Continuing on with the phases of saffron. If in previous posts we discussed the phases ranging from cultivation to peeling, now we will be going onto the next step: the roasting or drying of our red gold. And that is, after harvesting and peeling the saffron filaments, it is now time for drying and toasting […]
Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are distinct diseases, but both have disastrous effects on a person’s body. Great strides forward have been made in science as regards their treatment, but there are still many years ahead until a final cure is obtained which achieves to palliate the diseases in their entirety. Until then, any contribution at […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to this spice which we like so much, that which is known as red gold or saffron, before reaching our table? Five (5) are the phases which it goes through. However, taking advantage that at the end of the first stage approaches, we will discuss what the cultivation […]
Do you know what serotonin is? It is a neurotransmitter which is essential for the biological functions of our body. It is responsible, for example, for regulating sex drive, body temperature or sleep cycles. However serotonin has another very important function: its levels in blood determines our mood. When levels are low, this occasions […]
Saffron is one of the world’s most popular and prizes spices and a quite common condiment in a large part of Spanish gastronomy. Indeed with merely conjuring it up one can detect its characteristic smell or identify it to the classic yellowish tint (or colouring) with which it imbues certain dishes. But would you know […]
Saffron is a highly appreciated spice, for which Spain is one of the main producers in the world. You probably know it for its flavour, its unsmistakable aroma and the colour it gives dishes (especially in paellas). You might not know that it has properties that benefits your health, and therefore, it has multiple uses […]
About “ Saffron” Saffron is one of the most demanded products and, therefore, the most valuable on the market. After all, thousands of flowers are needed to extract one kilo of pure saffron. Spain, is actually, one of the countries where more saffron is harvested. In general, its plant has properties which are very valued […]
Saffron is an aromatic spice with enormous culinary, nutritional, aromatic, decorative and even medical characteristics for its carminative, soothing and tonic properties. This spice is considered the most expensive in the world, due to its laborious harvesting and is mainly used in the Mediterranean, Asian and Arabic cuisine for its aroma and its unique flavour. […]
Arabic Coffee has a series of pecularities: add spices such as cardamom or saffron, which will give it a very special and genuine flavour. The recipe for Arabic Coffee can be made at home the same way it is traditionally prepared in Saudi Arabia. It actually is quite different from the conventional coffee we […]
Saffron is the most valued and treasured spice in the world, it has a lot of uses in our cuisine. Saffron is considered to have a high content of iron, potassium, phosphorus. Uses of saffron in our cuisine Without a shred of doubt, the widest use of saffron is as food colouring; that is the […]
You go to your kitchen willing to prepare a great recipe for your friends and family who are your guests at home. You prepare all the ingredients your dish needs, the pans and pots and other kitchen utensils to cook with. There! you really think that you are ready to become the best of chefs… […]
Enhance your beauty with saffron soap, thanks to these easy natural recipes that do not harm your health, since both are elaborated without caustic soda. They are very easy to prepare and you will soon feel its properties. It is said that Cleopatra added saffron to her donkey’s milk baths. Do not forget that her […]
For all those who enjoy cooking, today we will give you a recipe which is ideal for summer time, although you could enjoy it all year round. Saffron Ice-cream is easy to make, this way, even the most inexperienced in the cooking art will be able to elaborate it only by taking the following steps. […]
Among the many uses and properties of saffron is its application as a medical facility. The infusion of saffron is a healthy remedy in alleviating certain ailments. Indeed, both medical professionals and growers have used the infusion of saffron to improve the treatment of some diseases and pains. It represents a complement to the culinary contributions of saffron, an ingredient […]
