Saffron is characterised by a bitter taste and a hay-like fragrance; these are caused by the chemicals picrocrocin and safranal.It also contains a carotenoid dye, crocin, that gives food a rich golden-yellow colour. These traits make saffron a much-sought after ingredient in many foods worldwide. Saffron also has medicinal applications.
Saffron is derived from the flower [...]

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Everybody who has visited Spain and more in particular Valencia must have heard of the famous Paella a la Valenciana. But I think most people dont know where the paella comes from and what it means.
First of all, paella is not exactly the dish but the recipient this typical plate is cooked in. We [...]

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Rice is the staple food of over two thirds of the world. It’s rich in thiamin, niacin and iron, easy to prepare and can be used in many types of recipes. Use it in soups, stews, main dishes as well as desserts. Rice is one of the highest quality protein foods. White rice contains 103 [...]

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The most beautiful dyes for Easter eggs come from foodstuff you probably already have in your kitchen.
I have been delighted with the results of the colors I have tried and my friends have been thrilled to receive them as springtime gifts. The colors are very unusual — gentle, earthy, soft, and very vibrant, without [...]

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In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has skyrocketed to the forefront of the medical field. A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use alternative medicine and healing.
One facet of this burgeoning interest is Herbal Medicine. While it may seem “trendy” to some, Herbal Medicine has been around [...]

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Christmas recipe serves: 12
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Calories per serving: 605
Not suitable for freezing
Christmas recipe ingredients
* Onions or shallot: 225 g (8 oz)
* Celery, 125 g (4 oz)
* Garlic cloves, 3
* Fish stock, 1.1 litres (2 pints)
* White wine, 300 ml (10 fl oz)
* Saffron, 1.25 ml (quarter tsp)
* Bay leaf, 1
* Fish [...]

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