"Joseph Littleshoes" > wrote in message
...
> Bob (this one) wrote:
>
> > . Funnel cakes. I can
> > hear you laughing.
> > You know what they are. Basically, sweet batter dropped into
> > hot fat
> > and fried briefly on each side.
>
> I opened this post with the expectation of a recipe for "fennel cakes"
> (that's what i get for not putting my glasses on) but now im thinking,
> a basic "doughnut" batter flavoured with fennel? Some where i have a
> recipe for a heavy, sweet cake made with rye flour, im thinking fennel
> might go very well in it.
>
> Perhaps a pound cake with fennel, or even adding fennel to a basic spice
> cake.
>
> While i used to love the county fairs for the rides and amusements i now
> make a point of going just for the food. Once a year i indulge in corn
> dogs, a big plate of deep fried chicken & shrimp, caramel corn etc.
> etc.

Ooooooooo, yes, and it's almost that time of year! The California State
Fair begins in just a couple of weeks -- corn doggies, here I come :-)

TammyM