I have and love this book.

I have and love Crocus.

I LOVE Pilau Rice. And Spanish Paella (without the seafood, ty!!) was always cooked with saffron too. And kedgeree (same as in brackets above) and most YELLOW rice dishes ;o)

D’y’all know just how FLUFFING expensive saffron is to buy in a supermarket ? ? ?

The story of saffron is told in vivid historical detail, chronicling the role of this fragrant flower in the mystique of queens and the movements of armies, accompanied by a variety of traditional and modern recipes using this valuable spice.