The Pantry Quiz #77

Do You Know?

What spice comes from the stigma of this flower?

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Please leave your answer in the comments, and let us know whether you have this ingredient in your pantry.

[Last week's answer: Chinese parsley is not parsley; it's another name for cilantro, which is in a different plant family.]

You can find most answers to The Pantry Quiz by using the search box at right, at the top of the page, to hunt for clues. Come back next Saturday for the answer to today's quiz question.

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Please leave your answer in the comments, and let us know whether you have this ingredient in your pantry.

[Last week's answer: Chinese parsley is not parsley; it's another name for cilantro, which is in a different plant family.]

You can find most answers to The Pantry Quiz by using the search box at right, at the top of the page, to hunt for clues. Come back next Saturday for the answer to today's quiz question.

Comments

Saffron! I keep it on hand for paella and Persian dishes, etc.

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Of course I have it ... YUM!

Saffron, and it is so beautiful. I do keep it and have a few recipes, but do need to experiment more. I have mostly used it in soups.

Saffron! I like so much its fragrance!

I like it very much in an orange rice pudding. Instead of cinnamon or vanilla, try it with saffron. Delicious!

Saffron. Just restocked after making a batch of our favorite ~ Chicken Soup in the Style of Bouillabaisse.

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Saffron; I like it a lot but don't use that often.

Saffron!

Never used it, but I know it. Saffron.

Saffron. I have some in my cupboard, but thought I was buying gold when I purchased it!!

Saffron and yes I have it.

Saffron! I don't always have it on hand, as I tend to only buy it when I actually need it for something specific

,,,and the lovely flower is an autumn crocus. I read about a saffron festival in Kashmir: http://zesterdaily.com/drinking/kashmiri-kahwah-tea-spirit-and-tradition/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=12099589&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_rKDGO2BomngDxtso2P1g_5r937aVSVRR5pA9rGsAfR73GzRuOo9k9SDyJNbT2_exnvvRHPe0eQSRZYBlwFiIMYFyzOUFO1CBoNFpyH_4uEoICdJ0&_hsmi=12099589
(sorry for the length!), with a recipe for tea made with saffron.
I have saffron, but also have a long-time 'fear of saffron,' so my experience is very limited.

Saffron.
I've never eaten or used it.

Saffron. And yes, it's in the cabinet, ready to go!

Saffron, and yes, it's in the cabinet

I knew this one!!

I am Canadian Persian, so I use saffron a lot in my dishes. In addition to it's good fragrance, saffron remove stress and if you use a little bit of it everyday you will be happier and healthier.

Saffron and one of these days I will keep watch on the stretch of forest that has fall crocuses so that I can try to harvest my own. Or, I suppose, plant my own bulbs . . .