wild about saffron

Saffron is a rare Eastern beauty. Its aphrodisiac allure, according to the Knights of Arabia, who used this elusive sorceress with judicious wisdom, is believed to be most effective on women.

The Romans adopted a slightly differing opinion, using saffron to scent the baths of both aristocratic gentlemen and their female lovers.

Its slightly pungent, herbal taste and stunning hue dominate in the cuisines of the Middle East, but its allure crosses cultures into the foods and lifestyle of Europe's glamorous Mediterranean coast.