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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Susiebelle on September 17, 2010, 08:39:57

Title: Fennel - Storage
Post by: Susiebelle on September 17, 2010, 08:39:57
Not sure whether this is the right place for this query?
For the first time ever I have had a super crop of Fennel and wondered if any one has found a way of storing fennel other than freezing?
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: 1066 on September 17, 2010, 17:40:39
I'd be interested to see what others do - we just eat it when its ready, which isn't always convenient, but does mean we invite friends or family over to help us!!

1066  :)
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: realfood on September 17, 2010, 19:05:50
Do not freeze bulb fennel as it goes mushy.
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: Susiebelle on September 18, 2010, 07:55:38
Don't think we are gonna find out 1066!
Thanks for that realfood I will not try freezing - just have to eat it all   :)  :)
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: 1066 on September 19, 2010, 09:01:00
I don't think we will Susiebelle!
I was wondering if it could be roasted and then stored in oil in jars? Like you can with tomatoes or artichokes  :-\

Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: manicscousers on September 19, 2010, 09:03:46
or stored in damp peat like carrots, beetroot, etc, we often add the fresh top growth from them to salads during the winter  :)
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: goodlife on September 19, 2010, 09:06:34
Umm...fellel as veg..or fennel as herb?
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: 1066 on September 19, 2010, 09:20:01
veg for me Goodlife  :)

hadn't thought about the damp peat thingy Manics - so thanks  :)
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: goodlife on September 19, 2010, 18:06:12
I was wondering if it could be roasted and then stored in oil in jars?
Yes..I've seen them done like that in Italy..
..also Bob Flowerdew mentions in his book about pickling them..
Title: Re: Fennel - Storage
Post by: 1066 on September 20, 2010, 15:15:49
I'll have to see if I can find some recipes Goodlife :)