Saffron is a spice high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It may have benefits for mood, cognitive function, heart health, and more.

You've probably heard someone call saffron "red gold," and maybe you wondered if that was just marketing hype. It's not. This ...

Saffron is a spice, which may have health benefits for conditions ranging from inflammation to depression. Saffron is most known and well-researched for its positive effects on mood. Saffron is an ...

At $100 per gram, to say saffron is a delicacy would be an understatement. Saffron is known for giving dishes like Spanish paella its rich flavor and golden tint and has long been a reputable spice ...

The spice is known for its distinctive, bold color and hard-to-describe flavor. Here's why saffron is so darn expensive. Saffron has been one of the world’s most prized spices for thousands of years, ...

Spices have long been coveted not just for their flavor, but also for their rarity, labor-intensive harvesting methods, and limited growing regions. While many spices are affordable and common today, ...

This post is part of Andy Baraghani's Guide to Modern Middle Eastern Cooking. Get all his recipes, tips, and stories here. Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world. The threadlike red ...

To try saffron rice pudding, click here for the recipe. Every fall at the Yale Farm we grow one of the world's most expensive crops. It's not the contraband you might think of when you imagine liberal ...

Saffron is rich in antioxidants, which may have many health benefits. It may also act as a mood booster and increase libido. Saffron is a spice with a strong fragrance and distinctive color. Early ...

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