--for the boil-----
as needed water cover 3 inches above potatoes
5 large potatoes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 large fennel bulb, with stalks and leaves
------sausage-------
1 pound pan sausage, she used Odom's Tennessee Pride brand
---the finalization -----
as needed water enough to cover the potatoes 4 inches above
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
6 envelopes instant mashed potatoes 2 ounces each
6 bullion cubes chicken flavor