I came to love fennel by way of happenstance; it wasn't love at first bite. But through culinary school, some chance explorations of the produce aisle of my grocery store and lots of relentless ki ...

But it's not just the flavor that makes for an easy comparison between this candy, anise, and fennel: They all contain another compound called anethole, which gives them a similar aroma.

Use them in curries, soups, stews, or even sprinkle them over salads or yoghurt. 5. Fennel seed with rock candy: Crush a ...