Anise v. Star Anise Re: [Sca-cooks] Herby things

[Jadwiga Zajaczkowa / Jenne Heise]

> Aniseed could probably be substituted for star anise, but I would taste 
> carefully because it is strong stuff!  I have only found star anise for 
> sale pre-ground in a Chinese market.  

Bear in mind that period European recipes that call for anise or aniseed 
are calling for Pimpinella anisum, regular anise. Star anise does not 
appear to have been imported to Europe in the period covered by the SCA.


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