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Our saffron: the verdict

6/7/2012

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We recently received a report on the quality of our saffron harvest. The final weight was 10.4 grams. I was told that anything between 8 and 12 grams is terrific for a first-time harvest, so we were right in there. Smugness ensued.

Here's a bit more from the report:
"For a first up harvest you did extremely well, with both the look and feel of the saffron being extremely close to perfect ... Brilliant first up presentation."
What marked the difference between "extremely close" to perfection and the real deal was the need for seven minutes' extra drying time. We were sent back a sample of our own saffron together with a sample of some stuff that was faultless, so we've got a comparison for next year's harvest -- if the samples manage to languish that long in our pantry (doubtful).

Accompanying the report was a cheque. As in, payment. As in, income. As in, something to put in our bank account. So yay saffron! Viva you! You're the star ingredient in my new favourite dessert AND you bring us money. Brilliant.

Posted by Farmer Nik

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cat in a saffron hat
6/7/2012 08:08:19 am

Joy joy joy - I am stonkingly delighted for you marvellous saffron farmers.
A hearty slap on the back for all your hard work Xx

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Kez
6/7/2012 10:54:18 am

We will keep training little bobbin fingers for next years harvest! Congratulations! This is great news!

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Muza
11/7/2012 08:29:46 am

Well done kids, keep it up and the cheque away from the tax maniacs

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