PAMPORE, India - Tucked in a valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas of the Indian Kashmir region is the town of Pampore, ...

Saffron, often dubbed the 'red gold,' holds the title of the world's most expensive spice. Its hefty price tag is justified ...

Pampore, a town in Indian Kashmir, is known for producing saffron, the world's most expensive spice. Traditional farming faces threats from urbanization and climate change, resulting in decreased ...

Mastering the crusty golden layer that develops at the bottom of this Persian rice dish is a revered skill. “New wives are ...

There is new interest in growing saffron among small farmers in search of a cash crop, and among cooks and gardeners seeking ...

Today, Iran is the largest producer of saffron ... She has battled weeds and aggressive gophers. Harvesting saffron is backbreaking work. First, the tiny flowers are picked on hands and knees ...

Italian farmer Alessandro Mazzuoli might only produce just 1,000g of his star crop a year, but the revenue it brings in makes ...

In neighboring Iran, saffron is used throughout many recipes. Saffron is used in desserts, curries and milk drinks in Indian cuisine." Harvesting saffron is incredibly time-consuming and labor ...