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Fennel Blossom

Inventory, 50 ct : 5.00
This item was last sold on : 05/19/22

• 12 Featured Restaurants

• 2 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Fennel blossoms are clusters of bright yellow, petite flowers that form at the very top of thin, short, green stems. The blossoms can spread between 5 to 15 centimeters in diameter and contain between 20 to 50 tiny flowers. Each Fennel blossom contains light yellow to golden brown pollen. Fennel blossoms have an aromatic anise scent. The flavor of Fennel blossoms is herbaceous with a hint of sweetness and mild licorice taste.

Seasons/Availability

Fennel blossoms are available year-round with a peak season in the summer.

Current Facts

Fennel blossoms, of the species Foeniculum, are a perennial herb and member of the Apiaceae family. Fennel blossoms are prized for their pollen which has become an immensely popular spice in the culinary world.

Applications

Fennel blossoms are ideal for use in a variety of preparations. Combine with other whole herbs when making pickles. Add to sauces, dressings and soups or sprinkle atop salads to add flavor and color. Use fennel blossoms in oil and vinegar infusions. The anise flavor will enhance breads, cakes, cookies, rissoto and fresh pasta. Add flowers to homemade sausage or chop and serve atop grilled fish.

Geography/History

Native to southern Europe, the name fennel is thought to have derived from the Greek name, marathon or mathonas which is the site where a great battle between the Greeks and Persians was fought in 490 and a location where significant amounts of wild fennel was said to have grown. Fennel blossoms are cultivated around the world and are particularly popular in Mediterranean cuisine as well as in India and the United States.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Don Pietro	San Diego CA	619-255-7205
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-954-3063
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pocket Bar)	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Fennel Blossom. One

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First Cook, Then Cook		Fennel Blossom Soup
I Food TV		Fresh Fennel Blossom Liqueur

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

McGrath Family Farmers
1-805-444-3444

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 10 days ago, 5/11/22