Tucked in a valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas of the Indian Kashmir region is the town of Pampore, famed for its farms ...

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

PAMPORE, India -- Kashmiri saffron farmer Abdul Majeed Wani should be a happy man, as prices for the "world's most expensive spice" are up this year and production is down in top-grower Iran.

The culinary practices are deeply rooted in the culture associated with not just modern day Iran but also the Persian ...

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

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

Today, Iran is the largest producer of saffron in ... country traveled to Burlington to learn how to grow, process and market saffron. Melinda Price, a founder of Peace and Plenty Farm in ...

This market is one of the most noticeable markets in Iran in terms of economy ... The best souvenirs of Mashhad are as follows: Saffron, Barberry, Nuts, Jelly Bean, Turquoise, Sweets, candies, Nabat, ...

From traditional Qatari breakfasts through to sweets and Persian delicacies, Souq Waqif’s restaurants and cafes offer some of ...

In Maiwand grocer, named for the district in Kandahar Province, there are barberries for rice dishes, rose jam, and a tray of saffron ... export market, many of the goods are from Iran, Tajikistan ...