Catnip can make cats feel euphoric, playful, or mellow. Dog owners often wonder if there's a similar substance for dogs. While there isn't a direct equivalent to catnip, anise is a spice with a strong ...

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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 ...

HONG KONG — Refreshing anise-flavoured drinks that turn cloudy white with the addition of water are savoured in warm countries of the Mediterranean region. From southern Europe to the Arab world, each ...

"Anise is captured in history," says Jade Ayala, beverage director at Mystic, Connecticut cocktail bar The Port Of Call. It's a culinary herb also known as aniseed. The first anise spirits are thought ...

Many potential medicines are being considered right now for the treatment of osteoporosis that has a few things in common. First, they all have an extremely strong flavor profile of black licorice.

Pretty to look at, but what do you do with it? That about sums up how most of us feel about star anise. And that’s why it’s mostly been relegated to the back of spice cabinets in the U.S. What most ...

Anise has long held pride of place as a savoury spice as well as a powerful antidote in cultures from Egypt to Greece, Italy and beyond Coffee has always been my beverage of choice, but two winters ...

Q: Is there a difference between anise and fennel? I use fennel because I can’t find anise in local stores. A. Fennel and anise have similar, licorice-like flavors. But the form is different. Florence ...

End your evening on a high note with our Orange and Star Anise Night Cap. Image credit: Robertson Winery Looking for a cozy and delicious nightcap to end your evening on a high note? Look no further ...