[podge]

Originally Posted by Mr. X

Podge what do you mean by a "fennel bulb" - is that a head of seed or part of the root?

I use a lot of crushed fennel seed on Bass & Mullet & absolutely love the stuff. Happily we have a big bush of the stuff not far from the back door.

One of these little beauties, you can get them in almost any UK supermarket.