Secrets of Saffron: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive Spice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807050095)

Pat Willard's enticing exploration of the exotic spice saffron describes its journey from the ancient Sumerian kingdoms, Persia, and the island of Crete to the Pennsylvania Dutch in America. Through a beautiful blend of personal stories, myths, history, quotations, ancient remedies, and modern recipes, Willard takes us from Cleopatra's bath to the medieval court of France and beyond. A practical guide to buying, using, and even growing saffron as well as a cookbook containing recipes ranging from Paella Valenica to Saffron Consomm , this magical account is perfect for anyone who has ever been teased by this seductive spice.

Author: Pat Willard
ISBN-10: 0807050091
ISBN-13: 9780807050095
Publisher: Beacon Press
Language: English
Published: 04/11/2002
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.58w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Kliatt 07/01/2002 pg. 48