Perfected Recipe

I love Saffron.

It smells like luxury...

... like the crisp, fruity aroma of new leather as you slide into the car seat and hear it stretch.
... like the tingling sensation you get when you wrap yourself in a fluffy, white Turkish towel after a day of sunbathing.
... like the sound of a water fountain trickling and bouncing off walls in an open, spacious place...
... like the satisfaction you get slipping on a little black dress after a long workout knowing you deserve to look good in it.
... or how deep you find you can breath after a long hot stone massage.

Luxury is that feeling you get when you feel like you should be purring.

Just yesterday I perfected a recipe by adding Saffron to it. Its an opulent, yet light and easy breakfast dish - a taste of aromatic luxury.

You will need:

• Creme Fraiche
• Honey (Honey with the honeycomb in it is recommended)
• Saffron
• Orange Blossom Water
• Yogurt (Optional: add plain yogurt if you prefer a thinner consistency)
• Whole Wheat Pita Bread
• Walnuts

Its not every day I come across Saffron, seeing as how its one of the most expensive substances in the world, so when I came across this little vial at TJMaxx Homegoods for $7.99, I had to have it!

Using a mortar and pestle, grind the saffron down into a fine powder spice and place into a bowl of creme fraiche.

Add honey. I use a local, raw unfiltered honey from bees pollinating Georgia wildflowers. I think its important to buy local whenever you can -- not only to support the local economy and develop a relationship with food and community, but also to taste a little bit of the land. There's really so much diversity in flavors when they come from different places thanks to various soil types and qualities, agricultural breeds, weather, etc..

Blend the honey, creme fraiche, orange blossom water and saffron together into a yummy batch of heavenly goodness.

Spread over pita bread and top with walnuts. Viola!

Tip: add a bit of bee pollen for a vitamin, mineral and protein booster!

Blue Skies,