date:May 11, 2016
floral, slightly sweet, and complex with a strong licorice flavor, far more intense than the seeds, yet with a softness to it that makes it ideal for savory and sweet preparations. Versatile fennel pollen, when added in small quantities, adds a sunny Mediterranean note to pastas, meats, vegetables, rice, pasta, pesto blends, breads, and crackers.
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