At the vegetable purveyors there were giant, white Giarratana onions, as well as big, green leaves of tenerumi and crisp fresh fennel.

When buying fresh fennel, look for crisp, fully formed bulbs that have no discoloring or soft spots.

The oiliness of bass, on the other hand, cries out for something acid - fresh fennel and tomatoes, maybe a marinade.

An interesting blend of grapes, with a tangy, zesty, lime-scented result, and a hint of fresh fennel on the finish.

A load of incredibly flavourful fresh fennel comes in - why not use it in every other dish?

I start with one or two main ingredients: red cabbage, fresh fennel, celery root, cucumbers, potatoes.

Chopped fresh fennel also has that quality, and can be used instead or in combination with the ginger.

To start a stew or casserole, for example, fresh fennel could replace celery.

Lay sprigs of fresh fennel on foil on the grill rack, and put the trout on top, sprinkle them with chopped fennel.

There was a grocery store, cartons of fruit and vegetables on the sidewalk, jicama and artichokes, thrilps and fresh fennel.