tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post9112614438172323236..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: F is for FennelJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-73071156351179092752016-04-14T21:47:35.543-04:002016-04-14T21:47:35.543-04:00I have heard of fennel. It looks like a cow's ...I have heard of fennel. It looks like a cow's udder:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-89108711668682239422016-04-09T10:29:37.888-04:002016-04-09T10:29:37.888-04:00Well I hope you try and enjoy the fennel recipe Iv...Well I hope you try and enjoy the fennel recipe Ivy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-80478506226666345852016-04-09T09:14:10.207-04:002016-04-09T09:14:10.207-04:00True, but I have the advantage and joy of knowing ...True, but I have the advantage and joy of knowing what I can sub out. And to be honest, your posts inspire me. Like last year when I got back into asparagus, because of your love for them was infectious. <br /><br />The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-67558855888757392962016-04-09T09:01:48.136-04:002016-04-09T09:01:48.136-04:00I am glad it's something you can try Ivy, not ...I am glad it's something you can try Ivy, not much of what I talk about is anything you can eat.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-23464423380341519342016-04-08T23:04:36.705-04:002016-04-08T23:04:36.705-04:00Tuna and fennel. That is super interesting and som...Tuna and fennel. That is super interesting and something I could actually try. Thanks!The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70943361367474272432016-04-07T22:03:10.005-04:002016-04-07T22:03:10.005-04:00I enjoy it Yolanda. Alien? Maybe. Matt is not enam...I enjoy it Yolanda. Alien? Maybe. Matt is not enamoured but will eat it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-6087815615477083672016-04-07T20:46:39.462-04:002016-04-07T20:46:39.462-04:00Such an odd looking plant. alien actually. I'v...Such an odd looking plant. alien actually. I've never tried it, but hopefully someday!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-39047821900024330392016-04-07T20:08:38.076-04:002016-04-07T20:08:38.076-04:00Leslie, you need to post a link to your blogs so I...Leslie, you need to post a link to your blogs so I can return your visit. Hyperlinks are a good idea. Tells you how to make them in one of the A to Z blogs.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-86667271177142268452016-04-07T20:03:24.019-04:002016-04-07T20:03:24.019-04:00It is an interesting vegetable to use Leslie. I en...It is an interesting vegetable to use Leslie. I enjoy it very much.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-68485386939751351922016-04-07T20:02:36.101-04:002016-04-07T20:02:36.101-04:00Thanks Pinky, guess I didn't look hard enough!...Thanks Pinky, guess I didn't look hard enough!!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-40756676845142160972016-04-07T19:11:40.144-04:002016-04-07T19:11:40.144-04:00I never knew how to cook fennel but you have pique... I never knew how to cook fennel but you have piqued my interest - thank you.<br />Im blogging from <a href="https://fillthecracks.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Fill the cracks</a> and<a href="http://moondustwriter.com/" rel="nofollow"> Moondustwriter's Blog</a>. Happy A to Zing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-72117528465140372172016-04-07T18:54:05.816-04:002016-04-07T18:54:05.816-04:00Here's a picture of the flowers,
https://en.wi...Here's a picture of the flowers,<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FennelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-90464627587078321842016-04-07T16:40:52.671-04:002016-04-07T16:40:52.671-04:00Interesting and yet a commenter from Oz can't ...Interesting and yet a commenter from Oz can't manage to grow the bulb. Mind you, Devon's climate is pretty good. Do you live in Devon PL? Went there on my first honeymoon. Cornwall on my second. I like the West country especially the cream LOL.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-83428027508270815962016-04-07T11:21:08.252-04:002016-04-07T11:21:08.252-04:00I love fennel. My brother grows it in his garden (...I love fennel. My brother grows it in his garden (Devon, UK) and gives me lots. I usually use it in salads but occasionally use it in a cooked dish. <a href="http://www.thatspurrfect.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">That's Purrfect</a><br />PL Keenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960202724610314640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-79718613787660423412016-04-07T10:39:11.479-04:002016-04-07T10:39:11.479-04:00Thanks Sharlene, nice of you to drop in. Your blog...Thanks Sharlene, nice of you to drop in. Your blog sounds interesting too, I will check it out. Do try fennel if you can get it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-78569422431540394012016-04-07T10:38:24.551-04:002016-04-07T10:38:24.551-04:00And yet it grows in the UK Helen! I would have tho...And yet it grows in the UK Helen! I would have thought you could manage it. You're right, easy to buy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-45948324397272454142016-04-07T09:54:58.745-04:002016-04-07T09:54:58.745-04:00Oh how I love your theme! And recipes too! I'v...Oh how I love your theme! And recipes too! I've just come across your blog (your blog name caught my eye with the Chocolate part!) and will be checking out the rest of your A to Z posts. I've never bought or cooked fennel before but this sounds good and pretty easy.<br />My theme is food-related too! I'm writing foodie fiction inspired by the food of my country, Singapore.<br />Sharlene<br /><a href="http://olduvaireads.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Olduvai Reads</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-49561271754393868992016-04-07T09:47:49.573-04:002016-04-07T09:47:49.573-04:00Fennel is tasty and so I tried to grow some recent...Fennel is tasty and so I tried to grow some recently but it never formed a bulb. The leaves were good, though, and the bulbs are easy enough to buy.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-18269516034106273552016-04-07T08:17:46.928-04:002016-04-07T08:17:46.928-04:00It is a very mild flavour JoJo and I find it delic...It is a very mild flavour JoJo and I find it delicious. Never eaten pizzelles.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-66984497296879731682016-04-07T08:16:06.352-04:002016-04-07T08:16:06.352-04:00Good isn't it DeniseGood isn't it DeniseJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-88611936628770129552016-04-07T08:15:46.945-04:002016-04-07T08:15:46.945-04:00Yes, Sue it does thanks. Didn't realise it cou...Yes, Sue it does thanks. Didn't realise it could be grown that easily. Didn't know about the breath freshening properties.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-50945384538098250262016-04-07T08:14:33.622-04:002016-04-07T08:14:33.622-04:00Clever you Bob. I enjoy it very much too.Clever you Bob. I enjoy it very much too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76407901971831620682016-04-07T08:12:02.945-04:002016-04-07T08:12:02.945-04:00I don't use it a lot Betty, although having fo...I don't use it a lot Betty, although having found the recipe above, which I really enjoy, I have used it more lately. Sorry tuna upsets your stomach, although I am surprised. If you get a lot of heartburn you should ask your doc to prescribe Tecta.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-58551740084135374612016-04-07T07:49:45.233-04:002016-04-07T07:49:45.233-04:00I have never had fennel, except maybe as a spice. ...I have never had fennel, except maybe as a spice. I'm not a fan of licorice flavouring though, and I have only liked anise in pizzelles.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85125817657027815102016-04-07T07:43:54.794-04:002016-04-07T07:43:54.794-04:00Love fennel, both cooked and raw in salads.Love fennel, both cooked and raw in salads.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.com