region: all ITALY Star Anise is a star shapped pod with a pea size seed in each of its eight segments. Used to flavor liquors and baking goods, as in Anisette Biscotti.
region: Northern Italy
Chickpeas - also called
Garbanzo and Ceci - are
used extensively in the
Mediterranean.
use: hummus, falafel, salads,
stews and soups.
