One morning this week while I was driving I have heard a story in a radio about an amazing and very expensive herb or rather spice SAFFRON; it is derived from the dried stigma of the flower of the saffron crocus.
The story Why the world is still just mad about saffron gives very interesting information about the herb called saffron. This herb grows mainly in India, Spain and Iran. It’s very expensive, it costs about seventy five dollars per pound and it is not easy for cultivation. However, its properties are worth the price. Saffron is used for perfume industry, treating various illnesses including depression and the key factor is that it enhances desirability and promotes relaxation in a hot bath.
Mediterranean cuisine is famous for including this unique spice in various meals. And though saffron has bitter taste it turns a regular dish into a culinary masterpiece.
I had the pleasure to taste saffron and I must say it really gives exceptional taste to ordinary dishes. But I don’t get upset because I cannot afford it. I can use many other great spices like curcuma or carry to replace saffron in my cooking. People should not get mad about saffron they need to be more optimistic and creative while cooking.
Mediterranean cuisine is famous for including this unique spice in various meals. And though saffron has bitter taste it turns a regular dish into a culinary masterpiece.
I had the pleasure to taste saffron and I must say it really gives exceptional taste to ordinary dishes. But I don’t get upset because I cannot afford it. I can use many other great spices like curcuma or carry to replace saffron in my cooking. People should not get mad about saffron they need to be more optimistic and creative while cooking.
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