If you’re mad about saffron and you’re amazed by everything in relation to this wonderful spice, then you must read these 5 books on saffron. Our proposal is literature from which to learn about aspects related to the saffron’s history, legend, botany, cultivation, gastronomic uses … However, if you’re a chronic reader, there are novels […]
On occasion, we’ve already mentioned the properties of saffron for beautifying skin and its applications to improve the appearance of hair. Today, we’ll be focussing on a growing trend: cosmetics containing saffron. Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world and its uses go far beyond that of mere gastronomy. […]
We have all suffered from toothache once in our lives and we can safely say that it is one of the most uncomfortable pains that one can feel, as it produces a generalised pressure in the entire body. Toothache is generally due to the tooth decay or other types of gum disease, and for those […]
Saffron is so much more than a mere spice to enhance the flavour of our recipes, just as we have always claimed, possessing a myriad of benefits for the health and one’s well-being, and for that reason today we want to tell you about another of the beneficial properties of the “red gold” as […]
We are always stressing that saffron has an infinite number of health benefits, and at Antonio Sotos our objective is that you know about all those benefits, given that there are situations which may take place in one’s daily life and we want you to know how to solve those problems in a completely natural […]
Often taken for granted are the myriad benefits of saffron, given that apart from having very positive effects on personal health, such as insomnia, anxiety, diseases and digestive problems, among many others, saffron also provides many nutrients to one’s outer beauty, which ultimately similarly translates into health. It is very important to take care of […]
Saffron has a myriad of health benefits, as already mentioned previously. Nevertheless, gradually we are focusing on each of these benefits to apprise you in greater depth in this regard. Did you know that saffron can be used as a natural antidepressant? Yes, you have heard correctly, we’ll tell you about it below. […]
Saffron is not only used to imbue that characteristic taste or giving a yellowish colour to your recipes, however, if you don’t already know, the spice has very beneficial properties for health and beauty. So much so, that in ancient times, Cleopatra used red gold to keep her skin in the best possible condition […]
Saffron is not just another ingredient for adding colour to dishes and for imbuing that touch of special and unique flavour which we all enjoy in our dishes. It also has numerous benefits for our health and wellbeing which we have mentioned on previous occasions. This time, however, we will be focussing on the genuine […]
It’s that time of year in which all families start to think about what to prepare for Christmas dinner, and which creates plenty of headaches when thinking about pleasing all dinner guests. If you wish to be get it right with a typical Christmas dish perfect for this time of year and that, furthermore, is […]
As we head into December, a month with a special spirit, the Christmas spirit. This makes us think more about others and less about ourselves, we begin to prepare for Christmas with our friends and relatives with special menus for that day that we will spend with our family. Occasionally we have mentioned a […]
As we have mentioned in the previous post, seasonal fruits and vegetables are in rich supply in autumn. Creamy soups are also very autumnal dishes and therefore we have brought you a cream of cauliflower with saffron soup which will amaze you. Regarding the cauliflower In Spain cauliflower is in season for a very […]
As we have already mentioned for some time now, saffron is also used in summer. And there are many ways for using this spice and adding it to our dishes. Today we have brought you a fresh, healthy dessert using saffron. Drawing a little bit of our inspiration from, after visiting the website “Directo al […]
Saffron has more uses than one might think. Yes, everyone knows that it is usually associated with rice, which gives those dishes a very special flavour and colour. But that aroma and warm orange colour also have a great deal to say in other dishes, including desserts. Are you game to try making this […]
The tea’s numerous properties are widely known, but do you know how black tea with saffron can help you? This innovative blend takes advantage of the synergies of both components to guarantee an exceptional care of the heart, stomach, urinary system or skin, among others. Would you like to know more? So why not give […]
Orange blossom honey is the honey which the bees of the Spanish Levante (East Coast) suck from orange blossom flowers, or those flowers from citrus fruit trees. In turn, saffron is a plant whose pistils imbue an unmistakable and exquisite taste to great many number of dishes. Orange blossom honey with saffron is undoubtedly one […]
Easter is fast approaching and in our land there are traditional dishes that we wish to show you how to make. With this “Potaje de Vigilia” (Vegetable stew) recipe we’ll be showing you today another one of our spices which is none other than “paprika”. Some people cook this dish throughout Lent, but the […]
The eye-catching saffron is far more than an “additional” ingredient in one’s dishes. Yes, it is noteworthy for its ability to convert a little bit of rice into a dish full of flavour. And yes, it is eye-catching and is used to richly colour many recipes a bright orange colour. But, in addition to that, […]
Saffron is a very versatile spice, but nor is it a perfect fit in all recipes, as occurs, for example, with pepper, which however seems to practically pop up in all kinds of recipes. That’s why we give you a few ideas so that you can use one of the most appreciated species in the culinary […]
Autumn has arrived and in this new season full of brown and russet shades the red of saffron slips into the mix. This highly prized spice is the ideal addition for preparing dishes with seasonal ingredients. Thus, saffron works really well with pumpkin and mushrooms, two of the star products of autumn. That’s why we’ll […]
