Close-up of a purple Crocus sativus flower - meisam sharifnezhad/Shutterstock Despite their resemblance, most crocus species and lookalikes are inedible or outright ...

Why is so much of the good stuff always sold in grams? Saffron, indisputably and for centuries the globe’s dearest flavoring, begins all its measurements in grams. Most recipes using it call for “a ...

Most of us have heard that saffron is expensive. Some might even know it's a spice that comes from a flower. Still, few truly grasp why this crimson thread commands prices that rival precious metals.

My readers’ most common question about saffron is, interestingly enough, how can they avoid it? It’s not that they dislike the spice, which is fragrant and gorgeous. But it’s expensive, and they don’t ...

Saffron is the world’s most expensive and elusive spice — and for good reason. Saffron grows in only a few countries around the world and is challenging and expensive to harvest. Its distinct color, ...