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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter has a way of flattening out your motivation and mood after all the holiday excitement passes. While trying to get ...

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.

An urban couple realizes their dream by moving to the country and growing saffron. An urban couple realizes their dream by moving to the country and growing saffron, one of the world’s rarest spices.

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 ...

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 ...