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

This dish, colored with saffron and perfumed with warm spices, was inspired by a meal I recently enjoyed in Rafidi’s luxuriously updated restaurant, and shares his locavore approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

There are Persian restaurants and bookstores and shops selling the saffron and rose ice cream popular in Iran.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

If using, place saffron threads in sherry or bourbon to soften while the stew simmers, about 20 minutes.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

Her bare feet would raise the saffron dust that floated down on the coveralls and bunion- split shoes of the man breathing music in and out of his harmonica.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison