Jon wrote:

> I've been using more fresh fennel lately and was wondering if there was
> anything useful to do with the stalks. Most recipes I've seen, even soups,
> use the bulb and fronds and say to discard the stalks.
>
> Has anyone found good (food related) use for the stalks.

Yes, you can slice them thinly and eat them raw. One example of such is at
www.chow.com/stories/10438

Bob