Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> On Fri 28 Dec 2007 08:43:33a, Arri London told us...
>
> >
> >
> > Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> >>
> >> On Wed 26 Dec 2007 06:40:06p, Arri London told us...
> >>
> >
> >> >> Wayne Boatwright
> >> >
> >> > Two completely different flavours for me. One wouldn't be a substitute
> >> > for the other.
> >>
> >> 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
> >
> > 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

That would be heresy indeed! *sigh* I miss the anise-flavoured cubes
used in the Netherlands to put into hot milk. The seeds work but the
taste just isn't quite the same.