Saffron: A Global History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781789143300)

Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of Egyptian mummies, in the saffron-hued robes of Buddhist monks, and in unmistakable dishes around the world. It has been the catalyst for trade wars as well as smuggling schemes and used in medicine and cosmetics. Complete with delicious recipes and surprising anecdotes, this book traces the many paths taken by saffron, revealing the allure of a spice sought globally by merchants, chefs, artists, scientists, clerics, traders, warriors, and black-market smugglers.

Author: Ramin Ganeshram
ISBN-10: 1789143306
ISBN-13: 9781789143300
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Language: English
Published: 12/09/2020
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.90h x 4.70w x 0.50d