Apparently, licorice is a divisive flavour – but to me, it’s the best. As a first-generation Dutch-Canadian from Selkirk, Man., I grew up in a household where licorice was always a staple, whether in ...

What does licorice taste like? For me it’s sweet, earthy, herbal, sharp, wild, and dark, with a whole world opening up inside that flavor. But when I bite into some of the salty licorice that ...

If you’re like me, you think of licorice as a chewy, herbaceous, mostly bitter candy. I never came around fully to the taste, though in an effort to maintain my reputation as an adventurous eater I’d ...