Black licorice candy elicits a definite reaction from people - it generally is either beloved or despised, with little ambivalence. I am in the love it camp. (See the results of our Taster's Choice ...

Q: Is there a difference between anise and fennel? I use fennel because I can’t find anise in local stores. A. Fennel and anise have similar, licorice-like flavors. But the form is different. Florence ...

Thanks to the Panda folks, we have been made aware that today is National Licorice Day. For us licorice and anise-adorers, this is just cause to stuff our faces with the chewy stuff. But for those of ...

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