Aniseed balls have been named the nation's favourite childhood sweets in a poll of confectionary fans.

Topping the list were aniseed balls, which Waitrose will sell along with sherbet pips and chocolate mice. However, the aniseed balls will look little like those of yesteryear - as they will be ...

All the aniseed balls in Bedford were bought up just before the war because they were that time the only things that could set off underwater limpet bombs.

A SUPERMARKET is to start selling aniseed balls after customers voted them top of a list of sweets they would like to see revived.

In the south of France, in and around the city of Marseille, a new generation of artisanal distillers are breathing fresh life — and flavours — into the region’s beloved aniseed aperitif.

Also called anise seed, the spice has an intense, licorice-y flavour. An aid to digestion, it goes well with seafood and in biscotti.

Middle Eastern ma’akaroon have nothing to do with French macarons,” says chef Sami Tamimi. “The Middle Eastern ones are traditionally made from semolina, olive oil and aniseed and are deep-fried ...

Christmas aniseed bread The bread is mostly made into large loaves, but I like making individual dinner rolls for everyone around the table or serving them for afternoon tea with a good strong ...

Middle Eastern cookies made easy - Forget French patisserie – chef Sami Tamimi shares his softer, nuttier take on ma’akaroon, ...