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Finding Pennsylvania Saffron

You probably know saffron as expensive red threads from Spain, sold in tiny, tiny containers at specialy stores and used to color and flavor paella. Its threads are picked from a type of crocus, the crocus sativus, and the painstaking nature of its harvest has led to it being known as "the world's most expensive spice." And, if you're anything like me, you may not have actually used it much; given that it's so pricey, saffron...

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MSG Presents: Floral Flavors at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

On Tuesday, July 28, the Masters of Social Gastronomy will tackle the long tradition of floral foods at a special after-hours lecture at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. MSG will take on both myths and science as they explore ice cream flavored with violet, apple pie perfumed with rosewater, the secrets of the steeply priced spice saffron, and much more. 

Tickets will likely sell out so be sure to get your ticket now!

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