Good post!

Did you know that about 25% of the population are allergic or react to cilantro? I didn't until I tried to grow some one year, 10 years ago. Stuff was the rankest smelling plant! Turns out I'm one who reacts, not allergic. Tastes like soap, literally, in food to me.

The fact it likes anise to grow with doesn't surprise me. I dislike anise flavor and scent too. Now I wonder if it's related, the reactions, not the plants...