Fennel
Fennel is a bulbous vegetable with a tall, wispy, fronded top that looks rather like dill. The fronds can be used in salads, but the main attraction of fennel is the bulb itself. It’s very firm and crunchy, and it tastes a bit like licorice and anise. It has a fresh, bright taste that is wonderful in salads and slaws, but can also be grilled or braised until tender.
Fennel originated in the Mediterranean and has long been used for culinary and medicinal reasons. The health benefits of fennel include relief from anemia, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, colic, diarrhea, as well as respiratory and menstrual disorders. Fennel or its essence is widely used around the world in mouth fresheners, toothpastes, antacids and in various culinary applications.
Fennel is a bulbous vegetable with a tall, wispy, fronded top that looks rather like dill. The fronds can be used in salads, but the main attraction of fennel is the bulb itself. It’s very firm and crunchy, and it tastes a bit like licorice and anise. It has a fresh, bright taste that is wonderful in salads and slaws, but can also be grilled or braised until tender.
Fennel originated in the Mediterranean and has long been used for culinary and medicinal reasons. The health benefits of fennel include relief from anemia, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, colic, diarrhea, as well as respiratory and menstrual disorders. Fennel or its essence is widely used around the world in mouth fresheners, toothpastes, antacids and in various culinary applications.