Turn risotto and ice cream into gold with this prized ingredient. Saffron is a spice derived from the autumn crocus flower (Crocus sativus), a perennial plant that blooms in the fall. There are three ...

Saffron has been used medicinally for 4,000 years, to treat at least 90 different illnesses. But in supplements today, it's become an evidence-based, natural mood booster that rivals pharmaceuticals ...

Here's the thing: when you walk through the spice aisle at your local grocery store, there's one crimson thread that stands ...

Saffron, also known as Kesar, is an ancient and valuable spice prized for its rich color, aroma, and medicinal properties.

Did you know that saffron is grown here in NH? It turns out the Granite State has the right climate to grow the famous spice and it's harvested around this time of year. Sean McDonald heads out to ...

Why is so much of the good stuff always sold in grams? Saffron, indisputably and for centuries the globe’s dearest flavoring, begins all its measurements in grams. Most recipes using it call for “a ...

Saffron is called the Red Gold because of its high value, deep red colour, rarity, medicinal properties and global demand.

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 ...

A saffron spice rub and saffron tea imbues this flakey and tender fish with earthy, floral flavors. Nasim Alikhani is a chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur who specializes in Persian cuisine. Her ...