Picture this: roughly about half a football field covered in delicate purple flowers, blooming for just two weeks out of the entire year. Now imagine that each of those flowers contains only three ...

The world’s most expensive plant, saffron, is as delicate as it is valuable. Each purple flower blooms for less than three ...

Are you looking for health benefits of kesar? If yes, then you have come to the right place. But, first let's learn some important facts about this wonder spice. Saffron is a small, bulbous, perennial ...

When winter rolls in and the days get colder and shorter, it's almost like your body knows it’s time to brace for sniffles, ...

Most of the world's exotic spices hail from exotic locations – far-off tropical islands or the thick forests of Africa, India and Indonesia. One notable exception is saffron, the most exotic and ...

This post is part of Andy Baraghani's Guide to Modern Middle Eastern Cooking. Get all his recipes, tips, and stories here. I still get nervous every time I cook Iranian-style rice, even though I’ve ...

Winters can get really harsh on your health but if you take the right diet you can make colder months warm and cozy Let’s ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and ...

Known for its vibrant colour and distinctive flavour, saffron has been a staple in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. This luxurious ingredient is not only valued in gourmet cooking but ...

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 ...