On days like this, we let our tastebuds transport us with the help of recipes like our saffron pasta with shrimp. Let ...

Saffron has an unforgettable flavor.. It is known as the world’s most expensive spice (called red gold) costing about $5,000 per pound. But what is saffron and why is does it cost so much? The tiny ...

If you’re into Italian food, the saffron risotto from Milan is a must-try—seriously good. This version of risotto alla ...

Sales of saffron threads are expected to outpace those of powder and liquid ones. This is due to several advantages of saffron threads. The target segment is projected to account for a value share of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Persian saffron, also known as the red gold, is popular for its superior quality, rich aroma, and deep color, making it the ...

Saffron is the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower. This fall-blooming crocus is native to the Middle East, and the Phoenicians are thought to have introduced the plant to Sardinia thousands of ...