Stupid question alert.
Can you still cook with fake saffron similar to how you have imitation vanilla? I ask because I want to know what to do if my saffron is not real.
Edit: saw this on Reddit
my wife and I got a headache from being out there too long . I think it’s from the pollution mix with being so hot.
I want to do the three day journey to the desert and sandboard my next visit.
Thanks for the background on why it’s so expensive. I’m plan on testing it with my son for his science experiment. I didn’t even smell it. We walked into a spice shop and the dude has us smelling so much stuff.
Did not sample any tea at the stalls but we had tea at the riad we stayed at...
Went to the market today
Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
I think this is some type of sugar
Mint tea
Olives
Saffron … employee said it can go for $52 a gram in the States.
Best ice-cream bar I ever had.
Burger looks nuts but it was so good. They call it a burger and a show. They pour melted cheddar cheese on the burger right in front of you.
Pizza
Wings
Mango ice tea
Plain mojito
Passion fruits mojito
Chip aisle …
Drinks …
Fresh warm bread with olive oil. I thought it was raisin bread and then I realized I was eating olives baked into the bread.
Some local snacks at the market
One of my favorite shows growing up …