Spice and Everything Nice

Zingerman's, the famous delicatessen/bakehouse/mail order/catering company, sells the amazing but rare wild fennel pollen spice that I have become quite infatuated with. They say it's "fairy dust for food lovers"--and they are quite right! The yellow pollen is taken off of the fennel plants as they bloom in Tuscany, and the pollen is this incredible, almost yellowy-golden glimmering powder. Sprinkled on just about any protein (chicken, pork, beef, fish) with olive oil and some sea or kosher salt and pepper, and bake/roast/grill/saute, it becomes any incredibly flavorful, but easy to use. Because it is relatively rare, it is more expensive than other spices at $30 for a 45g jar, but it is worth it. Your nose, mouth and stomach will thank you.


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