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What You're Really Paying For When You Buy Saffron (And Why It's Worth It)
Let's be honest, when you see the price tag on saffron, you might do a double-take. We get it. Before we started growing saffron ourselves on our farm in Orange, NSW, we had the same reaction. But after years of getting our hands dirty (literally) and our Chiropractors on speed dial, we've learned exactly what goes into every precious thread. Let me break it down for you. The Reality of Growing Saffron Here's something that continues to blow minds when we talk about saffron g
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Nov 34 min read


Your Ultimate Guide to Growing Saffron in Australia
Discover the Secrets of Saffron Cultivation Ever wondered what goes into producing those precious red threads of saffron? Whether you’re...
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Jul 233 min read


Saffron Hot Cross Buns
Ingredients (buns) 10 ground saffron threads 1/4 cup warm milk 4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp mixed...
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Apr 12 min read


Milanese Risotto
Ingredients 5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups arborio...
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Dec 17, 20241 min read


Storing Saffron: A Guide to Preserving the World’s Most Precious Spice
Saffron, often called “red gold,” is not only the world’s most prized spice but also one with a remarkable shelf life. To ensure that...
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Jun 9, 20241 min read


Saffron Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients: 10 strands Argyle Australian Saffron (preferably ground) ⅔ Cup Milk 1 ¾ cups Plain Flour 2 Teaspoons baking powder ¼...
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Apr 2, 20241 min read


Saffron & Rosewater Lamingtons
Ingredients (cake) 50 g unsalted butter, softened & cut into pieces, 120 g castor sugar 4 eggs (room temp) 1 tsp vanilla extract 120 g...
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Jan 17, 20241 min read


How to choose your saffron
Saffron is a highly sought-after spice known for its exquisite flavor, vibrant color, and numerous health benefits. However, especially...
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Oct 6, 20232 min read


Saffron Honeycomb
Ingredients 100mg ground saffron (approx 10 strands) 300 g caster sugar 20 g honey 1 tbsp bicarbonate of soda Method Add your ground...
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Sep 23, 20231 min read


Beef & Saffron Risotto
Ingredients Pinch of Argyle Australian Saffron (approx 6-8 threads) 20gms unsalted butter 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Garlic clove, minced 1...
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Jul 21, 20231 min read


Saffron Soufflé
Ingredients 6-8 strands of saffron steeped in 3 Tbsp of hot water for 2 hours prior to cooking 50g butter, plus extra for greasing 25g...
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May 22, 20231 min read


Saffron & Cardomom Pasta (by Sarah McKenzie)
Ingredients 6-8 strands of saffron steeped in 3 Tbsp of hot water for 2 hours prior to cooking 20g Butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 x eshallot -...
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Oct 10, 20221 min read


Saffron Salted Caramel
Ingredients 10 strands of Argyle Australian Saffron 1/2 cup (100g) castor sugar 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 90g salted butter, room...
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Sep 16, 20222 min read


Saffron Latte
Ingredients ¾ cup Whole milk 3 to 4 Saffron threads, crushed 1 cardamom pod (optional) ¼ cup Espresso (double shot) Method In a small...
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Sep 8, 20221 min read


Saffron Vanilla Slice
Ingredients Pinch of Argyle Australian Saffron (8-10 strands) 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 1 cup caster sugar 1/3 cup corn flour 1/3 cup...
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Jul 13, 20222 min read


Saffron Shortbread
Ingredients 1 pinch Argyle Australian Saffron (5-7 threads), or if using ground saffron, the tip of a teaspoon 1 Tbsp milk 100 g butter...
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Dec 7, 20211 min read


"But I just don't know how to use Saffron?"
This is the most common thing we hear when talking to people about saffron. They know what saffron is, but don't use it often as they are...
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Aug 28, 20211 min read


Saffron Mashed Potato
Ingredients 1 pinch Argyle Australian Saffron (5-7 threads), or if using ground saffron, the tip of a teaspoon 500gm potatoes, peeled &...
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Jul 19, 20211 min read


Saffron Coconut Rice
Ingredients 1 pinch (approx 6-8 strands) of Argyle Australian Saffron. If using ground saffron, use the tip of a teaspoon 2 cups Jasmine...
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Jul 5, 20211 min read


Saffron & Jarlsberg Cheese puffs (GF)
Ingredients 5-7 strands of Argyle Australian Saffron 160mls full cream milk 70gms Jarlsberg cheese, grated 60mls of Vegetable Oil 1 egg,...
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Jun 27, 20201 min read
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