Studies show that fennel reduces the body’s production of oxytocin and prostaglandin, two hormones that can cause painful periods. Fennel seed oil has also been shown to soothe the symptoms of colic.
For those who like raw fennel, try mixing thin slices into a green salad or shredding it with citrus fruit. Fennel is excellent for making soup or it can be poached, steamed or briefly boiled.
This simple fennel recipe emphasises the fantastic flavour of a much maligned vegetable and transforms it into a sweet, silky side dish. To prepare the fennel bulbs, first cut off the leafy fronds ...
A while ago I had delicious veal cooked with fennel at an Italian restaurant. It is fennel and veal season now. Could you suggest a recipe that combines the two? What other meat dishes do fennel ...