by redazione | 8, Apr, 2016 | Stories
How can we use saffron? What dishes can we pair with it? Some prior preparation is necessary to use saffron properly: put the needed quantity of saffron (e.g. 0,10 g stigmas per 200 g rice) in a teacup with lukewarm water or, better, warm broth and infuse for at least...
by redazione | 7, Apr, 2016 | Stories
Now that we’ve learnt more about growing and preserving the precious pistils of this enchanting flower, let’s discover what are the main saffron processing steps by asking Vincenzo how to get saffron powder from the flower. First of all, the blooming: in what...
by redazione | 7, Apr, 2016 | Stories
Here we are again with Vincenzo Lucidi. After finding out more about this spice and the origin of this amazing father-to-son handover, it’s time to learn all about growing saffron. What is your working philosophy? I’ve been growing saffron for more than 10 years. I...
by redazione | 7, Apr, 2016 | Stories
Passion, research, commitment, respect for nature and tradition as a cultural value. These are the key factors that make a product so valuable and these are the guiding values of Vincenzo Lucidi, owner of “Zafferano dei Colli Piceni” (lit., Saffron of Piceno Hills)....
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