On Fri 28 Dec 2007 08:43:33a, Arri London told us...

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> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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>> On Wed 26 Dec 2007 06:40:06p, Arri London told us...
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>> >> Wayne Boatwright
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>> > Two completely different flavours for me. One wouldn't be a substitute
>> > for the other.
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>> I think it depends on what the use is. I agree that the flavors are
>> different, but also think there's enough similarity that subbing
wouldn't
>> be a disaster in some dishes.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
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> True enough. We always have both in the house so subbing is never an
> issue. Rather like subbing anise seeds for fennel seeds; lots of people
> do that but the two tastes are totally different to me.
>

Yep, you're right, and I usually have all of those in the house. There
have been a few times when I've run out of something and didn't know it.
Subbing was the only alternative. Now, if I were making Springerle, I
would definitely NOT substitute fennel seed for anise seed. :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright

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