{"product_id":"fennel-organic-5lb","title":"Fennel, Preludio - Organic 5lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Hope’s \u003cb\u003ePreludio fennel\u003c\/b\u003e is a clean, well-formed bulb with tight white layers. This variety is known for its \u003cb\u003ebalanced sweetness and refined anise note\u003c\/b\u003e — present, but not overpowering — making it especially versatile across both raw and cooked applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown with Wild Hope’s pasture-based system and careful soil management, the bulbs come in \u003cb\u003ecrisp, hydrated, and uniform\u003c\/b\u003e, with minimal fibrous core. The texture stays snappy when raw and turns silky when cooked, without losing structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly sweet with a clean anise (licorice) finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp and juicy raw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, almost buttery when cooked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds carry a fresh, herbal fennel note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaw:\u003c\/b\u003e Shave thin for salads, crudo, or citrus pairings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/b\u003e Caramelizes and softens, bringing out sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBraised:\u003c\/b\u003e Turns tender while holding its shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/b\u003e Light char adds depth without losing balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhole use:\u003c\/b\u003e Bulb, stalk, and fronds all usable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreludio fennel is straightforward and precise — \u003cb\u003ea refined expression of fennel\u003c\/b\u003e that works cleanly across a range of techniques without dominating a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Hope Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42379066540107,"sku":"FENNEL-5","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/6811\/9371\/files\/IMG_8459.jpg?v=1777741667","url":"https:\/\/bradfordfarmsc.com\/products\/fennel-organic-5lb","provider":"Bradford Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}