Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Saffron threads in a spoon - Robin Stewart/Getty Images Often called red gold, saffron is the most expensive spice in the world: A ...

Saffron is a spice that’s long been revered across the globe, captivating hearts and palates with its deep-red hue and complex flavour. Originating from the delicate stigma of the saffron crocus ...

If you want to start an argument at an international gathering of chefs, just mention saffron and then stand back. The opinions will flow unabated. During last fall’s Worlds of Flavor conference at ...