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I said "bulb" but meant "root". -=mark=-
> Adrienne,
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> The mushrooms are fine to eat dried (my favorite is Shiitake). Fennel
> is in the same family as parsley, carrot, celery, dill, etc. The bulb
> (mostly below ground) and stalks are often used in cooking (e.g.,
> soups, entrees) and the seeds are used to spice and as a digestive
> (carminative).
> Regards,
> -=mark=-
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> Adrienne Smith wrote:
>> Anyone know if dried Maitake mushrooms are ok to eat straight out of
>> the bag without reconstituting in water first? They have a great
>> texture and I love the unique Maitake taste.
>>
>> Also, is fennel considered sweet/starchy vegetable like onion? I
>> can't figure out by looking at it in the store if it's grown above or
>> below grownd.
>>
>>
>>
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