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.

Those are fennel seeds and give the pickles an almost sweet, licorice-like flavor. When the recipe calls for the vegetable ...

But all parts of the fennel plant are actually edible ... as well as a compound called anethole that gives it a unique and sweet peppery flavor similar to star anise or licorice.

Both the base and stems of Florence fennel can be cooked by braising or roasting, which make it sweet and tender. Cut off the root end and the leaves and peel the outer layer of skin away ...

This simple fennel recipe emphasises the fantastic flavour of a much maligned vegetable and transforms it into a sweet, silky side dish. Both the base and stems of Florence fennel can be cooked by ...