Are you familiar with fennel? You may have heard of it, but it's safe to say the average at-home cook might be at a loss for ways to use it in the kitchen. If you've never experimented with fennel, ...

Artisanal pickle maker Brooklyn Brine has set up shop at 574A President St. near 4th Ave. in Gowanus, in the same building where it makes its pickles. Flavors include Whisky Sour and Orange & Fennel.

Kung has pickled everything from okra to green tomatoes to daikon radish, and says it’s nothing to fear, even for beginners. “People feel more comfortable buying pickles from somebody than making it ...

Fennel has wispy leaves that look like dill, seeds that are frequently mistaken for anise and a stalk that bears a strong resemblance to celery. Yet fennel, which is edible from tip-to-tip, is very ...