I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

Recipes I use Anise in: Pho, Tho Kha, any kind of sugar cookie, Chili (not always, but good with certain chilies), Tea (especially cinnamon teas), Glogg (Mulled wine - HUGE hit in the winter), spiced apples or pears, pickled or fermented punch or ginger bug sodas, Ice Cream (fantastic addition to spiced flavors like Cinnamon or Ginger).

In general, of you see a need to use Cinnamon or Ginger in something, chances are Anise can be dropped in to compliment it.

You could try Chinese takeaway style roast pork in BBQ sauce

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

Anise is popular with tea. Just make yourself a cup of tea, then drop 3 stars in it. You can also add cinnamon and/or honey if you like it sweet.

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

Dang, three whole stars in a cup. That’s some strong-ass tea. When I make broth, I usually go for half a star for the whole pot.

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

I just made a giant jar of chili crunch mostly adhering to this recipe. I made mine mild and used four entire star anise pods. (btw chili crunch is pretty much the best condiment you’ll ever have in your life, and oh my god you have a lot of star anise)

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

Holy crap! I did not know star anise came in pints! How much did that set you back?

My usual source is $8.29 an ounce, I can’t imagine a pint!

Star Anise Whole

Whole Star Anise is often used in craftwork.

Penzeys (www.penzeys.com)

4 oz bag for $16.79, so I guess a pint would be around $67.16?

Good news, if they go stale, they’re still valuable in crafting.

DIY Star Anise Wreath - Francois et Moi

How to create a festive star anise wreath using a metal clothes hanger, hot glue, and whole star anise spice. Hint: it's easy and fast to make!

Francois et Moi (francoisetmoi.com)

Holy crap! I did not know star anise came in pints! How much did that set you back?

My usual source is $8.29 an ounce, I can’t imagine a pint!

Star Anise Whole

Whole Star Anise is often used in craftwork.

Penzeys (www.penzeys.com)

4 oz bag for $16.79, so I guess a pint would be around $67.16?

Good news, if they go stale, they’re still valuable in crafting.

DIY Star Anise Wreath - Francois et Moi

How to create a festive star anise wreath using a metal clothes hanger, hot glue, and whole star anise spice. Hint: it's easy and fast to make!

Francois et Moi (francoisetmoi.com)

You can make your own Chinese Five Spice, I highly recommend it! You probably have all the ingredients already. Store in a glass and a cool, dry and dark place and it will last long.

Those peas are my grandparents’ favorite brand of peas. They’re not mushy but I add them last so they’re not crushed by utensils. I’ve used them in fried rice before and my family makes Chicken Guisantes with those peas. It must be that brand or else…

EDIT: Wait, what?!? 99¢!?! You’re so lucky! I have to make a special trip to some Asian supermarket or H-Mart to get those and they’re not 99¢, lol! Enjoy!

Whole star anise keeps for a while. I’ve had the same batch for about five years now and it’s still incredibly potent. So certainly, continue with learning how to use it, but don’t stress about going through all of it in a short period of time.

Whole star anise keeps for a while. I’ve had the same batch for about five years now and it’s still incredibly potent. So certainly, continue with learning how to use it, but don’t stress about going through all of it in a short period of time.

I’ve been wanting to get some star anies for the rare recipe, that needs a little bit of it. But I found I couldn’t buy a small amount. So now I have a pint of it. Which means I have more than I can use in a reasonable amount of time before it goes stale.

I figured I might try to make some kind of beverage and maybe some soft candy. Any tested recipes you can recommend?

Also, the store had these $0.99 cans of cooked dried peas. Ingredients are dried peas, water and iodized salt. I’m not quite sure what to expect when I open this can. I’m picturing somebody forgot to blend the split peas soup. Do you have any ideas on how to use this?

I just made a giant jar of chili crunch mostly adhering to this recipe. I made mine mild and used four entire star anise pods. (btw chili crunch is pretty much the best condiment you’ll ever have in your life, and oh my god you have a lot of star anise)

That sounds amazing. Now I need to find molds and a place for them to dry that is safe from cat hair.