Finocchio

Fennel has such a sweet taste and pleasant aroma that it was often served at the end of a meal as a dessert in Italy. It is delicious in every form, raw or cooked and is an indispensable ingredient in pinzimonio, when the curved leaves can be used as a spoon to scoop up the olive oil. Fennel grows from spring through to October, depending on the area in which it is grown and which of the many varieties is cultivated.