On Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:11:32 +0100, "Ophelia"
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> "KenK" > wrote in message
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> > I've never tasted fennel. I can't recall seeing it in the market - but
> > that may be because I don't know what it looks like! <g>
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> If you like the flavour of aniseed, you will like fennel
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IMO, it's a very, very mild flavor. I do NOT like black licorice
['licorice candy' is made with Anise and NOT from Liquorice root in
United States], but I do like fennel bulb - even raw (in a salad) and
of course, I like the fennel flavor (powdered/ground or whole seeds)
in Italian sausage.

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