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Saffron

Saffron Prep Made Simple: How to Get the Most Flavor From Every Strand

Saffron Prep Made Simple: How to Get the Most Flavor From Every Strand

The world’s most expensive spice by weight, saffron grows like something out of a fairytale. The purple petals of a saffron crocus unfurl in autumn to reveal the rich orange stigmas which will be plucked and dried. It takes about 150 saffron crocuses to produce a single teaspoon. This delicate...
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