It combines the fresh seafood for which Veracruz is famous with the anise-scented herb that grows abundantly in the warmer areas of Mexico.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fish filets in hoja santa: Filetes de pescado en hoja santa] Reference

A salad of chopped tomatoes, onion, and shankleesh is a standard addition to any mezze table and often accompanied by arak an anise-scented liquor.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2007-02-01] Reference

Today quince paste, known as membrillo in Spanish, is served neat alongside anise-scented fig cakes and Marcona almonds; foods that complement the Spanish cheese plate.    From Wordnik.com.  [Quince: The Flavor and Fragrance of Autumn] Reference

Hierba santa or hoja santa piper auritum, piper sanctum: Abundant in the south-central region of Mexico, the palm-sized, velvety leaves of this anise-scented, bushy perrenial make fragrant wrappers for grilled or steamed fish dishes, such as the Pescado en Hoja Santa of Veracruz, where it is quite commonly known as acuyo.    From Wordnik.com.  [A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina] Reference

Meringues and anise-scented biscotti arrive with the bill.    From Wordnik.com.  [Home | The New York Observer] Reference

Bees learned that anise-scented flowers were the most rewarding.    From Wordnik.com.  [YubaNet.com] Reference

Wisconsin resident Bob Lexa, a winter visitor, stepped inside Lissa's Shop, walked by an anise-scented candle, toy carousels, honey-shaped starfish soap, and praised Lissa for the unique items there.    From Wordnik.com.  [East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories] Reference

Lebanon is famous for its red wine, but Alcazar, in the gentle levant of Encino, also serves oceans of arak, an anise-scented Lebanese liquor that turns milky when you stir it with ice and cool water.    From Wordnik.com.  [LA Weekly | Complete Issue] Reference