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Arri London
 
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WardNA wrote:
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> >Surprised none of yoose so-called foodie pros listed the most obvious...
> >saffron. duh
> >

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> Saffron is not flavorless, either.


Very true.
Real saffron is too expensive to use just for colouring! We do have some
Mexican saffron which gives a nice colour, but no real taste.
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WardNA wrote:
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> >Surprised none of yoose so-called foodie pros listed the most obvious...
> >saffron. duh
> >

>
> Saffron is not flavorless, either.


Very true.
Real saffron is too expensive to use just for colouring! We do have some
Mexican saffron which gives a nice colour, but no real taste.
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Paprika is a good one!
"Arri London" > wrote in message
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> sf wrote:
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> > On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 17:54:05 -0600, Arri London
> > > wrote:
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> > > provided it isn't cooked.

> >
> > it can be cooked, but not over cooked
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> True, but our herbs get darker as they cook. For the freshest green
> colour, uncooked herbs are best.



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Paprika is a good one!
"Arri London" > wrote in message
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> sf wrote:
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> > On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 17:54:05 -0600, Arri London
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > provided it isn't cooked.

> >
> > it can be cooked, but not over cooked
> >

>
>
> True, but our herbs get darker as they cook. For the freshest green
> colour, uncooked herbs are best.



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