Saffron crocus. Its stigmas and styles Photo Credit Saffron is a spice. Its vibrant red is also used to color foods. During a time when I made ultra fancy dishes for my family, I remember needing saffron. The tiny jar costs a lot of money. I only bought it that once. When adding saffron to my dish, I noticed the food took on a beautiful golden color. Can I tempt you with this delicious recipe for Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Cream Sauce from the Food Network? Looks yummy, right? Today's topic, though, is not about saffron recipes. We're telling a story: The Soldier and The Farmer. One of the two places quality saffron grows well is in Afghanistan. In this war-torn country, farmers cultivate the ground and grown rows of saffron crocus plants, but they had a problem. There was little demand in their country for their crop. Last Saturday, the Weekend Edition of NPR aired a story of three US soldiers, Kimberly Jung, Keith Alaniz, and Emily Miller,...
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