Anise

Organic Anise star pods

Anise seed flavors various shortbreads and cookies, such as Biscotti and Pfeffernusse and other Old World traditional baked goods. It is used in many different cuisines, including Middle Eastern, Italian, German, Indian, and Mexican cooking.

Sweet and mildly spicy, the flavor pairs well with apples, stewed fruits, beef (especially in stew), sausage, and sharp cheeses.

Anise seed is to dogs what catnip is to cats. In fact, greyhounds and foxhounds are enticed to chase and fetch false prey by cloth sacks soaked in anise seed oil. Anise is also used as bait for fish and rodents.