Whole Star Anise Craft Use: Cardamom is deliciously warm

Use: Cardamom is deliciously warm and sweet in a way that pairs well with savory and sweet dishes

Use: Ground Bay leaf is great to use in place of whole bay leaves

and Szechwan Peppercorn

cardamom has been used to flavor Danish pastries

and cloves

Whole Star Anise Craft Use: Cardamom is deliciously warmUse: Simmer whole pods in sauces, marinades, and soups, and then removed before serving. Makes a great addition to baked fruits, pies, breads, and muffins. Health Benefits In traditional Chinese and folk medicine practices, star anise is steeped in water to make a tea used to treat respiratory infections, nausea, constipation and other digestive issues. Did you know: Star Anise is a component of the anti flu drug, Tamiflu.