On 2007-03-14, Vicky Conlan wrote:
(Although it may be some time* till I can get my hands on some
decent saffron)

I had placed an order with http://www.saffron.com, (Vanilla, Saffron
Imports). They sell Iranian saffron (sargol short: cut saffron,
almost entirely just the red stigmas), vanilla products, other
extracts, dried mushrooms, paella pans, and posters.

My order consisted of a pound of vanilla beans ($20), a quart of
vanilla extract (extract of Mexican vanilla beans in cane spirits;
$15), and an ounce of saffron ($45). It arrived today! They threw in
a bar of saffron soap and a smaller bottle (4oz?) of vanilla extract,
with my order of an ounce of saffron.

The saffron looks and smells HEAVENLY -- intensely red, and sweeter
and less musty/medicinal than the saffron I had been using; good
enough to eat -- I've nibbled on a few strands already.


(A spring saffron-themed menu has been slowly taking shape in my head,
but it's not ready to post about yet.... )


N., no affiliation, beyond satisfied customer.