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ANISE
Anise is a plant with aromatic leaves and stems that taste like liquorice, fennel or tarragon.
The leaves of the anise plant can be used as an herb. The seeds of the anise plant, called aniseed or anise seeds, are used as a spice, either ground or whole. Aniseed is used in a various baked goods and desserts, for example Italian biscotti. Anise seeds are frequently used in making sausage.
Anise seeds are the basis for a number of alcoholic beverages, including absinthe, anisette, ouzo and sambuca.
Despite its similar name, anise is not related to star anise, which is another spice from a different family of plants.
The leaves of the anise plant can be used as an herb. The seeds of the anise plant, called aniseed or anise seeds, are used as a spice, either ground or whole. Aniseed is used in a various baked goods and desserts, for example Italian biscotti. Anise seeds are frequently used in making sausage.
Anise seeds are the basis for a number of alcoholic beverages, including absinthe, anisette, ouzo and sambuca.
Despite its similar name, anise is not related to star anise, which is another spice from a different family of plants.
Pronunciation: AH-nees or a-NEES
BITTERS
In the culinary arts, the word bitters refers to an alcoholic beverage flavored with herbs and other ingredients to produce a bitter flavor. Some bitters can have a sweet flavor, depending on their ingredients and formulation.
Bitters can be used as an ingredient in cocktails. Cocktails such as the Pink Gin and the Old Fashioned are made with bitters.
Bitters can also be served as an apéritif or digestif.
Bitters can be used as an ingredient in cocktails. Cocktails such as the Pink Gin and the Old Fashioned are made with bitters.
Bitters can also be served as an apéritif or digestif.
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