For recipes to try at home, Büchner is an inexhaustible source of ideas. "Saffron likes creamy things," he says, recommending ...

Let's be real. When you fork over what feels like a small fortune for those crimson threads locked behind a glass case at the ...

Saffron is one of the most costly condiments there are due to the cumbersome harvesting process. The threads need to be plucked by hand from the opened flower and dried.

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 ...

Ancient herb saffron is showing modern promise for Alzheimer's disease. Its compounds combat brain damage and inflammation. Clinical trials indicate improved cognitive function with minimal side ...

Saffron, the world’s most precious spice, is emerging from ancient tradition to modern clinical research as a promising natural agent for mood, memory, and metabolic health, though quality and safety ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. OK, this stuff is expensive; let’s get that out of the way. A 30-milliliter bottle of ...

Nothing compares to saffron’s unique fragrance and flavor. With this time-honored method, the world’s priciest spice can play a role in daily cooking. By Naz Deravian In the Iranian kitchen, the ...