Tag: saffron

  • santa lucia buns (lussekatter)

    santa lucia buns (lussekatter)

    The more I’ve learned about Santa Lucia Day in Sweden, and about saffron buns, and why they are called lussekatter, the more I am in awe of how traditions come to be. And how good these buns are with hot cocoa on a cold, dark, and rainy night! I remember the first time I made…

  • saffron madeleines

    saffron madeleines

    “I’m just mad about saffron…saffron’s mad about me…” Actually, I don’t know if I can say I’m mad about saffron, but I think these are quite rightly delicious! Just think of them as little personal cakes that you don’t need to feel guilty about. One or two isn’t going to ruin whatever diet goal you may have…

  • saffron almond olive oil cookies

    saffron almond olive oil cookies

    I was hoping to make cookies, but did not have any butter. I did have extra virgin olive oil, though. So I went searching online, which is what I always do, for recipes or inspiration. Sometimes both. This is a recipe from Mark Bittman. I did not have zest, or juice, but I did have…

  • saffron pineapple coconut cake

    saffron pineapple coconut cake

    This week, I finally went to the doctor to get checked out. I had this suspicious spot on my scalp. Not only did it turn out to be benign, but it turned out my blood pressure, pulse, and weight were all down from their usual higher levels! In fact, I’m healthier than I’ve been in…

  • New Year’s Day–Buns!

    New Year’s Day–Buns!

    Two things about this. One, I didn’t make them on St. Lucia Day, like I should’ve, which was on December 13th. They are basically the recipe for St. Lucia Buns, or Lussekatter, from Joe Pastry. Second, I only had about 1/4th of the saffron needed, so I made them without the saffron. In tasting the finished product,…