Tag: Saffron

  • Saffron History and Uses: Crocus sativus

    Saffron History and Uses: Crocus sativus

    Saffron is a small ingredient with an unusually labor-intensive origin. The spice consists of the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus, collected from autumn flowers. A few threads can give rice or a warm milk dish a distinctive fragrance and golden color, making careful handling more useful than a large quantity. Read more