Saffron is pricey for a couple of reasons, one of which being shipping. Growing it in New Mexico could help lower prices, especially for those saffron lovers closest to the land of enchantment.
When I was a kid, around ten years old, my brother and I spent two weeks in the summer with our grandma. Grandma and Grandpa lived on a farm. One day, Grandma asked us what we wanted for dinner.