FENNEL

Origin: Southern Mediterranean Region

Cooking with the Bulb

Slice and sauté, grill, or roast fennel bulbs as a flavorful vegetable side dish.

Fennel Seeds in Cooking

Use the seeds to flavor bread, cakes, and sausage mixtures or as a spice in savory dishes.

Salads and Slaws

Thinly slice the fennel bulb raw and add to salads or slaws for a crunchy, slightly sweet addition.

Digestive Aid

Steep 1 teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm.

Breath Freshener

Chew a 1/2 teaspoon of seeds after meals to aid digestion and freshen breath.

Tea for Soothing

Brew tea from fennel seeds to soothe sore throats and reduce coughing.

Skin Toner

Steep 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds in a cup of boiling water for 20 minutes. Cool, strain, and apply to the skin with a cotton ball.

Hair Rinse

Boil 2 tablespoons of fennel seeds in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Cool, strain, and use as a final rinse after shampooing.

Natural Air Freshener

Boil a handful of fennel fronds and seeds in water, reduce to a simmer, and let the aromatic steam scent your home.

Gardening Companion

Plant fennel near your vegetable or herb garden to attract beneficial insects.