alzheimer’s disease. But before I get to those studies, here's a little background on saffron: The ...

Discover how a simple pantry ingredient can fill your home with a calm, comforting aroma without the need for pricey oils or ...

It is a warm spring afternoon in Herat Province in western Afghanistan. The winter was unseasonably short, and Mohammad Salehi is concerned that might have affected the sun-loving crops. Salehi ...