Discover how a simple pantry ingredient can fill your home with a calm, comforting aroma without the need for pricey oils or ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Saffron may help improve mood and mental health by boosting brain ...

Turn risotto and ice cream into gold with this prized ingredient. Saffron is a spice derived from the autumn crocus flower (Crocus sativus), a perennial plant that blooms in the fall. There are three ...

The color of Buddhist monks’ robes and the artist Christo’s “The Gates,” saffron is also the name for the spice derived from the dried stigmas of the crocus flower (Crocus sativus). Native to India ...

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 ...

One of my most precious herbs in my cupboard is saffron. I've often cringed over springing for a tiny vial of fresh herbs to make myself a flavorful dinner, but I'll hand over my money happily for a ...

Did you know that saffron is grown here in NH? It turns out the Granite State has the right climate to grow the famous spice and it's harvested around this time of year. Sean McDonald heads out to ...