I got really into fennel this year, after I made a salad for a raw potluck with it and some bok choy and it was a serious hit. Now I'm growing it, and it's fun in the garden. If I can get a second batch growing (it grows fast), I'll send some over if you want.

Here's a recipe (http://kristensraw.blogspot.com/2009/01/raw-vegan-recipe-fennel-orange-kale.html) that combines it with kale, the most amazing food on the planet. :-)