Saffron Pasta – a treat free of regret

Saffron Pasta – a treat free of regret

Does this sentence sound familiar? “Stay away from pasta, bread and potatoes at night because they contain the carbohydrates that are responsible for weight-gain.” Low-carb diets have been marketed as miracles for weight-loss in the past years – but this may be...
Saffron – The color of the rising sun

Saffron – The color of the rising sun

The glow of saffron-yellow is unique and unmistakable. The name alone, which comes from the arabic za’farãn, marks the characteristic color of the noble spice and bears the meaning “being yellow”. Not only delicious dishes may be colored and refined with this prime...
Saffron in the Persian cuisine

Saffron in the Persian cuisine

Persians are proud of the traditions of their cuisine, which are many centuries old. Saffron is one of the key elements in completing the pairing of unique flavors in their culinary philosophy. As the region of Khorasan is the place of origin of MIASA’s...
Spices and herbes for delicious food

Spices and herbes for delicious food

Herbs and spices determine the delicate taste nuances of all dishes. However, they have more going for them than their well-tasting aromas – they also provide us with healthy minerals and vitamins. The right spices have the power to enhance the flavors of meat,...
Why chestnuts are good energy boosters?

Why chestnuts are good energy boosters?

What was once considered a meal of the poor, is finding its way to fine cuisine. Chestnuts can be found at local stores as soon as the colder seasons come our way. Most of us know them as delicious snacks that we find at christmas markets, where the familiar smell of...
Saffron Honey – nature’s impressive treat

Saffron Honey – nature’s impressive treat

We dedicate todays article to our liquid gold – honey- as it not only becomes extraordinary thanks to our top-of-the-line saffron, even as a pure product it bears secrets that widen our eyes. Long before sugar was discovered as a sweetener, honey was already being...
Staying in shape in Winter

Staying in shape in Winter

The holidays are over and have ushered in the new year with its chilly days. We still feel stuffed and somewhat sluggish from the overload of delicacies that we have been enjoying at the feasts. Some of us may know the seasonal lethargic or even depressed moods all...