"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
...
> Jon wrote:
>
>> I've been using more fresh fennel lately and was wondering if there was
>> anything useful to do with the stalks. Most recipes I've seen, even
>> soups,
>> use the bulb and fronds and say to discard the stalks.
>>
>> Has anyone found good (food related) use for the stalks.
>
> Yes, you can slice them thinly and eat them raw. One example of such is at
> www.chow.com/stories/10438
>
That's interesting. I'll give that a try tonight. I have a bag-o-stalks in
the veggie crisper I can practice my knife skills on.

Regards,
Jon