Susan Parsons: McMillans of WindView Farm in Bungendore are mad about saffron

By Susan Parsons
Updated May 12 2015 - 4:15pm, first published April 28 2015 - 11:45pm
Christine and Ian McMillans' mauve saffron flowers include a rare albino flower. Photo: Carolyn Ho
Christine and Ian McMillans' mauve saffron flowers include a rare albino flower. Photo: Carolyn Ho
Crab and saffron quiche. Photo: Lorraine Bockwinkel
Crab and saffron quiche. Photo: Lorraine Bockwinkel
Medieval saffron tart. Photo:  Carolyn Ho
Medieval saffron tart. Photo: Carolyn Ho

Slow Food Canberra visited WindView Farm outside Bungendore for a saffron experience on April 11. Property owners Christine and Ian McMillan moved to the farm in 2009 though both still work in Canberra. Christine, a second-generation Canberran, loves working outdoors and says Ian won't put lights on her lawn because he fears she will never come inside.

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