Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lori Rice You know it when you taste it, but how much do you really know about sweet, herbal anise seed? Whether it flavors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Star anise might be the most unappreciated, underused spice. If you have a jar of these dark brown, flower-shaped seed pods in ...

Star anise, a common spice in Asian cuisine, offers a surprising number of health benefits. From boosting immunity and aiding digestion to promoting skin health and even balancing hormones, this spice ...

Anise is a plant with a distinct, licorice-like taste. It’s often used to add flavor to desserts and drinks and is known as a natural remedy for various ailments. Share on Pinterest Anise, also called ...

In each installment of this occasional series, we ask (and answer) questions about the less familiar items in the spice aisles—most importantly, what the heck you do with them. So far, we’ve looked at ...

Chettinad cuisine is more about the interplay between spices. Star aniseed and black rice are key ingredients in Chettinad cuisine. The best way to experience this cuisine is to head to local towns.

Star Anise is a dark brown spice with a woody texture and a star-like shape. It has been an essential part of Asian & Middle-Eastern kitchens for a long time. This pretty looking spice lends a ...

Star anise is a small, star shaped fruit growing on an evergreen plant, Illicium verumwith. A native from southern China, star anise has a licorice like taste and lends a soft, exotic taste to a meal, ...

As the name suggests, star anise is a fruit in the shape of a star which is native to South China. It is brown in color and has an aroma similar to that of a fennel seed. It has a strong licorice ...