Saffron (crocus sativus), a plant that is thousands of years old, has been known and appreciated from the beginning of time.
Saffron: Used as a spice and a coloring agent, this plant has been cultivated from ancient times for culinary as well as medicinal properties. It was first introduced in France during the 11th century Crusades.
A legendary plant :
the Greeks and Romans revered its precious stigma, and Cleopatra was said to perfume herself with saffron to be more seductive.
(see History of Saffron).
Saffron is a rare spice. A product of high quality that imparts the distinction of its regional origin. This spice lends itself to all sorts of culinary uses, be they sweet or salty.
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