Saffron... in Malaysia!

Saffron... spice of legend. I used to read about it, see it on TV, but never actually find it in supermarkets. So what is it? According to Wiki:

Saffron (pronounced  /ˈsæfrɒn/) is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Crocus is a genus in the family Iridaceae. Each saffron crocus grows to 20–30 cm (8–12 in) and bears up to four flowers, each with three vivid crimson stigmas, which are each the distal end of a carpel. Together with the styles, or stalks that connect the stigmas to their host plant, the dried stigmas are used mainly in various cuisines as a seasoning and colouring agent. Saffron, long among the world's most costly spices by weight, is native to Southwest Asia and was first cultivated in Greece. As a genetically monomorphic clone, it was slowly propagated throughout much of Eurasia and was later brought to parts of North Africa, North America, and Oceania.

So what I hear you say... I just got shocked with the price! Look on my friends...

 The front label...

 The amount! O.O

And finally the price. Yep, it is the middle one... that price can get you a decent pizza! Must taste like something special... I am not game enough to cook with it, so let us just wait and see how long it takes to get into the local dishes over here... I'm guessing, at that price, for that amount... not this century! ;-)

Mama goes to Perhentian Island...

...so Papa and the kids go walkabout! Had the weekend to spend with the kids, since their Mama had to take DPP PETRONAS students to Perhentian Island in Terengganu. She arrived last night, and this morning (about now), Papa has to go to catch a flight from Penang International Airport to attend a HEPA programme in Bandung, Indonesia for 3 days. Oh well, kids, do not be too rowdy, and listen to your Mama. Do not fight, and do your homework. Do not miss your daily prayers and be good children. Sleep early, especially Adam, since you have to get up early for the bus. *sigh*.... see you again soon! :-D

 This is my BB wallpaper...

 I got told off by the shop assistant... she said that I could not take any pictures here, so I took a picture and asked, "you mean I cannot take this picture". She said, "yes, cannot". I said, "ok"... she did not see the irony... ;-)

 Sofiya and Adam on a choo choo train... rides cost RM1 nowadays... no more 20 sen rides.

 Alissa getting the drinks.

 My children taking over the kiddies areas at the TESCO Stargate food court.

 Dr Anissa wants to check your hearbeat! :-D

 Here is her very first patient. hehehehe

After a few long hours at Alor Setar Mall and TESCO Stargate... here is the scene in the car... hehehehe hope you kids had fun!