Using turmeric instead of saffron is like using a badger when you need a penguin, just cos they’re the same colour means nothing

This. Plus I’m genuinely laughing out loud here so this wins the internet for today.

Your friend gave you either Tumeric or crap Saffron powder, Saffron is strands and you can pinch strands it’s the measure used more than often. Hope that helps.

Using turmeric instead of saffron is like using a badger when you need a penguin, just cos they’re the same colour means nothing

I’ve been to a natural history museum that would make you think otherwise. I think they’ve redisplayed it now, but when I visited the Horniman Museum the had a model of a miniature model of an elephant, a real stuff armadillo and a large replica flea all displayed together in the same case – seemingly because they were all grey and about a foot long.

The real thing is great

Ever been to Tumeric Walden ?

In the 16th–17th centuries the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) was widely grown, thanks to the town’s favourable soil and climate. The flower was valuable, as the extract from the stigmas was used in medicines, as a condiment, in perfume, as an aphrodisiac, and as an expensive yellow dye. The industry gave Walden its name.[2]

Like buying oregano when you think it is weed.

Have you been watching Spaced?

giantalkali – Member
Using turmeric instead of saffron is like using a badger when you need a penguin, just cos they’re the same colour means nothing

^^^ This is very funny. Good one. Cheer me up this morning. 😆

Been using a pinch of strands on tonight’s chicken kebabs

Someone’s doing well…

Yeah, not to brag but that’s like a million pounds worth right there

Is that Mediterranean turmeric?

glasgowdan – Member
Been using a pinch of strands on tonight’s chicken kebabs

That’s a lot of saffron for kebabs … 😯

Are those Persian saffron coz I have never seen saffron packed that way.

How much are they? 😛

That’s Persian saffron as brought over by family members. No idea how much they are…!

glasgowdan – Member
That’s Persian saffron as brought over by family members. No idea how much they are…!

I see. I think I am going to get me mate to buy some next time he goes home. 😛

Is that not ginger hair clippings?

Saffron from Fortnum & Mason at £15 for 0.2 grams … 😮

Using turmeric instead of saffron is like using a badger when you need a penguin, just cos they’re the same colour means nothing

Tomorrow night’s dinner party guests are going to be disappointed in my “Penguin” a l’Orange, then. It will, at least be orange though thanks to the saffron.