saffron
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Leading the procession has been Bhikkhu Pannakara, a Vietnamese monk whose saffron sash is adorned with sheriff badges from the many counties that have hosted them and secured the roads.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
It’s really good for bits, like when you’re in need of saffron, or pasta and tomato sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
There are Persian restaurants and bookstores and shops selling the saffron and rose ice cream popular in Iran.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025
Fava beans are exceptional in a spring risotto, like this recipe from NYT Cooking that incorporates asparagus and saffron, or pasta primavera, or even a fava bean lemon ricotta dip spread on crostini.
From Salon • May 14, 2025
He makes saffron rice pudding, stirring patiently, pulling the pot from the fire with a troubadour’s timing.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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