Whole Bay leaves

Whole bay leaves are often added to dishes while they are cooking and then removed before serving. This is done because the leaves are slightly toxic. Bay also can be ground prior to use.

Bay is good with all kinds of foods: vegetables, Soups, meats, sauces, and in pickling! Bay is especially good in dishes cooked a long time such as stews and soups. Bay releases its flavor gradually during the cooking process.

To make bay leave scented soap, add a small amount of liquid from a pot that has had bay leaves boiled in it, to melted Neutrogena soap (or similar soap) and allow cooling in desired mold. Try adding a whole leaf or two to the mold before the soap cools to add a decorative touch.

The branches of the bay plant are also used to make crafts and wreaths. They have been used for this purpose since Roman times.

The Bay Plant:

The Bay plant goes by several name including Sweet Bay, Sweet Loral, Bay Loral leaves, and even Poet Laureate in ancient times. These names are fitting because bay (Laurus nobilis) is a member of the Loral Family, (Lauraceae) along with Cassia cinnamon and avocado trees.

Bay is an evergreen tree that normally grows 10-30 feet tall and is a native of the Mediterranean. The bay leaves are dark green, 2-4 inches long, and symmetrical. Bay's flowers bloom in clusters and develop into dark blue berries. Only the leaves of this plant are suitable for culinary purpose.

Buying Bay Leaves:

1 oz. of whole bay leaves only:

$1.50

4 oz. of whole bay leaves only:

$5.96

8 oz. of whole bay leaves only:

$10.49

16 oz. of whole bay leaves only:

$17.97

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Bay Leave Recipes

Bay Leaf-Lemon Olive Oil

1 lemon

1 cup virgin olive oil

1 bay leaf

1/4 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

Pour the olive oil into a saucepan. Remove the zest from the lemon and add to the oil along with the bay leaf and peppercorns. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. The oil can be stored at room temperature in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Sweet Bay Leaf Cooking Hints:

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-Use bay sparingly

-Use fresh or dried bay leaf

-Discard whole bay leaves before serving

-Bay releases its flavor gradually during cooking

-Bay can be added to nearly everything

-Grind or crush just prior to use

Growing Sweet Laurel (Bay):

Bay is a small evergreen tree, which is a sensitive to cold weather; it will need to be taken inside for winter in some climates. A large and well-fertilized pot will be necessary for this small tree. Bay needs lots of sun and water in well draining soil (or pot). Like most fresh herbs, fresh Bay has an excellent flavor and aroma.

The branches of the Sweet Laurel (Bay) plant are fairly flexible, making them suitable for craft projects as well as training into ornamental shapes. by bending them into a particular position, tying, and leaving the branches in that position until they stay naturally. This kind of manipulation of a plant's natural shape by training and trimming is called topiary.

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