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How To Tell The Difference Between Real and Fake Saffron
With several ingredients being falsely marketed as saffron or similar in name and appearance, it's important for consumers to be prepared with knowledge of what saffron is and what it isn't. This article unveils frequent imposters, and looks at the distinct qualities of real saffron.
What Is and What Isn't Ethical Saffron
Obtaining ethical saffron isn’t always as straightforward as it should be and the price has ultimately encouraged misrepresentation of other ingredients and sales of fraudulent saffron. This post brings awareness to imposter ingredients so you can make informed purchase decisions.
Tomato Saffron Quiche
Making a quiche is simple and once you have mastered the base recipe, your culinary creativity can be set free, incorporating any ingredients your heart desires. We've provided the base recipe here and added fresh tomatoes, burrata, nutmeg, and saffron to ours.
How to Dye With Saffron
Saffron is a natural dye capable of replacing chemical dyes in fabric, yarn, and more. It produces a yellow hue that ranges from pale to vibrant and golden, depending on the amount of threads you use. These step-by-step instructions will ensure you get the most for your money when using saffron to dye.
Fish Filet Burgers with Ginger Saffron Mayo
There is nothing like an easy dinner to throw on during a weeknight. These tender fish burgers with saffron mayo are just the thing—with ready-made fish patties, a few fresh toppings and our saffron ginger sauce!
Cardamom Saffron Chiffon Pie
Cardamom and Lime are beautiful additions to a Chiffon Pie, throw in some saffron and you have a pie that is as flavorful as it is light and airy. This is the perfect dessert for a warm, summer evening!