Wine-Braised Veal

My mother sends me clippings from Australian newspapers to help me keep in touch with “home.” Many of them are food related, and these are the ones I find the most interesting. She sent me a clipping about Maris, a restaurant close to her house where we had enjoyed a delicious summer lunch. My interest was piqued by the chef’s use of star anise, a favorite spice of mine, in his braised veal breast. This is my version of chef and owner Patrick Craig’s recipe—veal is cooked in a rich, sweet w