A native New Yorker of Mexican heritage, Diana Perez has spent the last 17 years working across the culinary media landscape. A graduate of Syracuse University (cum laude), Diana first worked in ...

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, ...

Often called red gold, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world: A mere 2 grams of the highest quality costs nearly $60. With a floral aroma and fruity, earthy flavor, saffron is a delicate ...

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 ...

Despite a price of up to $5,000 per kilogram, saffron continues to be a coveted ingredient in fine dining, prized for its rich aroma, vibrant color and subtle earthy-sweet flavor. Saffron, sometimes ...

Saffron is dried threads of the Crocus sativus flower that is known as the saffron crocus. Although saffron is mainly known as a seasoning and coloring agent in foods, its health benefits has also ...

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 ...

Saffron, or kesar, has multiple health benefits that can nourish your body. Here is how it can be helpful and how to consume and store it safely.