In article >,
"Zeppo" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "Zeppo" > wrote:
> >
> >> Hi there,
> >> 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.
> >>
> >> TIA,
> >> Jon
> >
> > I just use them for flavoring and discard them. Last time I did a pork
> > roast, I put the stalks on top of it along with the other herbs. They
> > are also good for stock.
> >
> > You still don't actually eat them, but you get some flavor extraction
> > out of them.
> > --
> > Peace! Om
>
> Thanks, Om. That's what I figured but I just wanted to be sure there wasn't
> some reason to not use the.
>
> I'm gong to make fennel-carrot soup this weekend, so I'll toss in the stalks
> to intensify the fennel flavor and then just discard 'em.
> Jon

That's just the way _I_ use them. :-) Others might have other ideas
that I don't know about, but you are welcome.
--
Peace! Om

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