Most of the world's exotic spices hail from exotic locations – far-off tropical islands or the thick forests of Africa, India and Indonesia. One notable exception is saffron, the most exotic and ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and ...

Cultivating saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is surprisingly feasible at home, even in small spaces. Starting with healthy corms and well-draining soil, planting occurs in late summer for ...