If you're like most home cooks, the thick base of a fennel bulb usually goes straight into the trash or the compost bin. Breaking that habit is the fastest way to get an endless supply of fresh fennel ...

Have you ever come home with a basket full of fresh fennel, only to find that the crisp white bulbs have browned or softened within days? Chances are, you're not storing them for maximum freshness.

Italian immigrants brought fennel to the United States. This vegetable thrives in California’s mild climate, where it is usually grown for early spring harvest. MARY GODLESKI AP Nutrition: Fennel ...