And it came to pass on 8 May 00,, that Serian wrote: > Does anyone know about history of anise and when/if it was > used in period? > > Serian Anise is mentioned in Apicius, Platina, the Form of Cury, and various Spanish cookbooks. Lady Brighid ni Chiarain Settmour Swamp, East (NJ) mka Robin Carroll-Mann harper at idt.net