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.
Letter from Martha Washington to John Parke and Eleanor Custis, March 19, 1779. Martha Washington wrote this letter to her son and his wife from the Continental Armyâs winter camp at Middlebrook, New Jersey (she accidentally misdated it 1778). Marthaâs displeasure at not having received letters recently from the couple is evident. (Image courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladiesâ Association.