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 ...

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 ...

Winter has a way of flattening out your motivation and mood after all the holiday excitement passes. While trying to get consistent light exposure and sticking to your daily habits can help steady how ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why a tiny pinch of saffron costs more than most spices you'll find in your kitchen? Let's be real, when you first see the price tag on this crimson thread, your jaw might drop.

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 ...

Turmeric has long been celebrated as the golden child of anti-inflammatory spices, but it's not the only powerhouse in your ...

It is a warm spring afternoon in Herat Province in western Afghanistan. The winter was unseasonably short, and Mohammad Salehi is concerned that might have affected the sun-loving crops. Salehi ...