Star anise is a striking spice, both in appearance and taste. In Cantonese, it is called bat gok (eight angles, or corners), although it sometimes has more or fewer than eight points making up the ...

Though if you live in a rainier climate, your anise may not need this. Pruning: You can prune back long or dying stems using ...

Add the vanilla and anise extracts, and mix to combine. Editor’s Tip: Learning how to properly cream butter and sugar will seriously up your baking game. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ...