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HOW TO PREPARE FENNEL Cut off the stems and fronds. Don’t throw the fronds away: They can be used as garnish. Trim and discard a very thin slice from the bottom of each bulb. Remove any bruised or tough outer layers. Cut the bulb in half through the base and remove the triangular shaped core. […]
My grandmother used to make a fruit compote or “stewed fruit” as she called it, that she served with dinner. She made everything with a sprinkling of love, so I happily scarfed down anything she offered. I miss her, but I don’t miss that compote. The fruit was cooked so long that it was […]
