Star anise is the fruit of a small evergreen tree native to Asia. These star shaped fruits are picked right before ripening and dried before use. They contain the same essential oil as the anise seed which gives the two a nearly identical strong, sweet licorice flavor.nise seed can be used in whole or ground form to add an aromatic licorice flavor to recipes. Star anise is commonly used in its whole form to flavor teas, marinades, soups, broths, and other liquids.
Martha Custis soon found herself falling in love with George Washington. She knew George Washington as a courageous colonel who helped fight in the French-Indian war. He found her very attractive yet wanted to marry Martha's neighbor, Sally Fairfax. When Sally married another man, George turned to Martha.
Born a British citizen and a former Redcoat, Washington had, by the 1770s, joined the growing ranks of colonists who were dismayed by what they considered to be Britainâs exploitative policies in North America. In 1774, Washington joined the Continental Congress as a delegate from Virginia.The next year, the Congress offered Washington the role of commander in chief of the Continental Army.After accepting the position, Washington sat down and wrote a letter to his wife, Martha, in which he revealed his concerns about his new role.orn a British citizen and a former Redcoat, Washington had, by the 1770s, joined the growing ranks of colonists who were dismayed by what they considered to be Britainâs exploitative policies in North America. In 1774, Washington joined the Continental Congress as a delegate from Virginia.