Can You Eat Baby Fennel? Yes, and Here's How to Prepare It
                                
                                
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                                According to specialty food purveyor Kasamatsu Farms, baby fennel boasts a sweet, licorice-like taste and is best enjoyed when its bulb is around 5 centimeters in diameter. This smaller, more delicate version of mature fennel is entirely edible, from its bulb to its feathery fronds, and can be prepared in numerous ways.