What's for Dinner, Tues., Oct. 8, 2024 [View all]

Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice with Saffron



This is a fall-blooming crocus in my front flower garden. The stamen is what becomes saffron. I already have some saffron which I will use on my substitute rice, which is couscous. I have a whole box full of fall-blooming croci bulbs, which I am planting this week. It will grow yet this fall and I will harvest the stamens for use in cooking. Sadly, the flowers only stick around for a few days at most.

As you know, saffron is outrageously expensive, so I'm glad I can grow it. To use it, you have to get it wet first.

Kombucha: spicy turmeric and pineapple.

Dessert: tea and almond cookies.