Chicken Breasts With Peppers, Tomatoes and Saffron Recipe Portugal launched great explorations in the 15th and 16th centuries, often in search of spices, and to a large extent, their discoveries defined their national cuisines.

Does Fizzy Soda Help an Upset Stomach? Doctors say the idea that bubbles help is mostly in our heads, though real ginger can soothe and caffeine kicks digestion into gear. But, sugar isn’t helpful, so better to try a tea with saffron or turmeric.

The Secret History of the World's Priciest Spice Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world­, going for up to $16 per gram-and with good reason. It comes from the dried bright orange-red stigmas of the flower Crocus sativus.

Zafferano Dinner - The gold of Italy Saffron is known for its ability to add a golden hue to color all types of dishes, but it's earthy subtlety adds a layer of flavor that makes any dish more complex. It has been used throughout the world and in several ancient civilizations for medici Read more ... nal and preventative health benefits. However, it is only cultivated in particular regions of the world in which its flowers are able to thrive. Safron consists of the dried stigmas of the purple crocus and it is considered the gold of the spices! The high cost comes from the extraordinary labor involved in harvesting and preparing it for storage. There are only 3 stigmas (referred to as saffron threads) per flower. Also adding to the expense is the fact that 80,000 flowers (or one acre) are needed to obtain one pound of Saffron. About 14,000 threads equals one ounce of saffron. The saffron that we are going to use at this dinner is "San Quirino Saffron", a first quality Italian saffron cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia, north-east Italy. Menu: Antipasto Fazzoletti di Gamberi e Ricotta, Salsa allo Zafferano e Porri Fazzoletti Fresh Pasta, Stuffed with Shrimps and Ricotta Cheese, Saffron Leek Sauce ____________________________________________________ Secondo Pescato del Giorno, Zafferano, Carciofi, Pomodorini, Wild Cutch Fish of the day, Saffron, Artichokes, Cherry Tomatoes ____________________________________________________ Dolce Gelato allo zafferano Fatto a Mano, Granola di Amaretti Hand Made Saffron Ice Cream, Amaretti cookies Crumble Menu $ 55.00 per person Saffron powered by Zafferano di San Quirino Wines powered by Veneto Hills

"Mozart In The Jungle" Star Saffron Burrows Continues Flower-Themed Names For Second Daughter Saffron Burrows and Alison Balian are now the proud parents of a little girl, their second baby.

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Saffron Burrows, 43, shows off her baby bump at Bridget Jones premiere Saffron and her wife are eagerly anticipating her second child.

Why saffron is the most expensive and sought-after spice in the world Iran is the world's leading exporter, despite having to deal with sanctions.

Iran's homegrown treasure: the spice that costs more than gold Saffron is the most expensive and sought after spice in the world -- and Iran is the world's leading exporter, despite having to deal with sanctions.

Saffron: Iran's homegrown treasure Saffron is the most expensive and sought after spice in the world -- and Iran is the world's leading exporter.