Star Anise for Black and White Wednesday

This photograph is for Usha of My Spicy Kitchen, hosting Black and White Wednesday - A Culinary Gallery - Week #38. Her beautiful presentation can be found here.

Thanks always to everyone for hosting and participating in this fun and easy event.  I'll be taking the reins next Wednesday for Week #39.  Please send your approximately 500 X 700 pixel shots to me (thewellseasonedcook AT yahoo DOT com) now through any time up to Tuesday 11:59 p.m. New York time; I will be accepting latecomers for this gallery.  Here are the full details.  Hope to see you soon!