I love the intense, licorice-y flavour of aniseed, although it’s not a spice everyone appreciates ... It’s similar in flavour to star anise, although the latter is much stronger.

It's not difficult to guess which spice we're talking about. Anise is a spice that is most often associated with the Christmas season. Its strong aroma pairs wonderfully with gingerbread ...

Star anise is more than just a fragrant spice in Asian cooking. It contains bioactive compounds that may help with infections, digestion, and overall well-being. Has shikimic acid, anethole, and ...