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Saffron: The Story of England's Red Gold, with Delicious Saffron Recipes That Family and Friends Will Love
The Story of England's Red Gold with Delicious Saffron Recipes that Family and Friends will Love.
92 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2011
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January 24, 2020
An excellent and in-depth excursion through the biology, history, horticulture, pharmacology and gastronomy of saffron, all in one slim volume. Sally Francis is an engaging writer, and explores her subject knowledgeably, but in easy-reading terms.
I had dipped into this book already, in search of recipes (there are a good range), but now I sat down and enjoyed reading all about the plant, its biochemistry, origins, legends, husbandry and contribution to England's (and other countries') economics in Tudor and Stuart times.
A fascinating and very readable book, with added perks. I'm dying to try the leek and saffron broth, followed by the golden saffron ice-cream!
I had dipped into this book already, in search of recipes (there are a good range), but now I sat down and enjoyed reading all about the plant, its biochemistry, origins, legends, husbandry and contribution to England's (and other countries') economics in Tudor and Stuart times.
A fascinating and very readable book, with added perks. I'm dying to try the leek and saffron broth, followed by the golden saffron ice-cream!
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