The NutsAndCrafts Journal
Sourcing notes, nutrition, and what we learn on the road.
How to Tell Real Kashmiri Saffron: 5 Tests You Can Do at Home
Most fake saffron fails within fifteen minutes in a glass of water. Here are five simple checks, what each one proves, and what it cannot.
Kashmiri vs Iranian Saffron: What Is Actually Different
Iran grows most of the world's saffron and Kashmir grows a sliver of it. Here is how the two compare on colour, aroma, thread and price.
What Saffron Should Cost in 2026, Per Gram
The only fair way to compare saffron prices is per gram. Here is what drives the price, what a sensible range looks like, and the prices that should worry you.
Saffron in Pregnancy: What Is Known, and How Much Is Enough
Kesar milk is an old tradition in many Indian homes during pregnancy. Here is what is actually known about it, and why the amount matters more than anything else.
Mamra vs California Almonds: How to Tell Them Apart by Shape
Mamra almonds cost several times more than California almonds, and they look different if you know what to look for. Here is how to spot the real thing.
Kashmiri Walnut Grades Explained: Snow White, Light and Amber
Walnut kernels are graded by colour, and the colour tells you a lot about freshness and taste. Here is what each grade means and which to buy.
How to Make Kashmiri Kehwa at Home
Green tea, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon and almonds: the warm, golden tea Kashmir serves every guest. Here is how to make it properly in ten minutes.