ALCALDE — Douglas Oberwortmann and his wife have been picking saffron crocus blooms almost every day for the past three weeks, then carefully removing the bright red, thread-like stigmas from each ...

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 ...

The spice is known for its distinctive, bold color and hard-to-describe flavor. Here's why saffron is so darn expensive. Saffron has been one of the world’s most prized spices for thousands of years, ...

After writing about good places to buy spices Saturday, I heard from several readers with suggestions of their own. “Don’t overlook the small, cellophane packages of herbs, peppers and spices in the ...

Despite a price of up to $5,000 per kilogram, saffron continues to be a coveted ingredient in fine dining, prized for its rich aroma, vibrant color and subtle earthy-sweet flavor. Saffron, sometimes ...

Have you ever wondered why a tiny pinch of saffron costs more than most spices you'll find in your kitchen? Let's be real, when you first see the price tag on this crimson thread, your jaw might drop.

Saffron is a spice that comes from the flowers of crocus sativus Linné. The crocus grows in the Middle East and parts of Europe. It’s most commonly cultivated in Iran, India, and Greece. It only ...

This post is part of Andy Baraghani's Guide to Modern Middle Eastern Cooking. Get all his recipes, tips, and stories here. Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. The threadlike red ...

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 ...