Fennel: Where Summer Carries an Anise Note

For our author, the taste of fennel became a cherished part of her life in her early twenties. This culinary affection began during a memorable summer trip to the French Jura region with her friend Eva. Their travels involved exploring local markets and enjoying aperitifs under the shade of plane trees.

During these evenings, Eva, a fellow enthusiast of fine tastes, would order Pernod, a classic French anise liqueur. Served with water, it created a distinct ritual, accompanied by the sight of men playing boules. The author vividly recalls the various carafes and glasses used to serve the drink, contributing to their feeling of embodying the French lifestyle they imagined.

This experience, steeped in the flavors of anise and the ambiance of rural France, cemented the author's fondness for fennel. The article positions fennel as a taste of summer, particularly when enjoyed raw, highlighting its unique anise-like note that evokes those cherished memories.